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Information

Technology

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Ch 15 2

Competencies

Individual strategy

Technology changing competition

React to new technology

Computer competence

Job definitions

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Ch 15 3

Changing Times Successful individuals have a strategy

Technology changes responsibilities

Some jobs are made obsolete, but new ones

are created

Successful individuals are best at changing

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Ch 15 4

Technology and Organizations

Technology changes competition New products New enterprises

Internet service providersWebmasters

New customer and supplier relationships

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Ch 15 5

Technology and People Different coping styles with technology

Cynicism Computer use is overrated

Naiveté Magic boxes

Frustration Imposition to learn something new

ProactivityActing in anticipation

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Ch 15 6

Be a Winner Stay current

Maintain competence

Develop professional

contacts

Develop specialties

Be alert

Innovative

opportunities

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Ch 15 7

Job Opportunities On-line

Browse job listings

Post resumes

Use special agents

(on-line employment agency)

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Ch 15 8

IS Careers Systems analyst

Web technology

Database administrator

Programmer

Network manager

Computer support

Specialist

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Ch 15 9

A Look to the Future

Take positive control

Concentrate on goals

Use computer to your advantage

Gain control over technology

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Ch 15 10

computing ESSENTIALS