Globalization and the Digital Divide

Read this chapter, which covers globalization and how it affects individuals, companies, and nations. As you read, focus on how we got to this point and what the world might look like 50 years from now if globalization continues at the current rate.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • explain the concept of globalization;
  • describe the role of information technology in globalization;
  • identify the issues experienced by firms as they face a global economy; and
  • define the digital divide and explain Nielsen's three stages of the digital divide.

Source: David T. Bourgeois, https://bus206.pressbooks.com/chapter/chapter-11-globalization-and-information-systems/
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