Thomas Friedman’s idea that the world is flattening is based on recent observations that the global economic “playing field” is becoming increasingly easier to enter and to compete in. Friedman notes ten events that have played a significant role in this phenomenon. Friedman noted some very interesting events that helped lead to the flattening of the world‚ such as outsourcing‚ offshoring‚ supply chaining and “insourcing”. The two events of Friedman’s ten that I found to be most interesting
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Persuasive Outline Persuasive goal: Why online poker should be regulated in the states. I am persuading a question of fact‚ value‚ or policy? Policy I am persuading my audience to take action in what way? Understand online poker should be regulated and to get people to reach out to an elected official. I will focus on the following emotional appeal/need? Do what is right in a free country. I. Introduction a) Talk about how I became part of poker movement. b) On April 15th last year a
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Earth is round. In recent times‚ the rumor of a flat Earth has come up. These rumors are supposedly supported by science and the Bible. They think that there is no question that the Earth is flat. In fact‚ there is even a Flat Earth Convention every year to talk about the flat Earth. Although many people think the world is flat‚ science shows that the Earth is round. Some people may have thought that people in the Middle Ages thought the world was flat. Unfortunately‚ every educated person in the Middle
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important trait of the main character Puck is that although he is a mischievous character‚ he is something that reminds us that he is not human. Puck never intends to apologize to the four lovers for for his tomfoolery and even when the king confronts him he says‚ "However‚ I am not sorry this has happened‚ for I think their jangling makes excellent sport.". This tell us that even though Puck is fairy it does not mean he has human values like guilt or mercy. This to me is the most important trait do to
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Ahris Fuadatis Sholihah Life Is Never Flat You must know a sentence of “Life is never flat” because it is familiar around us. Besides‚ you can realize that many things making your life up and down by knowing this sentence. It means that your life must be any problem although a thing making your life being wave. However‚ if there is nothing making your life being wave or colorful‚ your life is flat and there is no impression. Additionally‚ it is not only flat but also no color in your life. You can
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“The World is Flat” is a very catchy yet baffling title. Initially‚ no clue is given about the book being related to technology‚ yet the author is able to describe how technology is revolutionizing the world. Thomas L. Friedman starts his book by describing how he came up with the phrase “The World is Flat”. He begins his book by comparing his journey to the one of Columbus’ trip to India and how Columbus and had concluded that the world was flat. On his visit to Bangalore he visits Infosys Technologies
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Trait Theory Gerald Joseph Camilleri University of Chaminade Trait Theory Do you remember taking those personality quizzes where they ask you to describe your personality? What types of things did you mark? Did you mark terms such as friendly‚ caring‚ outgoing‚ and talkative? All these are prime examples of traits. The study of human personality has fascinated people from the dawn of time. The four major personality perspective attempts to describe patterns in personality
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evaluate the ‘World is Flat’ thesis put forward by Thomas Friedman. Thomas Friedman in his recent book ‘The world is flat’ discusses a short history of globalisation in the twenty-first century. His discovering journey took him around the world to investigate the new concept in transnational business. He views himself as Columbus-like‚ but in a new modern word‚ in which he is searching for the sources of today’s wealth. Only to come to a rhetorical conclusion that the world is “flat” not round! His
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Traits Approach to Leadership Traits Approach to Leadership The traits theory of leadership focuses on the traits of an individual‚ stating that certain traits are found in leaders and not in those who are not leaders. This theory points out that certain personal characteristics are found in those who lead‚ and not in those who do not. The theory states that an individual must have a certain set of traits in order to be a good leader. (Robbins‚ S. P.‚ & Judge‚ T. A. pg 377) Traits associated
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The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is an international bestselling book by Thomas Friedman that analyzes globalization‚ primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce‚ where all competitors have an equal opportunity. As the first edition cover illustration indicates‚ the title also alludes to the perceptual shift required for countries‚ companies and individuals to remain competitive in a
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