assignment 1:
http://video.mit.edu/watch/the-world-is-flat-30-9321/
Watch the video at the link provided entitled The World is Flat 3.0. Friedman explains how technology has flattened the global business environment. Write 1-2 pages (single spaced) in response to the video, being sure to answer the following questions:
Do you agree or disagree with Friedmans assessment that the world is flat? Be sure to justify your answer with examples from the video.
What are the potential impacts of a flat world for a student performing a job search? How might this impact your own job search?
What can you do to prepare yourself for competing in a flat world?
Read the Following:
assignment 2
Nicholas Carr IT Doesnt Matter http://www.roughtype.com/archives/2007/01/it_doesnt_matte.php (Please Note: There are 8 parts to this article. You are required to read all 8the link to the next part is at the bottom of each page)
IT Does Matter by McFarlan and Nolan http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/3637.html
In your opinion, does IT matter? Take a stand one way or the other and be sure to support your belief. Use specific examples from the articles to support your argument.