Trends, Networks, Globalization, and Migration - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to trends, networks, globalization, and migration from the lecture notes.

Trend

A continuous pattern of change that occurs in a condition, a process, or an output.

Duration of Time

Prevails for a considerable period of time and is not short lived.

Acceptability

Accepted and embraced by a good number of people or a majority.

Cultural roots

Based on traditions, systems of belief, and accepted values in a society.

Transitory Increase or Decrease

May experience a rise or decline in its popularity and level of acceptance.

Versatility

Flexible or open to changes and adjustments to continually suit the needs of the people.

Basic Need

Fulfills an essential human need.

Driver of Change

The way an emerging trend bends, modifies, or replaces an existing one.

Innovation

Geared towards the improvement of an old trend.

Megatrend

Originated a long time ago but continues to influence people in the present times.

Climate Change

An example of a megatrend that affects many aspects of society.

Macrotrend

Focused on a specific component or part of a prevailing megatrend.

E-sports

An example of a macrotrend.

Microtrend

Has scope limited to specific people, locations, or conditions.

Local Networks

Networks that extend outside the self and include family and community.

Community

The network that extends outside the family and includes groups like friends, neighbors, and churchmates.

Social Networks

Networks of social interaction and personal relationships that grow with exposure to others.

Social Networks Map

A visual representation of social network connections showing reach and configuration.

Node

Intersecting or meeting points in a network; individuals in a relationship.

Tie

The link connecting the nodes; the common ground between individuals in a relationship.

Directed Network

Connections between nodes that are directional; may or may not be reciprocal.

Undirected Network

Non directional by nature; nodes exist in a common network.

Communication Networks

Show the structure of social interaction within a network.

Information Networks

Provide details on the background of an individual or organization.

Problem Solving Networks

Indicate the individuals who can be approached regarding particular problems or issues.

Knowledge Networks

Categorize actors in a professional network by skills, experience, and expertise.

Career Networks

Link with other professionals in the same field to expand the professional network.

Geosocial networking

Using geographic information to connect people and share location based information.

Gathering Information

Uses of social network mapping to identify patterns and potential links.

Purpose of Social Networks

Predicting results by evaluating the strength and nature of ties between nodes.

Question of Validity

Data may be misinterpreted; data sources should be validated.

Complexity

Social network maps are complex; attention to directionality and number of ties is needed.

Social Network Grid

A grid that identifies how connections are interrelated with each other.

Strategic Analysis

The ability to plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, and utilize resources to keep a network afloat.

Strategic Planning

Process closely related to strategic analysis; involves locating obstacles and opportunities to achieve missions.

SWOT analysis

An analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Immediacy

An immediate perceptual component of intuition in thinking.

Sensing-relationships

Perceiving and understanding relationships within a network.

Reasoning (Intuition)

Reasoning based on intuition; critical to recognizing patterns and solving problems.

Intuition in Sciences

Intuition plays a central role in scientific discovery, later supported by analysis.

Right Hemisphere

The brain region associated with imaginative, creative, and intuitive thought.

Left Hemisphere

The brain region associated with analytic and calculation skills.

Subconscious

Things not currently in the conscious mind but influencing thoughts and behavior.

Conscious

Things within our current field of awareness.

Logical Reasoning

Arguments that deduce conclusions from premises.

Globalization

Increased interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples and countries through trade, investment, and IT.

Positive Effects of Globalization

Better products at lower prices, collaboration, cross cultural exchange, spread of knowledge, quick technology advances, open mindedness.

Negative Effects of Globalization

Environmental problems, economic dependence, job insecurity, threat to local economy and culture, disease spread.

Migration

Movement of people from one location to another, international or internal.

Emigration

Leaving the home country to live in another country (perspective of home country).

Immigration

Entering a foreign country to settle (perspective of host country).

Transit Migration

Moving across a country without intending to settle, with the aim to reach another country.

Circular Migration

Departing a country to move to another with the intention of returning to the origin within a timeframe.

Return or Re-migration

Returning to the home country after living abroad.

Temporary Migration

A stay in a foreign country that is limited in duration.

Permanent Migration

A stay in a foreign country with the intention to settle permanently.

Undetermined Migration

The duration of stay is not specified.

Contract Migration

Length of stay depends on the terms of the employment contract.

Seasonal Migration

Stay is less than a year and occurs repeatedly.

Emigrants

People who leave their home country to live in a foreign country.

Immigrants

People who enter a foreign country to settle.

Refugees

People who move to a foreign country due to serious risks such as war or persecution.

Economic reason for migrating

Move to another country for job opportunities.

Social reason for migrating

Move to be with loved ones or family.

Political reason for migrating

Move due to negative political climate or war.

Environmental reason for migrating

Move due to risks of natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.

Labor

Effort used to provide services or goods for economic growth.

Laborers

People who use their skills to provide services or transform materials into goods and earn wages.

Unskilled

Jobs that do not require formal training.

Semi-Skilled

Jobs that require various forms of education or training.

Skilled

Jobs that require specialized training.

Professional

Jobs that require the highest level of education, training, and managerial skills.