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Chapter 7. Leadership in the Networked Economy

Albert A. Vicere

Globalization and the information technology explosion have combined to create a "networked economy," which in turn challenges traditional approaches to management and leadership. Globalization has brought us flatter, faster-paced organizations with global reach. Information technology has enabled us to work in partnerships linked by powerful information networks. Together these forces are triggering the reconfiguration and restructuring of virtually every major industry worldwide, and they are redefining the essence of leadership. Here, we have an opportunity to explore the nature of leadership in the networked economy and discuss suggestions for enhancing approaches to leadership ...