the debate that the world is flat relevant (William Duiker, 2010). Thomas Friedman says that technology is equalizing the playing fields between wealthy and impoverished countries. With other countries catching up and even mastering technology in some instances, it allows to them to play on the same fields as the United States and other super powers. The telephone and computer industries have advanced tremendously and have countries like China and India into the global market as fierce competitors
of decision making and authority goes from the strategic management at the top down to operational management and non-management employees. (Techrepublic, 2015) Challenges In spite the fulfilment of many Internet-based applications, health care company can look forward to face many problems as they try to apply these technologies to acquire their strategic visions. They will face obstruction to, and restrain on, organizational alter, as well as being unsure about the efficacy and effects of Internet-based
Socio technical systems Systems can be open or closed. Open systems are those that are linked to t he outside environment whereas closed systems have no link to the environment. Socio- technical system consists of both the social system and the technical system. The social segment refers to people and the technical part involves the software itself, the hardware, and the processes. It is said to have been developed by Erick Trist (1911-1993) Social system is a social structure in general refers
As domestic economies globalize, the line has blurred from where an item is built, where it is sold and where it is serviced. It provides opportunities for individuals in many communities to expand their knowledge and learn about other cultures. Outsourcing has flourished in China and it has enabled its citizens to hone their skills by broadening their education to learn new trades and has created new wealth in a rather lifeless economy. The internet and email has been the main force, for it provides
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