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Explain with an example as to how information technology is connected with globalisation.

Answer:

(i) Information and communication technology has played a major role in spreading out production of services across countries.

(ii) For example, a news magazine published for London readers to be designed and printed in Delhi.

(iii) The text of the magazine is sent through Internet to the Delhi office.

(iv) The designers in the Delhi office get orders on how to design the magazine from the office in London using telecommunication facilities.

(v) The designing is done on a computer. After printing, the magazines are sent by air to London.

(vi) Even the payment for designing and printing from a bank in London to a bank in Delhi is made instantly through e-banking.