Information Technology and the Networked Economy

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Author:

Patrick McKeown

Subject:

Business

Institution Name:

Global Text Project

Collection:

Global Text Project

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

The beginning of the 21st century has seen a rapid change from the industrial economy to a networked economy built on computers, connectivity, and human knowledge. The networked economy is characterized by rapidly changing market conditions and methods of commerce. Instead of leveraging human strength with machines as was done in the industrial economy, the networked economy leverages human knowledge with computers and connectivity to produce goods and services.

The networked economy requires that organizations concentrate on improving their organizational productivity rather than worrying about personal productivity. To meet the needs of tomorrow's organizations, colleges and universities must immediately begin to prepare students to work in the networked economy. The second edition of Information Technology and the Networked Economy is aimed at providing today's business students with the knowledge of the networked economy necessary to be successful employees and managers in the 21st century.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Textbooks

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 3.0