Globalization is an interesting word to use in connection with cross-cultural management. This chapter looks at globalization from its deepest roots, that is, the evolutionary reasons why we have been consistently crossing more and more borders, reaching out for nonrelated strangers, and making our community larger and larger over time. It addresses some of the questions: What makes globalization so exciting, yet, of so much concern in our era? Do we live in a small global village or in a dynamic and divided world? What is the power of local cultures in a globalized economy? Why do international managers need to give an attentive eye to them? Advances in technology are one of the main reasons why globalization has escalated in our time. For example, transport technology has moved us faster than ever with roads, rails, sea routes, and air travels.