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IT: ubiquitous force.(Global tectonics: Part 3)(Information technology)
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Industrial Management
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July 1, 2005
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information technology and its results touch every aspect of our lives. Statistics reveal that If will be all ever more vital and multidimensional part of our daily lives. While the opportunities ale obvious, the challenges are often hidden.
12 TRENDS changing the world
A five-year research project reveals that the future of commerce worldwide will be greatly influenced by a dozen "global tectonics" that will affect business leaders across all industries:
1. Biotechnology
2. Nanotechnology
3. Information technology
4. Population
6. Urbanization
7. Resource management
8. Environmental degradation
9. knowledge ...