Thomas Friedman Outlines 10 Forces That Flattened the World, Which

question 97

Multiple Choice

Thomas Friedman outlines 10 forces that flattened the world, which he calls Flatteners. Many of these forces are directly or indirectly related to advanced tecnhology, including all of the following except:

• A) work flow software.
• B) supply-chaining.
• C) power distance.
• D) the "steroids."

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Definitions:

Moral Holiday

A specified time period during which some norm violations are allowed.

Negative Sanctions

Penalties or punishments imposed on individuals or groups to discourage nonconformity to societal norms or laws, ranging from informal disapproval to formal legal penalties.

Gesturing

The use of physical movements and signs, often made with the hands or body, to convey messages or express thoughts without using words.

Mores

Norms that carry great moral significance, are closely related to the core values of a cultural group, and often involve severe repercussions for violators.