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Which of the following best describes the relationship between microtrends and macrotrends?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between microtrends and macrotrends?
- Microtrends are small-scale phenomena that, when aggregated, can form macrotrends. (correct)
- Macrotrends represent short-lived fads, while microtrends have a lasting impact on society.
- Microtrends and macrotrends are independent of each other and do not influence each other's development.
- Macrotrends are localized events, while microtrends have a global impact.
What is the primary difference between a trend and a fad?
What is the primary difference between a trend and a fad?
- A trend represents a long-term pattern of behavior, while a fad is a short-lived burst of popularity. (correct)
- A trend lasts for a short time, while a fad persists over a long duration.
- A trend involves a small number of people, while a fad involves a large number of people.
- A trend is started by a trendsetter, while a fad emerges spontaneously.
How does a 'trendsetter' contribute to the development of a trend?
How does a 'trendsetter' contribute to the development of a trend?
- By initiating a new behavior or style that gains widespread acceptance. (correct)
- By studying trends and the way they develop and affect society.
- By analyzing existing trends and predicting their future impact.
- By maintaining the status quo and preventing societal changes.
Which element is NOT a factor in establishing a trend?
Which element is NOT a factor in establishing a trend?
How do megatrends differ from macrotrends?
How do megatrends differ from macrotrends?
Why is 'versatility' considered a characteristic of a trend?
Why is 'versatility' considered a characteristic of a trend?
What role does 'cool-hunting' play in identifying trends?
What role does 'cool-hunting' play in identifying trends?
How do gigatrends primarily manifest themselves?
How do gigatrends primarily manifest themselves?
In strategic analysis, what does examining the variables that will change state situations and potential challenges primarily accomplish?
In strategic analysis, what does examining the variables that will change state situations and potential challenges primarily accomplish?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between cause and consequence?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between cause and consequence?
How does 'crafting combinations' contribute to the process of analysis?
How does 'crafting combinations' contribute to the process of analysis?
How do technological factors primarily impact an organization according to PEST analysis?
How do technological factors primarily impact an organization according to PEST analysis?
In the context of globalization, which factor primarily accelerates technological transmission?
In the context of globalization, which factor primarily accelerates technological transmission?
What distinguishes internal migration from external migration?
What distinguishes internal migration from external migration?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates ecological globalization?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates ecological globalization?
How does financial globalization primarily manifest?
How does financial globalization primarily manifest?
What is the main focus of social globalization?
What is the main focus of social globalization?
What does strategic analysis enable individuals to do?
What does strategic analysis enable individuals to do?
Flashcards
Trend
Trend
A pattern of behavior demonstrated by a large number of people over time.
Trendsetter
Trendsetter
A person who initiates or starts a trend.
Fad
Fad
An interest or fashion that is very popular for a short period.
Futurist
Futurist
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Microtrend
Microtrend
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Macrotend
Macrotend
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Megatrend
Megatrend
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Cool-hunting
Cool-hunting
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Documentation
Documentation
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Analysis
Analysis
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SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
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PEST Analysis
PEST Analysis
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Strategic Analysis
Strategic Analysis
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Intuitive Thinking
Intuitive Thinking
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Internal Migration
Internal Migration
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External Migration
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Collaboration
Collaboration
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Consequence
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Study Notes
Trends and Trend Analysis
- Trends are patterns of behavior exhibited by a large number of people during a specific period.
- Fads are popular interests or fashions that last for a short time.
- Trendsetters initiate trends.
- Trend spotting is identifying and studying trends and their societal impact.
- Cool hunting is anticipating popular trends before they gain widespread popularity.
- Elements of a trend include:
- Participants: individuals or groups who follow the trend.
- Pattern of behavior: repetitive actions that define a trend.
- Long time period: trends typically span decades.
- Cause: events, ideas, technologies, or individuals that start the trend.
- Consequences: significant impacts of the trend.
- Trend Hierarchies include:
- Microtrends: minor, observable trends in everyday life.
- Macrotrends: broader trends impacting society for longer periods.
- Megatrends: established macrotrends that are widely accepted as prevalent conditions.
- Gigatrends: pervasive trends affecting most aspects of human life, defining eras.
- Trend Characteristics:
- Innovation: introducing novelties or changes.
- Consistency: recognizable patterns within the trend.
- Versatility: adaptability across different cultures and demographics.
- Examples of visual culture trends include digital cameras, smartphones, internet, and social media.
Trend Analysis Methods
- Documentation: recording trend observations.
- Memory archive: storing documented observations for easy retrieval.
- Analysis: Examining and combining data to understand trends.
- Brainstorming: generating ideas related to trends.
- Grouping: organizing data into categories.
- Crafting combinations: connecting different trends and envisioning future scenarios.
- Presentation: communicating findings for understanding and analyzing relationships between causes and consequences.
Human Thinking and Decision-Making
- Humans are rational beings capable of reasoning and thinking.
- Thinking skills enable information processing, connections, decisions, and new ideas.
- Strategic analysis is a structured approach to complex problem-solving that breaks down problems into components.
- The five-step decision-making process includes:
- Identifying problems and relevant factors.
- Analyzing problems, causes, and challenges.
- Generating creative and practical solutions.
- Implementing the solution plan.
- Evaluating outcomes and learning from experiences.
- SWOT Analysis evaluates internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats.
- PEST Analysis examines broader environmental factors influencing organizations.
- Political factors: government regulations.
- Economic factors: cost of capital and consumer spending.
- Social factors: consumer needs and market size.
- Technological factors: barriers to entry and innovation.
- Intuitive thinking involves instinctive understanding without conscious reasoning.
- Local networks are daily interactions and mutual interest groups.
Globalization & Migration
- Globalization is the intensification of international connections.
- Globalization is the most powerful force for societal change.
- Roland Robertson is associated with the study of globalization.
- Labor is defined as work, especially physical exertion.
- Migration is the move of people from one location to another.
- Internal migration: relocating within a country.
- External migration: relocating to another country.
- Forced migration: relocation due to external pressures.
- Immigration: moving into a country.
- Types of globalization:
- Economic globalization: increasing economic interdependence.
- Trans-national companies: businesses operating across borders.
- Social globalization: improvements in people-centered development.
- Political globalization: multilateralism and transnational institutions.
- Financial globalization: global financial flows.
- Technological globalization: technological exchange.
- Ecological globalization: exchange of materials between ecosystems.
- Geographical globalization: interconnectedness of societies and individuals.
- Interconnections of people and nations: connections based on commonalities, organization, collaboration, and cooperation.
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Description
Explore trends as patterns of behavior, differentiating them from fads. Learn about trendsetters, spotting, cool hunting, and the key elements defining a trend. Discover the trend hierarchies: microtrends, macrotrends, and megatrends.
