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Introduction
to Managing Technology
What
is the role of managing technology in the modern world of
business and institutions? This chapter considers the changing
nature of technology and management practices. |
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What
is Managing Technology?
Most
people know that technology matters to their organization,
but they know little about how to manage it. This chapter
outlines in more detail all the key elements that accompany
managing technology. |
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Evolution
of Managing Technology
Technology
is as old as the abacus, but much of the technology used in
the workplace today dates from the post-war era. This chapter
examines in more detail the technology that has helped produce
a networked, Web-enabled world. |
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E-Dimension:
Managing Technology
Technology,
particularly electronic commerce, poses new challenges for
tech-savvy managers. This chapter explores these key issues.
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The
Global Dimension
Any
organization that buys and sells on the Web may find themselves
operating in a global environment. This chapter outlines the
opportunities and pitfalls of moving into the global dimension.
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The
State of the Art
The
evolving networked, Web-enabled world presents its own set
of issues and concerns for tech-savvy managers to master.
This chapter explores current trends in terms of how technology
is affecting your operation. |
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Managing
Technology In Practice
What
are the secrets of managing a successful operation utilizing
high-technology strategically? This chapter explains how ACUNIA,
AvidXchange, Nextel Communications, and Seven-Eleven Japan
are making it in the competitive high-tech arena.
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Key
Concepts and Thinkers
Technology
has its own language. Get to grips with the lexicon of technology,
and the key concepts, with the ExpressExec technology glossary
in this chapter. |
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Resources
There
are almost too many resources to choose from that relate to
managing technology. This chapter offers a sampling of some
of the best and most informed. |
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Ten
Steps to Making Managing Technology Work
Learning
about managing technology is one thing; making it work for
you is another. This chapter looks at a number of the key
elements raised throughout this guide and offers tips and
advice on how to apply them in the field. |
