...T Kippenberger Argues managers would be fooled if they thought that the basic rules of economics had changed suddenly — an understanding is needed of how they apply in an information economy. Highlights, in a shaded box, the case of Encyclopaedia Britannica and its problems, plus the effects...

...T Kippenberger Determines that three forces fuel each other, combining to wreak havoc in economies, businesses and people's lives and these are: speed; intangibles; and connectivity. Posits the only constant is what economies do — use resources to fulfil desires. Believes strategy is all about...

...; and discordance. Additionally includes five levels of change and ten technology shifts plus two Figures. Concludes the key management ability is to be able to picture the futures momentum. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Information technology Economy Technological innovation ...