From the consultants at PricewaterhouseCoopers and SAP come thekeys to understanding and taking advantage of the most excitingdevelopment in the world of business technology-the e-businessworkplace. Written in language that is accessible to all executivesand managers, in any company and industry-not just to informationtechnology professionals-the authors explain how thisuser-oriented, people-friendly technology can transform yourorganization by empowering collaboration among its employees andvalue network partners. Here are answers to such critical questionsas: * How can you use workplace technology to move from integrationto true collaboration? * What are the advantages of a truly people-friendlytechnology? * Does workplace technology add value? * How are roles different from jobs, and how does the e-businessworkplace use roles to help people perform their jobs moreeffectively and efficiently? * What are the components of workplace technology software, andhow do you choose a product best suited to your organization? * Can the e-business workplace help your organization managechange? * Where does workplace technology fit within the broadere-business context? * Can the e-business workplace help your organization achieve itsvision?
In answering these questions, the authors support theirconclusions with numerous real-world examples that move the theorybehind workplace technology into practice. The E-BusinessWorkplace also provides insights and knowledge foundnowhere else, based on the thousands of technology implementationsin which they and their organizations have been integrallyinvolved. Take this opportunity to learn about a criticallyimportant technology that may be the defining factor in determiningsuccess and failure in an increasingly complex Internet-enabledeconomy.
About the Author
PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwcglobal.com) is the world's largest professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 150,000 people in 150 countries, PricewaterhouseCoopers helps clients solve complex business problems and measurably enhance their ability to build value, manage risk, and improve performance in an Internet-enabled world. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to the member firms of the worldwide PricewaterhouseCoopers organization. SAP (www.sap.com) is the leading e-business applications provider for the new Internet economy, with more than 13,000 customers and 30,000 installations worldwide. Combining collaborative online and mobile commerce technologies, industry expertise, and implementation capabilities, the mySAP e-business platform enables companies to improve relationships with their customers and partners, streamline operations, and achieve revolutionary efficiencies throughout their supply chain. SAP is listed on several exchanges including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP."
