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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

To underline the valuation of this statement right away, all the gratitude is sent to Jesus
Christ. Made certainly without significant help from my parents, friends, and teachers, this
book is only a true statement of Gods faithfulness and character.
At the top of my list, behind God, come my mother and father who selflessly gave up
everything in Egypt to raise me in a land of opportunity. Like Mr. Buffett stated at a
shareholders meeting recently, The luckiest probability in the world is being born in the U.S.
today. I am truly blessed to have such great parents. My father, Nabil Mikhail Iskander, who
passed away in 2010, was an inspiration of motivation and character. My mother, Angela
Asham Iskander, is the driving force keeping me at my best through each season of life.
In addition, I would like to thank my friends who have promoted me, encouraged me, and
stood by me through each season of my education. I would not be where I am today without
you. Specifically, I would like to thank Michael Redding for inspiring me to chase after my
dreams in the business world. My pastors, mentors, and leaders throughout the years would
be remiss if I did not mention. This goes for all my teachers as well. It is said that, elite
colleges do not produce harder workers or happier people but what does is inspirational
teachers. I can attest that my most inspirational teachers have led me to be the person I am
today.
Sincerely, with all my heart, thank you.


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PROLOGUE

As I finished the manuscript, I felt it necessary to say that this book is first off an
introduction with in-depth analysis of the globalized world we live in today. From a business
stand point, the insights and analysis hold one main conversation topic true globalization is
changing. By publication date, this text illuminates a moment of globalization in 2014.
The scope of the text is for readers with little to no knowledge of globalization in the business
context to begin to understand the depth and complexity of the term. Further, this book
records information about starting a career in todays globalized economy.
After many months of study, this book highlights the key findings. Enjoy.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Globalization
Chapter 1: 2014 6
Chapter 2: The Rise 10
Chapter 3: Our Advantage 13
Chapter 4: Our Disadvantage 16
Chapter 5: Counter Forces 18

Appendixes
Appendix A: Biography 20
Appendix B: Tracked Hours 21
Appendix C: Pizza Team 22




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[1]
2014

What had seemed as insignificant, minute advancements in the twentieth century came
together almost seamlessly to be the biggest revolution of its kind. With new technology, new
innovation, and new ways of interconnectivity, we found a tandem compound each year to
what we now deem as globalization.
When the walls of sovereignty were just being formed for the majority of the worlds
nations, globalization had already grabbed hold of their economies. Each year the world is
more interdependent and connected than the previous. My Nike Free 5.0 shoes made to have
a barefoot feel are made in China. Hanging right above my ankles are my Levi 511s made in
Cambodia and my slim fit dress shirt is tagged made in Indonesia. My snack after breakfast -
almonds - happens to be the only thing that comes from my state, California.
Even while I am staying in a none-westernized country, for example, in Asia, I can find
delicacies I trust. My favorite drinks, shopping stores, and hotel services have been globalized
to give me the comforts of home anywhere in the world.
Its true, globalization is upon us. It is at this point inevitable, real, and moving faster than
ever before. When militant groups in Nigeria deviate oil from a major pipeline that flows into
US automobiles, the price shift up of just a couple pennies is acquired from the owner of that
vehicle. The Kleptocracy in Nigeria that is based on the export of its natural resources is part of
OPEC the worlds largest petroleum cartel. Helping themselves to the worlds oil has led to
influence the price of gas in the United States in the near future. These quite different world
autonomies both share one thing in common. There are both now apart of the sweep
globalization is having on the world.


Globalization
Globalization is the interdependent, worldwide marketplace for products, services, labor,
capital, technology, and culture.

