Section 1
“Technology,” discusses how technological advancements and changes may affect how we can work to find solutions for the global threats discussed so far. Technological advances can and do affect development in positive and negative ways.
1) Besides biotechnology, discuss another form of technology that seems to have the greatest potential positive effect on food security.
2) Discuss any potential negative uses of that technology and climate change impacts (for developing or developed countries).
3) In what ways do the benefits of these technologies outweigh negative consequences they have on food security? Be specific and provide examples.
Section 2
Top executives and members of a corporation’s board of directors have different roles and responsibilities. Traditionally, executives have been responsible for determining the firm’s strategic direction and implementing strategies to achieve it, whereas the board of directors has been responsible for monitoring and controlling managerial decisions and actions. Some argue that boards should become more involved with the formulation of a firm’s strategies.
1. Respond to the following:
a. How would the board’s increased involvement in the selection of strategies affect a firm’s strategic competitiveness?
b. What evidence would you offer to support their position?
