Changed Operating Environment
Traditionally the functions of management are centralised and performed by managers. This limits the amount of work that can be done.
The Internet has provided the opportunity for people to work together globally. However, “manager centric” approaches have been unable to provide a practical means to fully utilize the available connectivity.
Social networking has been tried, but it lacks an underlying management method and the tools to apply the method globally and consistently.
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