In less than a decade, an optional course in colleges of business and a word brushed to the
side in corporate boardrooms is now a headliner performing new tricks everyday. It is a reality
now. The intersection of cultures, people, and nations is being crossed more frequently and in
new ways. Nigerians living in underdeveloped socioeconomic conditions influence Shell
Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria to change their operations as 40,000 60,000
barrels of oil are being deviated each day. This cross of people and operations is a part of the
tandem compound that the global economy is creating.
New graduates are building their careers in this global arena. No longer are only students
in the greater Los Angeles area competing for the jobs within the perimeter. Today, students
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at either Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania or at the London Business School or
the Hkust Business School in Hong Kong (ranked number 8 in the top MBA programs globally)
are going head to head for positions at the Fortune 500 companies.
We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. A century ago it took a week
long journey to go from New York to California, today, it takes less than 48 hours to reach any
destination in the world, ten seconds to call a friend 7,000 miles away or even message a friend
through an App in a fraction of a second, sovereignty and nationalism are taking on new
definitions.
Thomas Friedman published The World is Flat in 2005. Friedmans book is already
outdated in many ways but his main theme our countries are becoming more interconnected
- is undeniable. He believes that as boundaries come down, everything moves easier. In the
book he talks about ten flatteners (forces) that galvanized globalization (Collapse of the Berlin
Wall, Netscape, Outsourcing, Workflow Software, and more).

2014 Business
Fortune magazine
publishes its Fortune
500 list of the top
companies in the US,
by revenue, each year.
For over 50 years,
Fortune 500 has shown
the list of Americas
largest corporations.
Through the beginning
of the new century,
Fortune began to
publish the Global 500 listing - the top 500 corporations by revenues throughout the world. In
2013, Royal Dutch Shell took the number one spot with revenues at $481.7 billion,
respectively. In 2005, Royal Dutch Shell was located at the forth position at approx. $268.7
billion in revenue. Considering the evolution of globalization on the world economy, and the
increases in consumption as a byproduct of our interconnectivity, Royal Dutch Shell is part of
Globalization 3.0 taking on the turn of corporate 2014 business.

Interdependent
Production, labor, trade, innovation, technology and profits are interconnected and linked
through global commerce. As the example in Nigeria, a sudden change in Africa has a
perpetuating effect outside its borders. The US, China, and other oil dependent countries
accompany the Nigerian struggle by paying a premium on their oil.
The character of interdependence defines a reliance upon each other that is not visible until
it is missing or dramatically altered. For instance, as long as I can go to my gas station and find
the pumps working, I do not worry or consider where the oil comes from. On the other hand, if
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a sudden closure of 90 percent of gas stations in the county disappear, my desire to fix
Nigerias political issues is now relevant.
The phenomenon of interdependence works both ways. Local affluence and consumerism
in the UK purchasing general merchandise for their lifestyle clout the Honduras textile
warehouse to keeps up operations. At the same time, turmoil in Thailands political instability
and current volatility influences the American's availability to purchase Nike products. This
integration develops and changes constantly. Overall, on a day-to-day basis, interdependent
economies, nations, are interlocked. The financial crisis in 2008 was not just a hit for the US
economy, but it spread all over the world.

Marketplace
The modern day bazaar is not just limited to the town square any longer. The majority of
the world exchanges goods and services in marketplaces. Today, it is widespread throughout
the world. Brick-and-Mortar organizations to virtual organizations (Amazon) are exchanging
goods, services, labor, capital, technology, and culture across borders easier and faster than
ever before. In our formal, technologically advanced economy, the modern day marketplace
takes life with people thousands of miles away, products moving across international borders,
and services being tracked and delivered fresh and on time. The marketplace has been one of
the major links to conjoining and intertwining different nations around the world together. A
worldwide marketplace creates value for products to be produced in China exclusively for use
in the United States, and vic versa.

