A Christian Response to Globalization

How globalization is impacting organizations; companies are being operated in a way that is much different that the model we may have been accustom to in the past. Many organizations have developed strategies that reduce the barriers to trade. They have either moved operations to other parts of the globe or brought the work force to their physical (or virtual) locations to fulfill their work force needs.

As a result of globalization, many countries have seen rapid industrial growth. In many cases, the process is happening many times faster than it would have prior to the free trade environment we see developing today. The average household income in some countries has multiplied several times over. For example; a recent report on National Public Radio discussed a small farming community in rural China where the incomes have tripled. Over the past year this community has transitioned from farming to the manufacturing of goods because they can make more money.

This rapid growth is the direct result of a global search to produce products in the most economical way possible. If it were not for the free trade happening in the “global village” these countries would not be able to expand at this expedited rate. “Because of globalization many people in the world now live longer than before and their standard of living is far better.” (Stiglitz, 2003)

There is a large body of evidence that supports the positive aspects of globalization. However, there are also many less desirable outcomes identified. Countries that are less developed have fewer regulations imposed on them and the industries they are involved in. The lack of sensible rules and regulations leads to the headlines we are seeing all too often today; environmen...

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...ironmental degradation, the exhaustion of renewable resources, the accountability of IMF, World Bank and WTO and the power of global companies – must be judged by a set of moral reference points which are part of the world God created.” (John H. Dunning, 2003)

There are many perspectives and opinions surrounding this controversial subject of globalization. It is important as a Christian, to approach this subject with a Christ like spirit of humility and love when trying to answer these questions in our own minds.

Works Cited

John H. Dunning, P. o. (2003). Making Globalization Good. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Inc.

Stiglitz, J. E. (2003). Globalization and its Discontents. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. .

The World Bank Group. (2007). Global economic prospects: managing the next wave of globalization. Washington DC: The World Bank.