ObjectivesTo fully understand the consequences of the

globalisation of services.To gain case study insight into service

industry transformation in India

The Globalisation of Services - India

Call centresWhat arguments are there for and against call centres in foreign countries?

How does this graph provide evidence that India is a NIC?

What does this graph show about industrial sector change in India?

Attempt the web based tasks on Service industries in Bangalore

DemonstrateAttempt the activities on page 190 of AQA Geography;1. How is Bangalore similar to and/or different from major

cities that you have studied in countries at a higher level of economic development?

2. How is Infosys similar to and/or different from TNCs that you have studied that are based in countries at a higher level of economic development?

3. How might Bangalore, Karnataka state and Infosys develop in the next 25 years or so? Justify your suggestions, referring to other case studies and theories you have studied.

4. The BRIMC countries and others might soon become major world economies. Most NICs have a number of factors in common, such as a well educated labour force and a large internal market.

How well do India, Bangalore, and Karnataka state fit these criteria for development?

To what extent do you agree with the headline below?