Question

which of the following most clearly demonstrates how improvements in technology and communication networks have supported globalization?

• internet platforms allow businesses to connect and sell products worldwide in real time
• people migrate to a new country and continue cooking their traditional foods
• nations negotiate agreements for all international trade deals
• most companies prefer to restrict themselves to domestic business

Explanation:

To determine which option best shows how technology and communication networks support globalization, we analyze each:

• Option 1: Internet platforms enabling real - time global business transactions (buy/sell) directly relates to how tech/communication (internet) supports globalization by facilitating global trade.
• Option 2: People migrating and cooking traditional foods is about cultural diffusion, not tech/communication support for globalization.
• Option 3: Nations having preferential trade deals is a policy - related factor, not about technology/communication networks.
• Option 4: Tax incentives for international business are policy - based, not related to technology/communication.

Answer:

A. Internet platforms allow businesses to connect and sell products worldwide in real time