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This Politics, Globalisation and the Role of Transnationals bundle within the Global Development unit of A Level Sociology (7192/2) offers students a critical and up-to-date understanding of how political power, global interconnectedness, and multinational corporations (TNCs) shape patterns of development and inequality across the world. The PDF summary explores the impact of globalisation on national sovereignty, cultural identity, and economic development, while examining the role of states, supranational institutions (such as the IMF, World Bank, and WTO), and transnational corporations in influencing global policy and development agendas.

The resource introduces a range of sociological perspectives—including Marxist, Neo-liberal, Postmodernist, and World Systems Theory—to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of globalisation and TNC activity. It explores key concepts such as cultural imperialism, neoliberal restructuring, economic dependency, and corporate social responsibility, with reference to real-world examples like Apple, Nestlé, and Shell.

The PowerPoint presentation breaks down complex theories with accessible visuals, diagrams, and case studies, helping students to understand the tension between global economic forces and national development goals. To build analytical and essay-writing skills, the bundle includes connectives worksheets and skills-based activities such as global power-mapping, TNC case study analysis, and structured theory-application tasks.

A focused podcast episode can be accessed at: , it discusses the political dynamics of development, exploring whether globalisation promotes prosperity or reinforces inequality. The question bank contains short-answer and 20-mark essay-style questions with model responses, including prompts like “Evaluate the role of transnational corporations in the development of poorer countries” and “Assessment of the the views how globalisation benefits the richest nations…” An interactive quiz reinforces key concepts, institutions, and theoretical debates in a fun, revision-friendly format.

Altogether, this bundle equips students with the theoretical depth and real-world awareness needed to engage with the political and economic complexities of global development in a globalised age—making it a vital component of the Global Development unit.