Grantham SO351 Generational Characteristics

SO351 Grantham University Generational Characteristics Questions Response

Question 1 1. Which of the following is/are not examples of areas society has been impacted by technological advancements?

Communication

Music and Entertainment

Research

Performing

All of the Above

None of the Above

Question 2 1. Which of the following best describes the concept of radical transparency?

Actions taken by companies to apply radical transparency may lead to questions by the consumers regarding the business’ values, management, and employees.

This concept is generally perceived as negative, and therefore not applied within corporations or businesses.

Radical transparency shows that a company or business does not care about its customer’s wants and/or needs.

This concept has no connection to social media and/or the internet.

Question 3 1. Which of the following concepts ultimately guides one’s behavior in a predictable way yet does not mandate that choice?

Net Neutrality/Open Internet Rules

Social Conformity

Nudging

Gerrymandering

Question 4 1. Which of the following concepts is associated with transparency, providing limited blocking and no discrimination?

Net Neutrality/Open Internet Rules

Social Conformity

Nudging

Gerrymandering

Question 5 1. Read each statement below. Match the specific generation that best connects with that generational characteristic.

• Children were/are raised in a dual income or single-family environment yet did/do have more “say” and involvement in family purchases.

• Stereotypically hold the “What’s in it for me” attitude.

• Implemented an increased focus on self-help, while sharing skepticism over media and institutions

• Live within a diverse environment and experience a more customized instruction for one’s educational experience.

Match each answer Above

A. Generation X B. Boomers II or Generation Jones

C. Generation Z

D. Generation Y

Question 6 Connecting to the articles, lecture material, videos and discussion prompts thus far in our course, list at least 3 areas in which technological developments have been a challenge for society to embrace/adapt to. Provide an example and detailed explanation within each of those 3 areas.

Open Question:

Question 7 After reviewing the 3 somewhat different definitions of Artificial Intelligence, how would you define “AI” in your own words? Provide a detailed explanation sharing why society NEEDS AI. Provide a detailed explanation with at least one example sharing how AI is a hindrance to society.

Question 8 Considering all our readings, lectures, videos, and discussions up to this point in our course, please address the following question in your own words. Your response should include specific examples, be no less than 250 words, and connect with our course concepts and terminology. Please be sure to cite any resource used to enhance your thoughts/ideas/opinion.

If you would have known 50 years ago how the technological developments and advances today would be impacting society, what would you have created/developed/changed to ensure these current developments are truly needed for society to thrive? What is the reasoning for wishing you could have created/developed or changed this specific advancement? Answers: