Globalization and Information Systems

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Globalizationand Information SystemsRichard T. WatsonUniversity of February 2, 2009Outline Globalization Fundamental enterprise & individual issues Global Information exchange Information drivers looking forwardMonday, February 2, 2009GlobalizationA synergy of Trade & TechnologyMonday, February 2, 2009Globalization Skin boats downstream Grain, cloth Donkeys upstream SkinsBernstein, W. J. (2008). A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World. Atlantic Monthly , February 2, 2009GlobalizationBernstein, W. J. (2008). A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World. Atlantic Monthly , February 2, 2009GlobalizationBernstein, W. J. (2008). A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World. Atlantic Monthly , February 2, 2009Globalization Today Synonymous with the fall of Berlin Wall (1989) Technologies free-market capitalism Information and communication technologiesMonday, February 2, 2009Globalization Today s trade is highly dependent on Information Systems Information is the most globalized of goods & services Low cost to transport Information Information work is readily tradedMonday, February 2, 2009Monday, February 2, 2009Fundamental enterprise issuesTransnationalTransnationalTransnat ionalGlobalGlobalcoordinationNational di!

Globalization and Information Systems Richard T. Watson University of Georgia rwatson@terry.uga.edu Monday, February 2, 2009

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