Name Victoria Terhaar Class time: 12 pm
KEEP THIS TO 1-3 – PAGES LONG (EXCLUDING REFERENCE PAGE)
Author: Sara Baase
Date of Publication: 2008
Book: A Gift Of Fire
Sections read: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
1. (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a. When I read that between 1993 and 2002, 309.9 million jobs ended, but in the same period of time 327.7 million jobs were added, I wouldn’t know whether or not to think this would be a positive or negative action because of the difference within the jobs. (pg 311)
b. I agree with Baase on page 315 when she states that the new technologically advanced jobs of the 21st century require at least a college degree with job training for a worker to be successful at that job.
c. When Alan Blinder states that 28-42 million jobs have the potential to become off shore jobs it makes me wonder if in the future that will happen and that amount of people will become unemployed in the United States. (page 321)
2. (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?
In sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this chapter, Baase begins by describing and listing all of the current and past jobs that have been taken over by technology. Baase explains that with the destruction of millions of jobs, there has been an equal or greater amount of creation of jobs. She gives the reader different explanations such as a countries economy, or social development that have factored into the change of jobs. Offshoring is an important section that explains how companies are taking their business to different countries for cheaper and leaving Americans unemployed. Baase gives both pros and cons and the ethics coincided with offshoring (pgs 308-327). In section 6.3 Baase introduces telecommuting, which is basically a mobile job, whether it be at home or one that can be done from a computer anywhere. She talks about the pros, cons, and restrictions within this business (327-332).
3. (Application)Name a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – BE SPECIFIC AND EXPLAIN?
One thing potential employees may find frustrating, but potential employers find helpful is the availability of a potential employees profile on a social networking site. I’ve seen this done personally because my father is the owner of a medical management company and he checks potential employees Facebook’s to see if they are suitable candidates for a job. This issue has become widespread throughout the United States directly affecting whether or not a person may or may not get a job. Some employers are open about using this tactic, which is why that research has shown that 24% of employers have hired a person based on their profile, while 33% have not (http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151044/employers_admit_checking_facebook_before_hiring.html).
4. (Analysis)Address ANY that apply. How can you compare one of the situations in this chapter to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? Be sure to reference the chapter and your solution. What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? Try to connect what you have by reading this article and how it applies to the stages in Bloom's taxonomy in 2 full sentences.
Baase consistently saying different examples throughout the chapter of jobs that have been taken over by technology ignited me thinking about certain jobs that don’t have to do with technology and wondering how and if those jobs could ever be taken over. One example would be classical music. I used to play the string bass and piano and there is no way a person can get that same sound of an orchestra by technology without people actually playing their instruments. People then wouldn’t get to enjoy sounds from orchestras such as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Another job that I don’t think technology should completely take over is the teaching industry. Too many students learn more effectively from people rather than computers.
5. (Synthesis) Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not? Back up with FACTS)? What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material?
I do agree with what is being said within this chapter because just living my everyday life I can see what is being said affecting me personally. Just this past weekend I had a problem using my debit card out of town and the first number sent me to a machine operator, and the second to a foreign person. Whether or not that person was in a different country is unknown but that supports what Baase was talking about with businesses offshoring. It is obvious for people to see how technology is changing the future of the job market and business sector.
6. (Evaluation) Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What ethical evaluations (see Chap1-1.4 for exp of Ethics) or decisions were made/can be assumed from this chapter? What new ideas will you make after reading this chapter?
I absolutely think all topics within this chapter are relevant in today’s society. People can look right in front of them or in the newspaper, or on the television and see the changing market within today’s business economy. It is clear to know that the rate of unemployment is an issue that has been fluctuating for the past ten years now because of the recession within this country which has affected almost each individual person.
References
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151044/employers_admit_checking_facebook_before_hiring.html
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