Module 5
Triple convergence refers to the three types of convergence
Thomas L. Friedman presents in his book. The first type of convergence is the
creation of a global platform. This convergence created an even playing field
for everyone regardless of time or geographic boundaries. This came about using
the ten world flatteners written about in the book. The second type of
convergence Friedman labeled as “Horizontalisation”. This type of convergence
changed the chain of command from vertical to horizontal. This allowed
different groups inside and outside of companies to work together. The final
type of convergence created a world in which individuals could compete from
anywhere for work. This convergence allows people all over the globe to access
information needed to complete a job.
Friedman next discusses exploitation using a story about
India and Indiana. In it Indiana was seeking a contract to upgrade computers
and systems that process state unemployment claims. Indiana received several
offers from companies however an American branch of an Indian firm won through
a steal of a deal with $8.1 million less than any other bids, this allowed for
the state to cut tax costs, help those Indiana department workers with future
work, and provide Indian workers present labor. The state originally signed the
contract but shortly canceled it providing money for what work they had already
done. The conflict was that by outsourcing the work to help unemployment they
were giving away jobs that could have helped unemployment. As to who was
exploited and who was exploiting I am not sure. I think Indiana should have
taken more time thinking about the problems they would cause by outsourcing the
work.
Intellectual property is defined as “a work or invention that
is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has
rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.”
(Google). Intellectual property is important because a persons creativity
should be protected from being stolen.
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