Entrends – trends, networks, and critical thinking in the 21st century

Causes and Consequences

of

Trends
Lesson 2 module 1
Entrends – trends, networks, and critical thinking in the 21st century

“We are free to choose our paths, but we can’t choose the
consequences that come with them.”

- Sean Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

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cause
A cause is something (or someone) that
consequence
A consequence is a result, a condition
creates an effect and brings about a result brought about something or someone.
offers consequences, or is the reason for a
condition.

Just like the domino effect - the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a
chain of similar events.

When you decide not to study for an exam because of disinterest, the
consequence of this action might be scoring low and will eventually lead to failing the
subject if this behavior or cause will continue.
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causality
It pertains to the relationship between a set of events
wherein the effect is a direct consequence of another set of
circumstances, which is the cause.

Causal inference – is when a person uses data to make claims and causal relationships
port f olio c ontac t
(Hidalgo & Sekhon, n.d.).

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 causes
 Sharing
 Learning
 Interacting
 Marketing

Social media consequences

(Sample trend and its causes and  Positive effects
consequences)  Negative effects
 With the use of social media, one can share information, ideas,
Sharing news, etc.

Since social media allows you to share information, this is a great

LEARNING
avenue to learn.

Social media breaks the traditional barrier of time and distance

INTERACTING between and among people. It allows you to interact with people
across the globe.

Businesses use social media to promote their products and

M ARKETING services, connect and build relationships with customers.

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consequences
Build relationships
Develop social awareness
Foster empathy
Showcase talent
Market your goods and
services
Positive effects
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 It is a source of anxiety and
depression. People compare
themselves with their friends that
give them a feeling of inferiority.

 Cyberbullying can happen. Social

media increases the risk of
violence, abuse, and threats
because of anonymity.

 Productivity reduction. People loaf

around on social media.

 A threat to privacy. Cyber-crimes

Negative effects
happen, and social media
become an instrument for these
crimes to occur..
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What is the relationship of cause and consequences to trends?

An example of this is, a coffee shop observed a decrease in sales.
They use causal research to determine the underlying cause of this
decrease . They implemented an online survey and found out that
customers refuse to visit their shop and buy their products because of
poor customer service and lousy coffee taste. After identifying these
causes, they trained their employees to improve their customer service
and invested in high-quality coffee beans to make great coffees. The
coffee shop noticed a significant increase in customer satisfaction and
loyalty, thus increasing sales.
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overall
The relationship between cause and consequence is essential in identifying and
understanding trends (Señorita, 2019).

As a customer or business owner, this will help you avoid false buy/sells, invest in
trends that 19 have long-term value, and address the underlying issues of the
products.