911-5
The world economy has evolved from two billion people in the early twentieth century to
toppling seven billion people in late 2011. During the twentieth century alone the world
population grew from 1.65 to 6 billion people. As economically linked nations in 2014 face
population increases year after year, our world economy is exponentially growing. Currently,
roughly $9 trillion is moving across borders in products, $1 trillion in services, and $1 trillion in
FDI (foreign direct investment). These three numbers 911 - are the numbers that sum up the
total annual movement of products, services, and investments.
With that, on a daily basis, the world trades about $5 trillion in the foreign exchange
market. Yes, $5 trillion - a day! The Mexican Peso is being bought in Tokyo, traded back in
Singapore and then repurchased again in London with the click of a button. The global
financial center index (GFCI) rates London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Zurich as the
top 5 in 2012. These markets all have been able to take hold of the truly global marketplace
that 2014 has presented. With that, the top four of all time are included in this list excluding
Zurich. The daily balance of the global economy is run, in part, through these financial centers
that are growing each and everyday. Just about 25 of the 77 financial centers the Global
Financial Center Index follows are emerging markets. By 2040, competitiveness and the global
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Global GDP
Considering, the worlds gross product accumulate to a total of $87 trillion dollars. The
United States accounts for almost $17 trillion, respectively, and that means that $1 out of every
$4 is spent by the United States throughout the entire world. Following up next in China,
Japan, and Germany at roughly $5, $5, and $4 trillion.

Globalization Today
Globalization in 2014 accolades itself again and again. As our interconnectivity increases,
the global marketplace grows and then globalization enhances. In 2014, globalization is a
fundamental, reality where careers, businesses, and livelihoods are being built.
Just as magma explodes out of cinder cones and Shield volcanoes flowing down the
landscape and consuming everything in its path, globalization is on the move. Unable to
pinpoint the initial eruption, the all-encompassing advancements of humankind influence
everyone in its path.
Volcanoes take thousands of years to form. Globalization, in just about two decades, is just
as powerful and has formed to a mature state. Globalization is steamrolling everything in its
path with an unavoidable force. It is probably impossible to reverse as long as people still like
Nikes, Levis, and almonds in the morning. This worldwide marketplace has changed the way
people interact with each other and the benefits and costs outline a whole new way of life for
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The Rise

Incessant pushes on the human capability through innovation and technology have led to a
great deal of advancements. The world as Thomas Friedman said is flat. The advancements he
talked in the world today are still in
progress. As the world becomes flat
there have been four major factors
that gave rise to the birth of
globalization. The seeds of
globalization began in the early 90s.

Factors
In 1989, the Berlin Wall falls. A
symbol depicting the fall of
communism, a great power at the
time. The fall of the berlin wall was an
important component in the rise of
globalization by discrediting
communism.
Simultaneously, the fall of communism led to the rise of capitalism, the second major factor.
A Darwinism mentality with winners on one side and losers on the other, Capitalism was now
the stronghold on world politics.
Next would be the Fortune 500 companies pushing and spreading their operations globally
becoming multinational corporations. These corporations began investing millions, and soon
billions, into foreign countries. A turn for capitalism to also increase, the Fortune 500 turned
into today superpowers that rule and challenge governments, economies and civilization as a
whole.
Finally, technology is crucial and certainly influential. Without technology, the ubiquity of
the marketplace, globalization would definitely not be as mobile or as advanced. This includes
three major categories of technology that contribute mightily:
Telecommunications: Telecommunications give individuals anywhere in the world global reach.
The Internet solidifies information by reducing information asymmetry the lack of information
for one party versus the other. It gives the option to research, learn, investigate, and
understand from your fingertips. The richness and density of information reduces costs and
raises the quality. The interactivity created by telecommunications is also rich by media options
like video messaging, videos, pictures, music, and more. Above all, the Internet is built on one
set of standards. Easier to understand than any government system, the Internet is build up on
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technology standards that are universal. Access to the Internet is becoming cheaper and easer
everyday with the advancements of the next category.
Information Technology: Information technology encapsulates many different arenas of data
and information transfer through people, procedures, databases, networks, softwares, and
hardwares. The price for the products and storage options keep going down while the
amount of data keeps exponentially growing at unimaginable rates. For instance, Intel
postulates that since the dawn of time until about a decade ago, 5 exabytes of data have been
created a number already inconceivable. With that, in 2012 alone, roughly 2.7 zettabytes of
data will be created. That equates to 500 times more data in 2012 alone then since the
beginning of time. Plus, by 2015, it should grow to be three times bigger than 2012. This
explosion in data is due to more sources and devices. In part contributed to the
interconnected, global economy running wild through every nation everyday.
Transportation technology: Transportation technology influences the ability of globalization
from rail, to tracked shipping, to logistical and onboard ship technology that manifest valuable
and new operational ability for corporations.
These forces are pushing globalization forward as the biggest promoters. The biggest lobbyists
through the world of globalization come from these for factors and their influence. Capitalism
builds wealth in nations that before were restricted to their town. Further, the fortune 500
companies are build on the idea of capitalism, a severe case of Darwinism; that is, the only and
more important goal of business is to create profit. And underlining all these dynamics is the
increasing aptitude that technology gives us in every moment, anywhere in the world.

