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The world of business has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. What was unimaginable a decade<br />

ago is ordinary today. Product life cycle times have decreased from years to months. New technology<br />

is being introduced every day. An “Internet year” is equal to three or four calendar months. The<br />

manager who is comfortable with and understands the practical implications of technology will be one<br />

of the first to succeed. Imagination and creativity are vital. Don‟t be afraid of change. Understand it<br />

and embrace it.<br />

Downloadable Resources for this chapter available at<br />

www.wiley.com/go/portablembainfinance<br />

Information Technology and the Firm<br />

It‟s important to understand what technology is already in use by your firm as well as what<br />

technology your firm might be evaluating. It‟s also important to understand how these technology<br />

choices affect you as a user. The exercises for this chapter in the book‟s Web site are directed toward<br />

that type of reflection. Do some research, ask questions, do more research. Evaluate what you hear and<br />

what you read. How does it impact you? How does it impact the effectiveness of the organization?<br />

How does it affect the bottom line? Be a knowledgeable user.<br />

Internet Links<br />

So many Web sites to choose from! Some of those listed here are also listed in Chapter 19,<br />

“Information Technology and You.” Pick a topic from this chapter and use a search engine to find<br />

more information.

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