Reflect on your social networking experiences and think of any ties you have (or had) with individuals or groups who provided any of the following:
a. The opportunity to pursue a new job or career. Explain.
b. Much-needed direction and support. Explain.
c. The motivation to be creative and try something new. Explain.
How did these ties impact you personally and/or professionally? Explain.
Analyze these and other benefits of their networks in more depth. Specifically, what patterns emerge when they examine the value of: 1) diverse ties and 2) strong and weak ties? How can social networking be used to:
1) Build diverse networks
2) Diminish the global digital divide
3) Minimize online micro-aggressions
4) Create a resource for sharing through networking
5) Create personal empowerment through networking
6) Managerial cross-cultural opportunities though social networking