People with software

With all the advancements in modern technology assistance with information is in abundance. The world wide web makes it easy to find people, places, and things to do easy. On can even argue that there is no real need to explore in the traditional sense because the discovery has been posted, & shared, and even liked 1 million times. The substance of dialogue has become a compiled salvage yard of rhetorical data replayed in continuous loop. A refreshing thought however is the real thought of few is reflected in some cases and chanted by the masses. At least that is what many theorist argue in the likes of WEB DE Boise and the talented tenth, or Fredrick Taylor scientific theory both suggested a common mean that guides man. Technology has made life easier for many but it is hard to argue that it has made man smarter or added a larger capacity of knowledge to human existence. We imagine more about computers and less about each other some say. People and software!

Mobile culture

We have become an app based society; one commercial advertisement for Apple some years back cliche was "yep we have an app for that". The human experience is a now on the go lifestyle thanks in part to smart phone technology. A generation ago we were tied to landlines a source of communication. We would often wait by the phone at home or what was then called a pay phone when expecting an important call. The new era technology put at are finger tips not only a mobile phone but one equipped with enough apps to handle a majority of social task, execute scheduling, book trips & hotel reservations, and stream our favorite movies and songs (Hayden, & Webster, 2015). Just a few years ago we probably would have needed someone to explain streaming but now there are virtual reality helmets that allows panoramic visual and audio sharing of experiences virtually anywhere in the world. In our mobile lives apps are created to make lives easier and to enrich our everyday living with custom features. The ever evolving capabilities of technology grows each day with every addition of data added to the computer and data base systems with interchanging qualities. The reality is technology is an extension of the entire human experience in a holistic view. Reference Hayden, T., & Webster, T. (2015). The mobile commerce revolution: Business success in a wireless world. Indianapolis, IN: Que Publishing.

Poor ethics is a cultural problem (blaming the escape goat)

Ethics and its importance has been discussed across several disciplines including management, economics, and financial theory. In business the reason why ethics should be the emphasis of hiring, training, continual learning, and practice is because it is a liability. History has showed us in the business world, and in government economics poor ethics lead to negligence, and negligence is a major liability, and liabilities cost companies big money. A study in the automotive emission testing industry revealed inspectors display poor ethical behavior when dealing with more than one manufacturer (Pierce, & Snyder, 2008). When inspectors dealt exclusively with a single corporation testings were more accurate but with more than one organization emission accuracy sloped noticeably. Thus lead to Pierce, & Snyder studying the ethics level of a single inspector across several organizations. Further pondering of the ethical man across several organizations suggest ethical behavior is a cultural behavior as found with Fisman and Mykel's (2007) study of the diplomatic parking tickets, and Maggies (2000) study of misconduct at the Italian bank (Pierce, & Snyder, 2008). Reference Pierce, L., & Snyder, J. (2008). Ethical spillovers in firms: Evidence from vehicle emissions testing. Management Science, 54(11), 1891-1903. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/213244013?accountid=35812 Buy now Copper cup $5.99 from www.echbg.com

Business is faster than ever

Internet technology analysis. Its bigger than just the Internet phase of business; but the entire life span of business as the Western world knows and understand its. The evolution of business has brought us through a variation of management styles from autocracy to the current xyz theory. Meanwhile business models have experience manual labor to the industrial boom, to globalization, and big retailers, now to the current (e) business era. This is an interesting time to say the least. The advancements in technology has created a platform for the once disenfranchised to use and exploit a global market. Some leadership theorist may argue with validity these opportunities always existed and were always exploited by those with talent. I would only suggest in the eye of such criticism that the exposure now from technology has created a faster mean for information to travel then ever before. For the entrepreneur of yesterday starting locally, then spreading regionally, hopefully federally, and a long shot globally has a longer road to travel when compared to the ventures of today. I believe the substance that made up the previous era entrepreneur is consistent with those who seek to grow their ideas and business today. The drive of the man or woman that steps out side the box and see a world that could be has generational continuity. But the tools of the modern era is undeniable although in many cases access may be. For the ones able to tap into the mega data bases, and use compatible operating systems to control their business and its direction the sky is the limit. Buy now $15.99 www.echbg.com

Consumer trends in the global industry

Some might say the consumer market and global market as a whole feel the need to be more connected. Technology enthusiast will go even further to explain this belief on advancement leading to smartphones, tablet, and computer connection to the world wide web. Has these devices made people smarter? Don't be so quick to answer yes because overwhelming evidence show the reliance on technology has reduced humans memory function and cognitive ability to solve more complex problems. Technology pessimist argue smart phones just made the library and reference points a shorter distance. Furthermore just because a resource is at your bedside does not mean a person will utilize it any more than if it was down the street and around the corner. In the global market Japanese yen continues to surpass the US dollar giving the country leverage in foreign trade. Some futurist are speculating further about a world currency in the future not dependent on exchange rates and confusion. The foreign exchange is currently a valuation of national currency setting rates by each country's assets against gold standard. The consumer remains to be the same even in the advance of technology some tap into knowledge resources while others except the commercial status-quo. The final barrier of resistance each nation has when all else fail is its military power. However military power requires a strong dollar amount in the global scheme of things. The holistic view makes researchers wonder are consumers connected to a real picture or just a stage full of actors. Let us ponder on the question who run the global market? $5.00 USD shop at http://www.echbg.com