Myanmar, Formerly Known as Burma
A nation with roughly 50 million people, poverty stricken from a repressive regimes control
over the last two decades has now opened up to the world economy. Just in 2008, when the
world economy was well underway, Myanmars military officials had picked their position. A
sudden natural disaster caused an episode in Myanmars history to go either way. The choice
was a simple yes or no; however, the choice would influence millions of people and their
livelihoods. In 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar killing over 80,000 people and 50,000
people went missing. The UN estimates that nearly 2.4 million people where impacted by this
two-day event. Businesses, livelihoods and entire towns were demolished. The world
responded with foreign aid creeping around the nation on the sea and in airports in Thailand
approx. 30 minutes away. The strong hand of military rule denied access to any of this aid
while being unable to provide proper relief efforts for their own people.
This devastation arose and was soon forgotten, as Myanmar did not want to play part in the
global arena. The interdependence of foreign allies to the military for had no need for
cooperation.
Fast-forward to April 1, 2012 and the military rule no longer had the upper hand.
Democracy, led by the famous dissident Aung San Suu Kyi was introduced to a country held
under military rule for over 50 years. She became a Nobel-Peace Prize winner for her non-
violent struggle to democracy after 15 years of house arrest in her home country.
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Today, two years after this election, Myanmar is raising its hand and opening its doors to
the global arena. The fall of a suppressive regime discrediting a military enclosed rule
stepped Myanmar forward in one giant leap. Myanmar represents on of Asias largest and
geographically prime locations that is untapped and a new market completely for the global
arena. Coca Cola in 2012 was able to sell its moments of happiness again in Myanmar after
being banished for over 60 years. Large companies like Honda are investing into plants to
build motorcycles. Japan is investing millions into technology to expand the education system
in Myanmar.
These are not baby steps but giant shifts with the power of globalization interjecting into
their lives, infrastructure, and government policy for the people of Myanmar. The rise of
globalization has introducing the idea that as any nation nurtures the growth of these four
factors, the possibility of being a global competitor arise. The swift acceptance and rise of
capitalism in Myanmar is a great illustration of the power of globalization in a more than
developing world.
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[3]
Our Advantage

Myanmar highlights continued acceleration of the propelling force advancing continents,
nations, societies, people groups, and individuals. No greater world economic shift has taken
such widespread influence in such a short time frame. This movement, in a developing nation
such as Myanmar or a developed nation as the United Kingdom, outlines key benefits for all its
shareholders.

Weal th Generati on
Firstly, the worlds largest corporations to the
most rural family in Indonesia contribute and take
part. Therefore, a main integral advantage of
globalization is wealth generation. Globalization
does more than hint the need for free-market
economies. That so, as competition increases,
which results in greater efficiency, then more
money can be made and economies work
resourcefully. To date, the fight against poverty is
rendered most effectively within free-markets and
facilitating globalization. Hence, as Carlos Slim, the
billionaire in telecommunications in Mexico said,
Charity can never eliminate poverty, but what will
is capitalism. Globalization has aided the world
better than any NGO or Philanthropist in bringing
people out of poverty and deprivation. Up until
the Industrial Revolution, the majority of people lacked opportunity.
Economic freedom, according to the Heritage Foundation starts when, governments allow
labor, capital and goods to move freely. This brings us to another benefit of globalization,
World Peace.

