Whilst observers and forecasters describe and predict the oncoming of
aninformation society, or information economy, firms and their management
havebeen investing in information technology (IT) to seek strategic advantage.
Anumber of well known examples had headline impacts as they create
apparentcompetitive edge, produce significant productivity and performance
gains, orprovide new ways of managing and doing business. The book discusses the
role,evolution and importance of Information Technology in today's world.