This is a presentation based upon Thomas Friedman's "The World Is Flat" and discusses the role of real time digital communication technology in increasing globalization
19. Not Everyone Can…. BUT Every individual person can market themselves WORLDWIDE for their services and value. AND Work for many jobs, worldwide, from their living room!
20. Outsourcing Technical Support Basic Tax Filings Restaurant Reservations Drive-thru Orders Airline Reservations Software Development Product Manufacturing Medical Diagnoses Executive Assistants
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22. Opportunities Reduce staffing costs Adds new lifestyle opportunities Economy of scale Free up intellectual capital for better opportunities Improved standardized educational capacity (E-tutoring) Remove need to have real people involved in combat
23. Threats People lose jobs Communities can completely shut down Ill will towards companies Outsourcing all competitive advantage Data hijacking Desensitized soldiers Information abuse (making decisions beyond your control level)