Read Closing Case Three: The World is Flat – Thomas Friedman on page 33. Watch the video of Thomas Freidman’s lecture at MIT which can be found at http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/266/ Discuss the following questions:

1. Do you agree or disagree with Friedman’s assessment that the world is flat? Be sure to justify your answer. I agree with Friedman’s assessment that the world is flat. I concur with this assessment because economic factors have all intertwined to create the environment for flattening. In other words, we can not go about doing things the same way. Change is inevitable and people must be willing to accept and adapt to it.
2. What are the potential impacts of a flat world for a student performing a job search? As a student performing a job search, one must realize the competition is stronger and stiffer in the job market. With the improvements in advance technology, individuals all around the world can apply for jobs in different countries, states, etc. As Friedman suggests, we must become “untouchable.” One must adapt and specialize where there is a need in the global playing field.

3. What can students do to prepare themselves for competing in a flat world? In order to prepare to compete in a flat world, an individual must constantly renew his or her technological and work skills, education and experience. Technology is changing daily and the world is moving at a significantly pace. Therefore, it is important to stress self-learning and learning to