GlobalStudies06

What most called my attention from the reading was the fact that Dell has built such a big worldwide enterprise, in which it does not depend on a single factory or company to run and satisfy demands. Factories are able to get components from very different places such Costa Rica and Taiwan, and they employ this method to keep the company running and make all laptops and computers ordered by costumers get to their destinations on time.

Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention is what a method the company uses to mantain a progressive order in which every demand is satisfied on time. In order to make this possible, Dell uses many other smaller companies and does not depend only in one for an specific component, and also uses marketing techniques.

CEO’s - Chief executive operator

ODM - Original Design Manufacturer

Basically the way that Dell works is that it has lots of smaller companies (some doing the same job) working for one big company. They sometimes has 5 or 6 differnt companies who manufacture the same item just in case any of the other supply chains fall apart. And becasue it has all of these smaller companies working for it, it prevents any meltdown in processing, which allows a faster, safer, more reliable and less expensive company.
JESSE B.

     After reading this article I was in shock to see that so many parts came from so many different places all over the world. I never thought that something so small like a fan for cooling down the notebook cant be assembled in the same place as the hard drive. Understanding that parts are being built in other countries made me think “is the United States as smart as they say?” Everything that is built in other countries is made into the notebook here in america. Does american intelegence only exceed to putting things together? I hope not. As I continued to read more, we actually came up with the ideas of making DELL companies all over the world for cheep labor rather then having them all here in the United States.

The Dell thorey of conflect prevention I bevlieve is to have the DELL company stationed all over the world to help the production of lap tops run smooth and easy. This helps because the original DELL company can pay less for labor in other countries rather then pay more if it were set up in the united states.

Supplier Logistics Centers (SLCs)- centers that hold Dell parts and located close to the company so parts can be easily transported.

1.  Pick one of the countries that the authors profile.  What do the authors say this country needs to do to help deal with the situation in North Korea?

2.  Look back at the thesis, supporting points and specific suggestions for each country contained in this article.  Analyze the entire argument and find one piece of the argument that you disagree with.  Explain why.

3.  Find another word you are unfamiliar with, find the definition and include it on the blog.

1.  In your own words, what is the author’s thesis?

2.  The author argues the U.S. needs to change its course.  What two recommendations make the most sense to you and why?

3.  Find one word that you are unfamiliar with in the reading.  Look it up and post the word and the definition.  No word may be used twice!

1.  Increased economic sanctions against North Korea are a strong possibility to punish them for their nuclear tests.  After reading first hand stories of North Koreans who would be impacted by this, do you think sanctions are a good idea?  Why or why not?

2.  A widespread distrust of Americans and American culture comes through clearly in these articles.  Do you think the root cause of this distrust stems from cultural differences, historical differences or political/educational teachings?  Defend your viewpoint.

3.  List one criticism of the U.S. found in these articles that you think has at least SOME merit and why this is so.

1.  How dangerous was North Korea as of 1/13/03 when the Time article was written?  Provide three reasons why.

2.  How dangerous is North Korea today?  Explain your answer using three events from the timeline after the article.

BY THE WAY - let’s step it up some on the HWs folks.  Too many zeros in the grade book!

1.  Start building your context relating to North Korea by thinking of five questions coming out of the two readings.

2.  Now, start to build your understanding by ANSWERING one of your peer’s questions to the best of your ability at this point in time. 

List two questions you have going into this article AND

three predictions you have about this research study based on the title, abstract and subheadings throughout the article.

The debate is on!  I’m excited to hear it tomorrow.  But before we do that, what do YOU think individually?  Is outsourcing a positive or negative trend and why?  Include three reasons for your answer!

1.  In your view, what are the three key criteria a nation must have to be an outsourcing leader like India?  Defend each of your answers.

1.  What is Arafat saying and on an emotional level - do you agree with him?

2.  Now take the opposite viewpoint and logically lay out the argument you do not emotionally agree with. 

a)  If you agree with Arafat, then find three points where Israeli’s could successfully counter his arguments.

b)  If you disagree with Arafat, then find a minimum of three points where he presents a logical argument.

Remember - this is a tough assignment, so I want to see you attempting to make sense of the arguments.  Also, we are practicing understanding the emotional component to disagreements as well as the logical underpinnings as well.  Emotion is good, but should not overwhelm logic.

1.  We are at the beginning of our Israeli / Palestine studies and need to start figuring out how people view the situation and developing predictions about what will happen. 

A) In your own words, write Peter David’s thesis statement in this article and then B) brainstorm three ways you would argue against this thesis or poke holes in the thesis based on his arguments.

Just one question today boys and girls.  You are welcome and enjoy your FOUR DAY WEEKEND (you brats!).  -JM 

1.  Do you agree with Azari that the Iranian threat is severe and the world must “act decisively before it’s too late”? 

Or do you agree with Rubin that Iran isn’t as serious a threat as many say since “lumping all these groups under a single [heading] creates the image of one worldwide and powerful jihadi movement, rather than [different] groups…”?

Provide three reasons for your answer.

1.  Describe three ways in which the Islamic Republic found its way into the lives of the characters in this graphic novel.

2.  Translate the graphic novel into a one paragraph statement about the author’s position on ONE of the following:

a) the schools in Iran after the Islamic revolution

b) Iran’s war with Iraq or

c) social control the regime has over the country.

3.  What did you think about the graphic novel format and why?