Discussion: Digital Divide

According to many, the digital world is being divided into ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ – between those that have access and can use a computer and the Internet, and those that do not have such access. Some believe that this creates serious ethical implications and that there is a moral obligation to do something about the disparity; the ‘have nots’ may well feel discriminated against or feel ‘socially excluded’ and are missing out on many life opportunities. Do you feel that everyone everywhere should have access to computers and the Internet, regardless of location, need, competency, or ability to pay? If yes, who should provide the services and education and who should pick up the tab? If no, explain why not everyone needs access to the Internet.

Eric Gardner

Hello Class,

We have a very interesting question this week, Should everyone, everywhere have computer and internet access? I felt the need to to try and think of how this could possibly be a bad thing. Surely if everyone had access to computers and internet, then we could all communicate and work towards a brighter future for all, right?

Maybe.

Don’t get me wrong, I do think that if every person had access to a computer they could use it to better organize their lives and educate themselves in all kinds of things. So, if money was no object and there were no strings attached to this concept it would be a great and wonderful thing. The possibilities are endless in terms of how helpful this access to knowledge could be for much of the world. Technology itself would advance even faster than it currently is, just due to the fact that more minds would be coming together. Weather patterns could be more accurately predicted helping farmers and preventing damage from disasters through engineering collaborations. Children could be better educated all around the world to grow and address issues in their local areas, creating a cycle where their children are better educated and so on. Health and medical diagnosis could be shared in real time saving lives all around the world, and it goes on and on.

However ,I think there are some big issues that arise when we look at how this would come into existence and how would it be funded?

In order to provide service to all devices worldwide, we still need to build a physical infrastructure. This could realistically only be done through private corporations working with local governments. Meaning that those same governments and private companies control content and access to information, and that is a very large can of worms. 

I could ramble on about this topic for a while, but to summarize my thoughts, I think that yes, we should work to give access to computers and technology to everyone. However, I also think it would need to be done by some international group such as the UN in order for it to not be abused by local governments to control free thought among the population.

Direction

 you need to comment on of your classmates posts to get full credit for the discussion.

The readings in this module introduce a number of different functions of network traffic analysis that can be leveraged to strategically serve a business and its operations. For your main post, address the following capabilities related to traffic analysis functionality and usage:

• Describe traffic analysis and identify common uses.
• Explain how you would use traffic analysis to help defend against common cyberattacks.
• Identify some tools that can be used to perform network traffic analysis.

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Your work on your strategic global marketing plan is complete. You now have a plan that will implement, manage, and support a global strategy, but it is far from organized. You e-mail Deborah to inform her that you are almost ready and that the initial planning is complete. A little while later, the phone rings and you see Deborah’s name on the caller ID.

“Hi, Deborah. What’s up?” you ask.

“I’d like you to present to the advisory board next week,” Deborah says. “They are very curious about your findings and would like to know if globalization is a good opportunity for the company. The board wants to finalize their strategic plan, and this may be a key part of it.”

After you hang up, you begin thinking through the different items that you will need to cover.

As you finalize the marketing plan, complete the following:

• Is globalization a good move for the company?
• What is your rationale behind this decision? Synthesize analysis conducted in previous units, including strategic considerations, cultural considerations, competitive analysis and balanced scorecard.
• What geographic location should be a target for global expansion?
• What background information can you provide to support this decision?
• How will this decision support the overall goal of growth and expansion?

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Acct 4 – 400 words

You are speaking on the phone with Mike when he asks about what sort of cultural aspects you are considering in this plan.

You think about this and say, “There may well be some considerable cultural differences that need addressing. I remember last year when there was a language mix-up with a doll. It was just saying ‘I love you’ in a different language, but it sounded like ‘kill mommy.’ It’s funny now, but imagine being the marketing team in that building!” Both of you laugh as you hang up the phone, but the memory does get you thinking seriously about cultural differences. Complete the following:

• What cultural considerations should you take into account for your strategy?
• Will this negatively impact your current strategy?
• Does this change your approach? Why or why not? 

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Acct 5 – 400 words

Your team attends a trade conference on the subject of globalization. They have attended several seminars both advocating and dismissing implementing a global strategy. You return to the office and share some of what you have learned with the team.

“Globalization is a very interesting topic and can get very heated,” you explain. “There are some countries and companies who are fiercely loyal to their homes and would not consider going global. Others see it as a benefit to the company and their customers. Some people here in the states believe that American-made is best because we are contributing to our home country. But, is it? Is it always best to stay domestic? How does this impact pricing? Are you truly helping?”

As your team ponders these questions, you start to think about your position on the topic. Complete the following:

• Should your company go global? Why or why not?
• How does globalization impact the marketplace as a whole?
• Has your opinion changed from the beginning of the course to now?

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Based on CHAPTER 4 please reflect and answer the following question. (Be sure to exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning in your reflection response.)

1. What are the different types of intelligence proposed by Gardner? Which types of intelligence do think you possess and why?

2. Explain Sternberg’s Triachic Theory of Intelligence. How is his theory different from Gardner’s?

3. What do you believe is the role of IQ in determining an individual’s intelligence? Do you believe this limits students?

Grading:
Each answer shall be no less than 50 words.