Worl d Peace
When products seize crossing borders, soldiers will, the political economist Frdric
Bastiat, author of The Law made a large statement for his generation. The early 1800s knew
nothing of the onset of globalization in the 20
th
century. It seems hardly plausible that world
peace will ever happen with much of the world in chaos and turmoil today. Yet, even more so,
world peace is taking on a new foundation underneath cultural contexts. It is understood that
from 1874 to 1939, Germany and France had invaded each other three times. Fast forward 69
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years after World War 2 and we find that Germany and France have pulled back from using
military force to accomplish all their national goals and establishing sovereignty.
Globalization not only highlights world peace by avoiding wars but also by achieving
monumental economic stature. The Japanese, a bit over a half-century ago, were found
nowhere on the radar as an economic super power. Subsequently, war broke out and the
Japanese attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor. Many learned about the catastrophe of
that day in grade school. It is convincing to see Japan now at its current level of economic
power without a barrel of a gun pointed at other nations.
Today, Japan is one of the most powerful economies in Asia and paves the way for similar
cultural nations to emulate their success. They accomplished national growth, not with more
attacks or a stronger military, but through globalization, an interconnected global economy.
Benjamin Disraeli, a British conservative politician who served as Prime Minister twice, gave us
important insight to the future of peace before he passed away in 1881. Disraeli punctuated
this point audaciously when he said, Peace is best preserved, not by statesmen, but by
capitalist. Disraeli did not see the forthcoming of even the end of the Industrial Revolution,
yet grasped the undertaking necessary for peace to come.

Creati ve Destructi on
Thirdly, a seismic influence on our world is the interpolation of efficiency between people
and jobs known as creative destruction. This term by Joseph Schumpeter, an economist and
scientist who died in the late 1950s, realized a great truth of globalization. That is, poor
performance or even highly efficient performance will be swept away when even-greater
efficiency in any operation is realized.
Forte Paine, Alabama, not to long ago, was the sock capital of the world. The residents
were buying houses, new investments and shops were opening up all over town, and the
streets were thriving. Large companies were selling their products and everything was moving
fittingly. Until, lay-offs starting to happen and residents began to move to other cities and
states to make a living. Why? That is, meanwhile, as Forte Paine was doing what they did best,
manufactures and factories started to cultivate in an unimportant town at the time - across
the world. The cost of socks in Forte Paine was no longer the best deal in town. With
globalization, the sock capital of the world now is in Datang, China. This small town in Eastern
China is now producing billions of socks and bringing in billions of dollars of revenue. Today,
the streets in Datang are now thriving while Forte Paine is a ghost town.
Creative Destruction is explained by Schumpeter as the, incessant revolutionizing
economy structure from within, incessantly destroying the old one, incessantly creating a new
one. It takes on a global scale in 2014 and only looks to take on a bigger precedence in the
years to come. The residents of Datang, China may feel they are sitting pretty but creative
destruction is a character of a globalization potentially benefiting all.
Creative destruction has key benefits. First off, a benefit is more efficient operations. This
outlines that poor performance and inefficient operations are swept away with advancements
in efficiency. We would still be buying expensive handmade chairs otherwise. Next is an
increase in income value. Typically, the prices on goods drop with advancements. That means
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we have more money to spend on other things than socks. Also, jobs are eliminated, created
and then multiplied. Admittedly, there is an initial loss of employment but other jobs are being
created and multiplied. Take for example an automakers assembly line hypothetically going
from hand made cars to fully automated production. The number of employees is cut
dramatically while the demand for IT professionals, programmers, and service repair teams
increases.
Joseph Schumpeter was underlining that loss in an inherent part of growth. With our
continued growth, by 2025 we will have a new story of the sock capital in the world. Possibly, it
could be Vietnam, Bangladesh, or Cambodia. With potentially a cheaper labor force or a
changing government rule, Creative Destruction is an inherent part of globalization.

