1. Increased Government scrutiny into merger
1.1. Anti-trust laws are strengthened
1.1.1. Less mergers and acquisitions take place in the IT industry
2. War for talent increases
2.1. Unemployment decreases
2.2. Increased applicants to IT jobs
2.2.1. More jobs created within IT sector
2.2.1.1. Increase in investments into IT
2.2.1.1.1. IT market becomes driving force in ecomony for country
2.2.1.2. Introduction of new technologies
2.2.1.2.1. Increased demand for new technology
3. Increase in variety of hate speeches
3.1. Increase in social discussion forums
3.1.1. Increase in separation of social identities
4. Increase in country's diversity
4.1. Increase in globalization
4.1.1. IT company expands its operations to other global markets
5. Increase in bias in news media
5.1. Poor media regulations
6. Increase in social media use
6.1. Increase innovation in social media platforms
6.1.1. IT company develops analtyical software to measure consumer behaviour on social media.
6.1.1.1. IT company sells software to businesses
6.1.1.1.1. IT company makes more revenue
6.1.2. IT company recieves increased traffic from social channels
6.1.2.1. IT company increases ad spend on social channels
7. Impeachment of Top Political Leader
7.1. Increase in political unrest
7.2. Decrease in impactful policies
7.3. Proof of criminal activity
7.4. Vice President will be appointed as top political leader
8. Economic recession
8.1. War amongst nations
8.2. Financial uncertainty
8.2.1. High debt rates
8.2.1.1. Increase in debt borrowing
8.2.1.1.1. Increased in unemployment rates
8.2.2. Increased inflation rates
8.3. Lack of trust in government
8.4. Lack of trust in financial institutions
8.4.1. Increase in litigation against financial institutions
8.4.2. Increase in media coverage of financial institution activity
8.5. IT companies experience significant decrease in revenue.
8.5.1. IT companies with weak balance sheets run out of money
8.5.1.1. Many IT companies shut down
8.5.2. IT companies with decent balance sheets re-structure and downsize
8.5.2.1. Underperfoming business units shut down
8.5.2.2. Underperforming employees let go
9. Increase in immigration
9.1. Increase in border control policies
9.1.1. Increase budget for border control initiatives
9.1.1.1. Increase support from the National Guard troops
9.1.1.2. Increase in investment in training facilities
9.1.1.2.1. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents will become skilled in their jobs
9.1.1.3. Increase in funding for Coast Guard
9.1.1.3.1. Ensures a higher sense of maritime security
9.1.1.4. Increase demand for hires for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents
9.1.1.4.1. Increase in screeners and polygraph administrators to speed up hiring process
9.1.1.5. Increase of CBP Internal Affairs Investigators
9.1.1.5.1. Improve and maintain CBP's and Border Patrol's anti-corruption and use of force policies
9.1.1.6. Higher taxes for tax payers
9.1.2. Border Enforcement Security Taskforce (BEST) - working with US federal, state and local law enforcement with Mexican law enforcement to share info on border crime
9.1.2.1. Increase in information-sharing and collaboration
9.1.3. Create a wall barrier with potential technological innovations
9.1.3.1. Gives IT company the potential to cater to government; inspires innovation & growth
9.1.4. Investing more money to bring new technologies and capabilities to support border patrol agents
9.1.5. Increase in compromises on policy regarding immigration policies
9.1.5.1. Increase in coopoeration between Mexico and the USA
9.1.5.1.1. Decrease in number of immigrants illegally entering country
9.1.6. Encouraging private-sector investment in border infrastructure
9.1.6.1. Saving government resources
9.1.6.2. Increase in demand for commerce-friendly infrastructure from private sector
9.1.6.2.1. Gives IT company the potential to cater to government; inspires innovation & growth
9.1.7. Body cameras
9.1.7.1. Gives IT company the potential to cater to government; inspires innovation & growth
10. Rise of Identity politics
10.1. Governments that fail to promote unifying values
11. Laxed anti-trust laws
11.1. IT company wants to increase their influence over market share
11.1.1. IT company successfully mergers/acquires a rival IT company
11.1.1.1. IT company revenue enhancement through market share gain
11.1.1.2. Increased value generation of IT company
11.1.1.3. Increase in cost efficiency due to economies of scale
12. Emergence of social uprisings among the population
12.1. Decreased unity among employees and damaged corporate culture at IT company
12.2. Increased crime rates
12.2.1. Infrastructure destruction
12.2.1.1. Loss of IT physical property
12.2.1.1.1. Loss of intellectual property
12.2.2. Business interruption
12.2.3. IT infrastructure destruction
12.2.3.1. Loss of intellectual property
12.2.3.1.1. Innovation setbacks
12.2.4. Protests and riots
12.2.4.1. Less people purchasing IT products/services
12.3. Increased monitoring of online conversations
12.3.1. Increase use of IT products/services
12.3.2. Decrease use of IT products/services
12.3.2.1. Decrease in IT sales
13. Increased lobbying from IT company
13.1. Rent-seeking neglects the economy growth
13.1.1. Inefficient use of government resources focused on IT policies
13.1.2. Potential infringement on the right of free speech (Corruption)
13.2. Forcing legislative change for the good of the public while saving tax payers money
14. IT company is found to have violated anti-trust laws
14.1. IT company pays fine
14.2. IT company forced to break up merger
14.3. Damaged reputation
14.3.1. Decreased consumer confidence
14.3.1.1. Decreased sales
14.3.2. Top talent leaves IT company
14.3.2.1. Decreased innovation
14.3.2.1.1. Decreased sales
15. Demand for IT products & services increases
15.1. Increased revenue for IT company
15.1.1. More money for resources, advertising, and salaries (attracting talent)
15.2. More top talent needed to meet demand
