Read chapters $1$ & $2$ from Friedman, Thomas L$.(2007).$ The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty$-$First Century

Discuss the pros and cons of each of the following statements:

Management, shareholders and investors are largely indifferent to where their profits come from or even where the employment is created.

As consumers we want the cheapest drugs that the global supply chain can offer, but as citizens we want to be sure they are regulated and safe.

As citizens we say we support small, local businesses. Yet as consumers we flock to the big box chain stores to save money.

The author of the text suggests instead of complaining about outsourcing, Americans need to think about raising our own bar and doing something better. Every business and everyone needs to improve and become more competitive.

How will any of the above issues affect you as an employee and as a consumer?