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!

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