15.2.1. IT company increases salaries to attract top talent
15.2.1.1. Competition for talent is too high
15.2.1.1.1. IT company has trouble attracting top talent
15.2.1.1.2. Possibility of talent leaving for more lucrative deals with competitors
15.2.1.2. Increased/varied benefits attracts top talent
15.2.2. IT company invests in larger office space to accommodate new top talent
15.3. Increased innovation
15.3.1. Increased vulnerability and likelihood of intellectual property theft
15.3.1.1. Increased competition from Chinese companies selling at lower prices
15.3.1.1.1. Loss of sales for US tech companies in foreign markets
16. Geographic sorting
16.1. Decrease in diversity in communities
16.1.1. Decrease in moderate politics
16.1.1.1. Increase in extreme political views
16.1.1.1.1. Decrease in collaboration between parties
17. Social media sorting
17.1. Decrease in diversity of thought
17.2. Decrease in collaboration among users
17.2.1. Decrease in realistic understanding of political landscape
17.3. Increase in social media "bubbles"
17.3.1. Increase acceptance of the position that one individual's beliefs are the beliefs of all
17.3.1.1. Increase in self-righteousness
17.3.1.1.1. Increase in political extremism
17.3.2. Increase in complacency
17.3.2.1. Decrease in voting
17.3.2.2. Decrease in political activism
18. Increase in media news
18.1. Increase in bias coverage in news media
18.1.1. Decrease in diversity of thought
18.1.1.1. Decrease in production
18.1.1.1.1. Decrease in products being made
18.1.1.2. Decrease in creativity
18.1.1.2.1. Decrease in products being made
18.1.1.3. Decrease in innovation
18.1.1.3.1. Decrease in products being made
18.1.2. Decrease in a "full picture" view
18.1.2.1. Decrease in decision making abilities
18.1.2.2. Increase in confusion amongst country's and global population
18.1.3. Increase in individual opinions
18.1.3.1. Damaged corporate culture at IT company
18.1.4. Decrease in finding trustworthy and reliable sources
18.2. Increase in social media usage
18.2.1. Increase in opinion statements
18.2.1.1. Decrease in factual news being discussed
18.2.1.1.1. Increased circulation of fake news
18.2.1.2. Increase in opportunity for IT company to problem solve (sentiment analysis products, ex)
19. Decrease in collaboration amongst political leaders
19.1. Decrease in effective policy changes/introductions
19.1.1. Decrease in government resource spending
19.1.1.1. Decrease in innovation
19.1.1.1.1. Decrease in new product development
19.1.1.1.2. Decrease in profits
19.1.1.2. Increase in corporate R&D spending
19.1.2. Increase in policy limitations against IT company
19.1.2.1. Increase in legal resources needs
19.1.2.1.1. Increase in cost of operations
19.1.2.1.2. Decrease in ability to globalize products
19.1.3. Decrease in ability to implement IT solutions in country
19.2. Decrease in global trade
19.2.1. Decrease in global sales for IT company
19.2.2. Increase in need for regionalized IT resources
19.2.2.1. Increased cost of talent
19.2.2.2. Increased footprint (human and physical locations)
19.2.2.3. Decreased appetite for global solutions/products
19.2.2.4. Decrease in bottom line profits
19.2.3. Harm to supply chain sources and relations
19.2.3.1. Decreased productivity
19.2.3.1.1. Decreased IT sales
20. Decrease in household spending
20.1. Decrease in technology usage
20.1.1. Decrease in bottom line profits for IT company
20.2. Increase in new consumer needs
20.2.1. Increase in opportunity for new solution development
20.2.1.1. Increase in corporate R&D spend
20.3. Demand for new innovations
20.4. Impact on business model
21. Increased protest on global warming
21.1. Voluntary emissions reductions
21.1.1. Regulated amountes of pollutants such as methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons
21.1.1.1. Many Republicans, including President Trump, notoriously repeal these environmental regulations
21.1.2. Improving public health
21.1.3. Reducing global warming
21.2. Issue of carbon tax
21.2.1. Raises energy bill for consumers
21.2.2. Mitigates climate change
21.2.3. Many Republicans, including President Trump, notoriously repeal these environmental regulations
21.3. Increased growth of environmental groups
21.3.1. Greater pressures brought by the public to mitigate global warming
21.3.1.1. Funding more research into renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power
21.3.1.2. Generating renewable energy on public land in the US
21.3.1.3. Providing tax rebates to people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels
21.3.1.4. IT company chooses to perform climate assessments
21.3.1.4.1. Climate forecasting will highlight high-level risks by region and will allow IT company to create mitigation strategies
22. Increased gun violence
22.1. Increased gun control
22.1.1. Decrease in gun sales at common places such as gun shows
22.1.2. Strengthened universal background check systems
22.1.2.1. Background checks for private gun sales and at gun shows
22.1.2.2. Barring gun purchases by people on no-fly or watch lists
22.1.3. Implementing a "red-flag law" that lets law enforcement take away guns from dangerous people
22.1.4. Preventing the mentally ill from purchasing guns
22.2. Politicians increase stance behind rights and freedoms to "bear arms"
22.2.1. Bans on assault weapons and high capacity magazines
22.2.2. The National Rifle Association (NRA) will be defended by the conservative politicians
22.2.2.1. In return, the NRA will financially support the conservative politicians
22.2.2.1.1. NRA will fund negative propaganda towards the more liberal politicians who want to strengthen gun laws.
22.2.3. Federal database is created to track gun sales
22.2.4. Expand background checks
22.3. Stricter security is needed at public establishments
22.3.1. IT company develops technology that easily detects guns.
22.3.1.1. Public establishments implement IT company's technology
22.3.1.1.1. Gun violence decreases
22.3.1.1.2. IT company's profits increase