Rewiring Organizations for the Networked Economy

Part of the "Practicing Organization Development" series, this book deals with the direct and indirect impact of information technology as it affects organizing, managing, and leading people in the early twenty first century. This volume is intended for OD practitioners. In Rewiring Organizations for the Networked Economy— a book in The Practicing Organization Development Series— OD expert Stan Herman and a stellar group of contributors have written a definitive resource book for OD practitioners that focuses on the effects of information technology on organizing, managing, and leading people within organizations. Throughout the book, you'll learn what new structures, processes, and attitudes are needed if organizations are to succeed in the new economy. The contributors— Mary E. Foley, Bill Bruck, Jeremey S. Lurey, Richard Hames, Carol Willett, Roland L. Sullivan, Linda K. Fairburn, William J. Rothwell, Perry Nelson, and Jana Markowitz— are experts in the field who have years of experience working with or within organizations that have been directly impacted by the changes brought on by the information age. You will find Rewired for a Networked Economy Offers practical tools and approaches for organizations who must respond to the demands of the information age Reveals the powerful potential for connectedness within an organization that instant information handling provides Shows how to respond to unanticipated opportunities and challenges Illustrates through numerous real-life case, models, and techniques how the networked economy really works within organizations Includes a comprehensive array of basic information technology resources Shows how technical and human organizational skills are being combined in new and unexpected ways In addition, the book includes much-needed information about strategy, collaboration, virtual teaming, globalization, and the impact of information technology on human resources. In Rewiring Organizations for the Networked Economy-- a book in The Practicing Organization Development Series-- OD expert Stan Herman and a stellar group of contributors have written a definitive resource book for OD practitioners that focuses on the effects of information technology on organizing, managing, and leading people within organizations. Throughout the book, you'll learn what new structures, processes, and attitudes are needed if organizations are to succeed in the new economy.