Global governance

Question 1

Give an example of how a National government has implemented international targets.

Answer 1

The UK government supported the use of renewable energy sources by reducing their dependence on fossil fuels

Question 2

Give an example of when TNCs adopted new codes of conduct through socio-economic pressure.

Answer 2

When an eight-story building collapsed in Bangladesh, Primark provided emergency aid to the victims of the disaster

Question 3

Give an example of how a TNC is supporting the work of NGOs.

Answer 3

Tobacco companies sponsor anti-smoking NGOs within LICs to publicise the health risks of smoking

Question 4

Give an example of when an international organisation responded to a global event to offer advice to national governments.

Answer 4

When the World Health Organisation offered guidance on how to contain the Ebola virus in the early stages of the recent epidemic in West Africa.

Question 5

Give an example of how an international organisation publicised international issues and made agreements to address them.

Answer 5

The Global Union along with NGOs made an agreement to protect working conditions which has been signed by 200 clothing companies (across 20 countries)

Question 6

Define Norms.

Answer 6

values, traditions and customs that governs individuals’ behavior and are unspoken but are widely understood

Question 7

Give an example of a norm vs a law in Britain related to animals.

Answer 7

British norm to keep pet animals is to love and protect them from cruelty
But a law such as the Animal Welfare Act reflect the norms and enforce them