If the United States has the ability to grow its own coffee, why would it import coffee from Columbia? Additionally, why does China import its oil from Iran in exchange for technology?

What industries do you think could successfully move to a peer production model? Which could not? Why? Is the key factor the nature of the industry, the nature of the technology in use, social factors, or something else?

What are the pros and cons of running a business on smartphones? Who needs to use smarphones more: big or small companies? Why are smatrphones and technology such an important asset for companies today? Please elaborate and provide examples.

Role and business implications of digital corporate financial reporting (e.g., XBRL technology), and evidence of impact on key stakeholders, including users of financial information, preparers of financial reports, standard setters, auditors, and regulators.

Why do so many new complex system developments incur large risks by choosing to apply immature technology? Give an example of where and how such choices paid off and one where they did not.

In as much as Zimbabwe has quite a number of sources related to geothermal energy production, give reasons why the technology has not been installed in the country. In your answer state the areas with sources. [20 MARKS]

1. What is meant by malware/viruses? What is their history? Are malware and/or viruses recent developments in computer technology or have they been around for a while? What piece of malware/virus are choosing to write about and why?  

in 2/3 paragraph please explain automation reduces the importance of labor cost as a basis for competitive advantage, so can we assume now that the countries with more capital and technology have the competitive advantage?

Explain the traditional and technology-based training methods available for employees (exhibit 11-9). In your opinion which method(s) offers the best value in terms of accessibility, cost and ability to deliver information?