Suppressi ng Tyranny
Lastly, on the news, more often then not, we hear about dictators being thrown out by their
people in protest demanding better opportunity, rights, and freedom.
The fourth advantage perpetuates cosmic, inconceivable benefit that manifold through
every one of the worlds 7 billion residents. Globalizations advantageous character is doing a
phenomenal job better than many UN meetings to overrule suppressive tyranny.
Autocratic rules, which have suppressed their people for years are finding themselves in a
tight situation. Dictators for centuries have had the ability to rule over the people by implanting
fear into the heart of the people. Deprivation, trepidation, and uneasiness bore the souls of
innocent individuals. Globalization is heading to change that. Autocratic rulers are in fear of
globalization. Mainly, technology in the hands on any individual ignites two strong concerns.
First, technology lets people see more opportunity than what they currently have. This leaves
them feeling left out or unworthy. Secondly, technology allows individuals, communities, and
small bodies of people the ability to do practically anything themselves without waiting on the
ruler. The fear dictators impregnate into their people with hostility is now contracting as the
world increasingly is more interconnected.
The Heritage Foundations Economic Freedom Index paints a vivid, clear depiction of why
these regimes are the leading cause of poverty and deprivation. The Economic Freedom Index
rates the level of freedom of 178 nations. In 2013, 114 nations improved while 59 declined.
Globalization has seen a mighty force sweep the totality of the worlds government powers. As
time progresses, rulers who use a gun named fear toward their people are now feeling
globalization point a gun at them.
These factors have a largely widespread impact on the livelihood of the average individual.
It is safe to say that the Arab Spring, protests in Thailand, and rebellion in South America have
one thing or another to do with globalization. People are demanding their freedom to have
opportunity. More so, there has been no time in history that we have been so prosperous.
Globalization outlines a new world order that dispatches a reassuring cry that change is a
natural part of growth.
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[4]
Our Disadvantage

The full side of the story needs a transparent portrait to make clear and understandable.
Globalization plays a large role in changing the lives of an average person in the middle of the
Sahara Desert or someone atop the 100 floor of the Shanghai Tower. Either way, there are
costs to this fervent permeation of globalization.

Envi ronmental Damage
We are becoming more aware that increased efficiency, increases consumption and
therefore our footprint on the planet is only increasing. This means, as globalization increases,
environmental conservation and sustainability are vital to the future generations. Consider,
with all else equal, an increased population from 7 billion to 9 billion people by the year 2050
and globalization increasing incrementally year after year until then. Our environmental
footprint is something we need to deal with. Especially, advanced, developed economies will
be provident.

Labor destructi on and Vi ol ati on
As of late, job outsources has not been a big topic on the news but not too long ago,
Americans were frustrated that more and more jobs were being sent to Asia, especially China.
A simple formulated response to cheaper labor equals a bigger bottom-line is part of
globalization. As prices for labor are cheaper in foreign nations, jobs tend to be outsourced.
Also, issues with child labor, minimum wage, and abuse are only intensified with outsources
and a more interconnected world. Higher demand for product coming in from foreign nations
means jobs increase. Under those circumstances, unprotected workforces are left to harsh
conditions. Furthermore, as we become more interconnected, these issues are brought to light
and how customers and companies respond is critical.

