Looking at the World

Problem: Is usually smaller than an issue

Issue: An issue is a complex “problem” also requiring a solution.

Social factors: These are factors that relate to human society and its organization, such as demographics, social structures, and cultural norms.

Political factors: These are factors that relate to the government and its policies, laws, and regulations.

Economic factors: These are factors that relate to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

Environmental factors: These are factors that relate to the physical environment, including natural resources, climate change, and pollution

Cultural factors: These are factors that relate to the beliefs, values, and customs of a society.

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that have a vested interest or concern in a particular project, business, or issue.

examples: Business: In a business context, stakeholders may include customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, regulators, and local communities

Social: In a social context, stakeholders may include community members, social service organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups.

Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among individuals, businesses, and countries around the world.

Quality of Life Factors

Education

Employment

Family

Freedom

Health

Natural Environment

Respect and Equity

Safety and Security

Values and Beliefs

Wealth

Factors influencing perspective

Socio Economic

Life experiences

A paradigm is a set of beliefs, concepts, values, and practices that shape the way we understand and interpret a particular phenomenon or subject matter.

Words that relate to Paradigm:

Assumptions

Concept

Methodoligies

Theories

Advertising Bias

Advertising refers to the practice of creating and distributing promotional content or messages about a product, service, or brand in order to influence consumer behavior and drive sales.

Corporate Bias

Corporate bias refers to the tendency of companies and organizations to prioritize their own interests and perspectives over those of other stakeholders, such as employees, consumers, and the wider community.

Sustainability refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.