Analysis and Summary of Thomas L. Friedmans Views on...

Since the advancement of the world civilizations, the world gradually became smaller in terms of connection. From the first trades between cities in the early centuries of the Common Era, to the current day where civilizations are the most advanced compared to before. Communication is the key point of the progress of humanity. The biggest change and acceleration of communication happened starting from the dawn of the 21st century. This all happened in the last hundred years when the world reshaped in terms of politics, communities, technology, and most importantly the ways of communication. As much as these progresses have their positive effects, they can still be dangerous if businesses, governments and even people don’t keep with it. One†¦show more content†¦4. Open Sourcing (Uploading): this marks the begging of the collaboration of people from around the world to create all kinds of software, websites, and databases as an open source to everyone. 5. Outsourcing: the ability for a certain company to divide the component of its products and produce them in different places to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective way. 6. Offshoring: is relatively the same as outsourcing, except it is manufacturing the products in outside of the company’s original country mostly due to lower labor cost in other countries. 7. Supply Chaining: the shipping, and distributing of sales mostly through technology to maximize the sales of items. 8. Insourcing: Is doing the work of a certain company by another company on their behalf. 9. In-Forming: considered one of the most effective flatteners. This includes search engines on the Internet as it gives almost infinite information accessible to all people. 10. The Steroids: most trendy flattener for the young people. These include smartphones, iPods, digital assistance, IM, and VOIP These flatteners had their significant impacts on the world as Friedman argues. However, these flatteners didn’t impact the world equally, each country was influenced by these flatteners in a way or another. Iraq is one of those countries that were definitely affected by these flatteners but in different ways than other countries. In my opinion, the In-Forming flattener had its most impacts on Iraq. Since theShow MoreRelatedThe World Is Flat, By Thomas L. Friedman1454 Words   |  6 PagesThe World Is Flat is a visionary and insightful text written by Thomas L. Friedman. In short, the text brings about the study of globalization at its forefront. Moreover, Friedman analyzes the evolution of business and importance of information with respect not only to the 21st century, but with regards to the history of trade as we know it. It is from this study and understanding that Friedman engages in a detailed thought process as to how an institution, government, or individual can rema in competitiveRead MoreThe Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: a Review of Concepts, Research and Practice15551 Words   |  63 Pagesassociation founded in 1992 to provide corporations with expertise on the subject and an opportunity for business executives to advance the ï ¬ eld and learn from one another. There has been an explosion of interest in CSR in the European Union and around the world. The London-based  © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and British Academy of Management. Published by Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, UK and 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148, USA 86 Ethical Corporation is anotherRead MoreHistory of Management Thought Revision17812 Words   |  72 Pagesexclusive social club. Yet, due to failing eyesight, he did not go to Harvard as planned but started as a factory apprentice. His early experiences as a worker would shape his view of management. 2. Taylor at Midvale Steel a. Started as a laborer, rose into management. This would lead to his â€Å"shop management† point of view. b. Took a home study course to get his college degree in mechanical engineering. c. As a worker, then a first line supervisor, he observed numerous industrial practices