Smal l Competi tors
Wal-Mart has been trying to maneuver strategically into India for over 20 years. Even with
greater efficiency, more money and jobs being created in India, the government of India has
weaned any Wal-Mart store being built. This is because Indias economy is built on hundreds
of thousands of mom-and-pop shops. Consider if one Wal-Mart enters a neighborhood, more
likely than not, all the surrounding businesses will be shut down within the first year of the Wal-
Mart store opening its doors. Small businesses have a very hard time competing in a globalized
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Reduced Nati onal i sm
Today, with the ability to work from anywhere and communicate via hundreds of different
avenues, nationalism is not as preferred. Reduced nationalism is a major discussion when it
comes to national sovereignty. Trade treaties and tariffs alike tell the story of how high the
borders are of a particular country. With that said, nationalism is less and less essential as we
continue to develop and advance.

Bl ack Swan Vul nerabi l i ty
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a teacher in London and
ethnicity Lebanese, coined the theory of a Black
Swan. Simply put, there are three main criteria for a
Black Swan:
A small probability of occurrence considered
non-computable probability of the rare event
Moment of impact is unknown and happens in
a moment
The disproportionate impact of such a rare
event that is beyond the realm of normal
expectations
Black Swan Vulnerability is now heard often in
corporate boardrooms. Recent examples like the Target IT breach and the GM recall on the
first day of Mary Barras position as CEO are Black Swans. Further examples, include the
invasion by Russia in Ukraine, which had major implications for European trade, the BP oil spill
in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and Mattel learning its children toys included lead in the paint.
Concerning the cost of globalization, Black Swan Vulnerability entails that in April 2011 the
Fukushima earthquake not only had large implications for Japan and the surrounding region
but also globally. By July 2011, fish markets and sushi bars in California saw the price of fish
increase and supplies vanish. 150 years ago, the same earthquake in Fukushima would not
have such an effect on the rest of the world.

I ncome Di spari ty
GDP per capita rankings display a numerical analysis that economies vary widely and levels
of income do as well. This tells us that, all things equal, as globalization increases, more wealth
is generated thus resulting in wealth dispensed. However, this by no means entails equal
dispersion of wealth. Currently, in the United States income disparity has widened over the
past two decades. Income disparity is already a large matter in the world and looks only to
widen as the year 2020 and 2030 near.
In all, the costs of globalization are necessary to understand the effects globalization has
the world both positively and negatively. Many negative aspects are addressable while lots of
people suppose counter measures towards the rise of globalization as the best plausible way of
reconciliation.
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[5]
Counter Forces

Trade enriches the vast many, pauperizes the few, and the few rebel. - Anonymous

Globalization 2014, seldom to a carefree worldwide transition, is facing major opposition.
A company or a singular force never initiated globalization. Rather, it was perpetuated by
society as efficiency demands increased, technology
advanced, and transportation costs decreased overtime. In
any case, there are major factors playing against the present
globalized world we function in today.

Unions
Firstly, Unions are a powerful force against globalization.
The UTWU, UAW, and Teamsters alike, since the birth of
globalization, have fought against the rise of globalization.
For instance, the UAW backs the American auto industry.
When foreign car companies invest into manufacturing in the
United States, for example, they have strategically placed
themselves south the Mason-Dixon line. Underneath the
Mason-Dixon line, these auto industry competitors have the option to unionize while most have
yet to. Just recently, VW, according to the WSJ, allowed a vote to allow employees to choose
to be part of the UAW. The majority voted against the unionization. Seen as a win for some,
Unions are forewarned against this force. Indeed, as foreign competitors invest globally,
unionized members are becoming seen as the few. Further, this is costing corporations more
money and making it harder to compete. Thus, unions are rebelling against their lost
momentum.

Domestic Monopolies
Secondly, domestic monopolies play a large role in impeding the development of
globalization. During the rise of steal giants like Andrew Carnegie in the 20
th
century, the
power of domestic monopolies became obvious. From Japanese rice growers to US steal
makers, domestic monopolies use tactics like lobbying to keep tariffs high for foreign
companies. These moves come to delay the expansion of globalization through new eras of
corporate influence. Many organizations play a proactive push towards or a contracting pull on
globalization.

