Trends Lesson 2 Flashcards
is a group of people whom we interact daily. Our relationships are networked. If you look at the nature, networks are everywhere. The cellular network in the human brain, for instance, is an amazing network that makes human life possible.
Network
Network are analyzed in terms of?
- Density
- Hierarchy
- Complexity
- Interdependence
- Embeddedness
based on the number of connections between or among the actors (people). The higher the number, the denser the system
Density
Actors in the network can pill their investments on social relations by establishing relations with a diverse set of groups in the community.
Hierarchy
the extent to which a link between actors served a multiplicity of interests in the community.
Complexity
The ties in the network can be used in facilitating change and reform.
Interdependence
a network of relations within each person is rooted included family, friends, and acquaintances.
Embeddedness
is defined as the individual’s capacity for thinking conceptually, imaginatively, systematically, and opportunistically with regard to the attainment of success in the future.
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Analysis
- Anticipate
- Think Critically
- Interpret
- Decide
- Align
- Learn
is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and is a structured planning method that evaluates those four elements of an organization, project or business venture
SWOT Analysis
Acronym for SWOT
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats.
characteristics of the business or project that give it an advantage over others
Strengths
characteristics of the business that place the business or project at a disadvantage relative to others
Weaknesses
elements in the environment that the business or project could exploit to its advantage
Opportunities
elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the business or project
Threats