A rich land with poor people Ethiopia: #coffeetalk

Ethiopia the birthplace of coffee and is custom to a pure product of the highest quality. In 2003 many Ethiopian farmers in Kaffa and Oromia were affected by the plummeted prices of coffee abandoned the crop while others fled to the city ("History Of Coffee In Ethiopia", n.d.). In 2008 ninety-five percent of the coffee grown to export is harvested in the backyards of farmers (Tansey, 2008). The Samb (2016) website, states according to World Bank figures, coffee makes up half of Ethiopia GDP, eighty- four percent of exports, and eighty percent of employment. In 2014 the country projected to ramp its production forty-five percent to two- hundred and sixty- thousand tons of coffee (Samb, 2016). Ethiopia remains to be one of the poorest nations in the world despite its land rich biodiversity. The per capita in 2015 was recorded as $1,529.89 the country highest point ever ("Ethiopia GDP Per Capita 1990- 2016", 2016). Ethiopian Yirgacheffe $15.00 per lb USD shop at http://echbg.com

The new Race behavior a closer look at a global market and social media effects

Even with complex listening software to monitor millions of dialogs, discussions and conversation data it is difficult to decipher the consumer point of view in real time (Hayden and Webster, 2015). Social media, text, picture messages has been blamed for creating not only a new language but a new category of people. Alongside segmented groups of race, gender, economics, and we now have behavior. According to Hayden & Webster (2015), Natural Listening Programs (NLP) are able to analyze millions of text and categorizes groups by behavior a model that has been unprecedented before the social media tool. What does this mean for the business world, can we assume a generation has moved closer to an artificial intelligence age? Is it safe to ask now how long will it before the shopping experience completely change? Can we even assume that one day in the near future brick and mortar stores will be obsolete? I venture to say that all of the above are fair questions considering the dynamic of social media platforms. In reference to retail some have went into manufacturing to produce a brand consumers will trust and shareholders can yield larger margins with. Although a majority of US and global retailers use purchasing power to buy from manufacturers and marginalize retail. In many instances American production cost in comparison to China, Mexico, and other macro- productive nations, multiplies US production prices above market willingness. From a global perspective of supply and demand economist must begin to ask questions about the future of world retail markets. The landscape of competition in the retail industry has the prospects of becoming increasingly aggressive and dangerous for companies behind the social media learning curve. When suppliers of a global market connect directly with buyers what will the world of business look like? Reference Hayden, T., & Webster, T. (2015). The mobile commerce revolution: Business success in a wireless world. Indianapolis, IN: Que Publishing.

Domestic advantage in emerging markets (EM)

Domestic companies in emerging markets (EM) use leverage to compete against Multi-national companies (MNC's). The advantage home grown companies has is its understanding of the native market. Emerging markets acquire labor at cheaper rates, knowing the native recipes and traditions, and use loyalty as a selling point. The same way companies in America advertise the "made in the USA", or "buy local" marketing slogans to foster pride and guilt in consumers other countries do it too. Domestic brands use heritage knowledge to identify with the consumer market. According to Kotabe & Helsen, 2014 "Looking at China, the fastest growing EM, local champions throw their weight in dozens of industries". The advantage MNC has in recruiting talent from emerging markets is in the ability to pay workers above what they would receive working for a company in their home land. MNC also invest large sums of dollars in an undersaturated market if trade laws permit. Understanding emerging markets requires an understanding of the sophistication of its consumers. MNC should know; if consumers buy brands or no name, new or used, and even market disposable income and per capita (Kotabe & Helsen, 2014). Reference Kotabe, M., & Helsen, K. (2014). Global marketing management (6th Ed.). New Jersey, NJ: John Wiley

A look at indicators when going global

In today's global market companies decide the best areas to invest in according to key indicators. As a part business strategic plan for Multinational Companies (MNC's) researchers evaluate per capita, joint venture possibilities; according to geographic locations (Kotabe & Helsen, 2014). The risk entering a new market stems from the political and economic conditions of the country. Corporations consider list of variables before deciding the scale of entry into the global market.  Company objective determine the scale of entry. Scale of entry is the measurement of resources involving monetary- humans a business use to enter into a global market (Kotabe & Helsen, 2014). As a rule of thumb companies invest more in areas that are well off as oppose to the poverty stricken. The larger scale entries are often reserved for developed regions. The company objective also determine its commitment of resources. A business has the opportunity to perform a small scale entry by licensing with established companies in the desired country. However the risk associated with this tactic is the company that is offering the license could be a future competitor (Kotabe & Helsen, 2014). Entering a new market the organization must consider competition along with the other variables mentioned if it plans to have a long term presence in the new market are the intentions. Reference Kotabe, M., & Helsen, K. (2014). Global marketing management (6th Ed). New Jersey, NJ: John Wiley