Gap Analysis: Global Communications

Running head: GAP ANALYSIS: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

Gap Analysis: Global Communications

Krishawn M. Davis-Darby

University of Phoenix

Gap Analysis: Global Communications

Over the years "globalization" has acquired considerable emotive force; especially in the business world. Some view it as a process that is beneficial; a key to future world economic development. However, others view it with hostility, and at times even fear. They feel it increases inequality within and between nations. They also feel it comprises employment and living standards. In addition, they feel that it also causes ethics to be challenged (Weinstein, 2007).

Globalization offers extensive opportunities for true worldwide innovation. However, it is not progressing evenly. Countries that have been able to integrate are developing more rapidly. The issues in the emerging market, which in this instance is communication, have made it evident that the opportunities for globalization do not occur without risk. Risks arise from volatile capital movements. There are also risks of social, economic, and ethical (2007).

Economic "globalization" is a historical process, which is the result of human innovation as well as technological progress. It refers to the