Mark Granovetter contributes to the study of innovation most significantly through his theory of embeddedness, which argues that morality, culture, and politics are intricately connected to economic markets through social relationships and collaboration. He describes the existence of trust in these relationships as being crucial; without it, economics would be either over-socialized or under-socialized, wherein innovation cannot occur. Seeing the market as a product of human creation, Granovetter contends that developed networks significantly influence economics and although they do not guarantee success, social relationships develop trust and therefore reduce chances of wrongdoing by “outlawing” immoral market behaviors.
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His “Three Worlds of Innovation” system categorizes countries into one of three differentiations of entrepreneurial abilities. The category of marginalized countries includes areas of low innovative contributions, such as Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The second tier categorizes technological diffusers, which have advanced production and technology absorption abilities but low contribution to innovation, including China, India, and the former Soviet Union. At the top of the hierarchy is the core country category, which includes “Western” states like the United States, Japan, and nations in Western Europe which dominate innovation due to their wealth, supportive abilities, and developed infrastructure. Sachs describes the hostility of marginalized countries to innovation, blaming the absence of national innovation systems/democratic policy and poor STEM support, as well as natural disadvantages such as ecological and environmental challenges. To become a diffuser and/or a core country, he recommends marginalized countries aim to develop their urban areas into sites of globalized production, attracting financial grants and international support for scientific advancements. By integrating a national economy into world production, states such as Singapore and Israel have become bases of operation for world-class technology leaders. Conclusively, Sachs contends that while many aspects of innovation (such as intellectual property rights and technology transfer) must be reimagined themselves, the public provision and promotion of STEM is critical to innovation and must be supported
Macy, M. W., & Skvoretz, J. (1998, October). The evolution of trust and cooperation between strangers: A Computational Model. American Sociological Review, 63, 638-660.
Cowen insists that “…cross cultural exchange, while it will alter and disrupt each society it touches, will support innovation and creative human energies” (275). In this section of the article, Cowen admits that the spread of culture and ideas will unquestionably cause conflict between those who support cross cultural trade and those who do not. Nonetheless, the world is evolving, and this means that older cultures and products need to make way for newer ideas and inventions. In general, parts of the world may begin to look increasingly similar as products become more widespread, but trade between cultures will ultimately “…increase diversity over time by accelerating the pace of change and bringing new cultural goods with each era or generation” (273). The new ideas that are introduced within societies increases the variety and diversity within cultures, allowing for more creativity among its
Biernacki, Richard, and Ellen Meiksins Wood. “The Origin of Capitalism.” Contemporary Sociology 2000 : 638. Print.
The Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkun completely changed the way I view creativity. I noticed that we all have creativity inside of us; it is by means of expressing our deepest desires and ideas that we display our creativity to others. Burkun destroys myth after myth about innovation, which had me ready to start inventing my first million dollar idea! Berkun outlines ways to tap into innovation and pulls from history to guide us into the future. His simple and common prose gave me courage to tackle the tough problems. I now feel as though I have a firm grasp on what it means to be an effective creator.
Arguments supporting the "flat world theory" come mainly from Friedman. His argument rests on the assumption of ten flatteners and a triple convergence. Friedman says that the power of new information technology has helped bring the world closer together and has made it more interconnected and interdependent (Friedman, 2005). More people now have access to this technological platform for education, innovation and entrepreneurship (Friedman, 2005). However, Florida (2005, p.51) argues that this flat playing field mainly affects the advanced countries, which see not only manufacturing work but also higher-end jobs. Other developing or undeveloped countries simply do not have the luxury of this connection and are left out of this technological platform. Florida (2005, p.51) contends that “...there are more insidious tensions among the world’s growing peaks, sinking valleys, and shifting hills”. This inequality is growing across the world and within countries.
...nce, that while the bourgeoisie can assert its interests everywhere.” (Conklin & Fletcher, 1999, p. 50). Even though today’s society has branched away from an imperialistic mindset, the roots of globalization promote the advancements of power to those who are already very much in power, minus the war and the bloodthirsty monopolizations. To step outside the spectrum of imperialism, and ponder upon today’s world culture, America seems to be shaping the world, as we know it. The blueprint of progress and ever changing industrial, economical and global influences are greatly dependent on that of America and their innovations. It may not be American scientists behind the computers at NASA or behind the keyboards of Windows computers but there are U.S. based industries. The exponential progress of Globalization can be directly linked to American affairs, without a doubt.
The current issues that have been created by the market have trapped our political system in a never-ending cycle that has no solution but remains salient. There is constant argument as to the right way to handle the market, the appropriate regulatory measures, and what steps should be taken to protect those that fail to be competitive in the market. As the ideological spectrum splits on the issue and refuses to come to a meaningful compromise, it gets trapped in the policy cycle and in turn traps the cycle. Other issues fail to be handled as officials drag the market into every issue area and forum as a tool to direct and control the discussion. Charles Lindblom sees this as an issue that any society that allows the market to control government will face from the outset of his work.
...stablish an infrastructure that assist in development and innovation are those people who live abroad.
Throughout the chapters assigned, Dicken focuses on the patterns and processes of global shifts, on the forms produced by the globalization of economic activities and on the forces producing those forms. He builds his arguments around three interconnected processes, which in his view are the reasons for reshaping the global economic map. Those are Transnational Corporations (“TNC”), States, and Technology.
The pivotal second chapter of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, "Of the Principle which gives occasion to the Division of Labour," opens with the oft-cited claim that the foundation of modern political economy is the human "propensity to truck, barter, and exchange one thing for another."1 This formulation plays both an analytical and normative role. It offers an anthropological microfoundation for Smith's understanding of how modern commercial societies function as social organizations, which, in turn, provide a venue for the expression and operation of these human proclivities. Together with the equally famous concept of the invisible hand, this sentence defines the central axis of a new science of political economy designed to come to terms with the emergence of a novel object of investigation: economic production and exchange as a distinct, separate, independent sphere of human action. Moreover, it is this domain, the source of wealth, which had become the main organizational principle of modern societies, displacing the once-ascendant positions of theology, morality, and political philosophy.
...ividuals and systems should be developed to encourage innovation in a flexible way with few legal restrictions. Government and investors should work towards improving the infrastructure of the nation by providing facilities and platforms making it simple for any individual to innovate.
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...o we can achieve our dreams in life: “we are now living in a world where time and space don’t matter anymore” just like J.Mittleman said. Globalization as we just learned is relative, whether it’s an opportunity or an exploitation depends on where you sit and how you look at the world. Kent, J., Kinetz, E. & Whehrfritz, G. Newsweek. Bottom of the barrel. - The dark side of globalization (2008/March24). David, P. Falling of The Edge, Travels through the Dark Heart of Globalization..Nov 2008. (p62)
Schaeffer, Robert K. "Globalization and Technology." Academic Search Complete. Phi Kappa Phi, 1 Nov. 2003. Web. 20 Apr. 2014.
Scientific and technological progress is one of the most important and far reaching of humanity’s effort streams throughout history. One of the hallmarks of any great society is what new or improved knowledge of the world and how it works that the society can contribute. A strong and vibrant culture celebrates the spirit of invention and innovation. Closely allied with this concept is the spirit of entrepreneurship, considered one of the greatest qualities of the American culture.