Virtual and Networked Organizations

Fast track route to understanding the scope and variety of virtual organisations, and the impact of information and communications technologies on the way we do business Covers the key areas of virtual organisations, from using Internet and wireless technologies to streamline your supply chain and working practices to e-learning and adapting your management style to meet the new challenges Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including Lands End, HSBC, Manugistics and BT, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Eddie Obeng, Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide

Introduction to ExpressExec v 07.03.01 Introduction: Why go Virtual? 1 07.03.02 Defining Virtual and Networked Organizations 5 07.03.03 Evolution 13 07.03.04 The E-Dimension 25 07.03.05 The Global Dimension 39 07.03.06 State of the Art 51 07.03.07 Success Stories 65 07.03.08 Key Concepts 83 07.03.09 Resources 95 07.03.10 Guidelines to Going Virtual 103 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 115 Acknowledgements 117 Index 119