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Organized Crime
Thirdly, organized criminal organizations obstruct the natural flow of globalization. There
are many different organizations preventing globalization from taking a stronger force
throughout the world. For instance, pirates in the Strait of Malacca come with heavy weaponry
and invade TEU ships loaded with tons of cargo. Right in-between Malaysia and Indonesia,
most of these ships are either headed or coming from one of the busiest ports in the world.
Singapore has the worlds second busiest port by cargo tonnage in the world right behind the
Shanghai International Port. Undeniable, an ideal location for pirates, this is a bad location for
natural growth of globalization.
Pirates off the coast of Somalia disrupt the flow of globalization just as much in the Strait of
Malacca. To note, highlighting the complexity and magnitude of our interdependent world.
And not only do pirates with an oceanfront confront the growth of globalization. Kidnappers,
Internet hackers, and pirated property all negatively influence globalizations natural,
dominating force.

Suppressive Government
Fourthly, dictator type government powers juice the natural growth from globalization
strikingly. Putins recent annexation of Crimea and the battle for Ukraines freedom
demonstrate a clear example of the impeding forces playing against globalization. Kim Jong-
Un celebrates his power of rule over his people by halting the natural flow of trade at the
borders. National leaders and government powers have the influence to trample on the force
of globalization knocking on their doorstep.

Groups who cannot Compete
Fifthly and lastly, all the groups who cannot compete are a counter force against
globalization. There are many organizations - large and small - collectively and unknowingly
harmonizing against globalization.
NGOs pose a mighty threat against the power of globalization and its speed of onset.
Environmental, educational, human rights, and many more NGOs in the US account for 40,000
potential obstacles. Also, public demonstration groups like Occupy Wall Street, the poorly
educated and Luddites named after Ned Ludd who in the early 1800s was against machines
being used try and sweep globalization back under the rug. Their actions have lead to civil
and uncivil initiatives. Many of these respondents have a reaction towards globalization by
attack. There are two ways any individual could response. That is, one could respond by
taking part in or going against.
Counter forces in globalization are found in the newspaper everyday. Union votes,
partnerships between already dominating firms, government shenanigans, criminals causing
disasters and many more. Whether the news is headlining or dismantled through the grape
vine, counter forces are a prevalent factor in the rise of globalization.



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[Appendix A]
Biography

David Iskander is a speaker, a writer, and an entrepreneur with a
focus on networking and developing people. As a graduate
with a degree in international business, he is currently pursuing
a full-time career in the global corporate world. He lives in
Long Beach, CA.



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[Appendix B]
Tracked Hours

In regard to Malcolm Gladwells special 10,000-hour goal, tracked hours was a practice to
evaluate how much time was devoted to a particular task. This practice, simple and effective, is
completely worthwhile. The main takeaway from tracking my hours for one course is about
blocking out distraction. So much of any persons day is filled with nonsense and time wasted
on trivial tasks. Having this guide, throughout the semester, truly allows you to see your
progress and performance. My time was mainly devoted to reading the WSJ, case studies, and
the writing portfolio. Tracked Hours is a plan to make a goal more than wish.

Total Hours: 153
Weekly Average: 10
Least Hours in One Week: 0 (Spring Break)
Most Hours in one Week: 22 (Finals Week)

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[Appendix C]
Pizza Team

Members:
Gustavo Huerta
Carlos Montes
Victoria Melhuish

Pizza teams throughout the semester varied with different classmates outside of the core pizza
team made up of Carlos Montes and Gustavo Huerta. Carlos aptitude on subject matter was
extensive. His input and insight on topics was insightful, useful and relevant. Gustavos ability
to think outside the box was remarkable. A keen eye on business knowledge and provided
valuable data. Our meetings consisted of going over class notes, relevant information, and
comparing findings.
Additionally, Victoria was attentive and fully versed in class topics. Her keen speaking ability
and sound train-of-thought was significant. Our exchange was through email of information,
data, and comparing class notes to assure full coverage of material.