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The world grows smaller. The world’s marketplaces are closer together. Due to advances in transportation, open trading, technology transfer, and research and development, computers will soon be available in large quantities for utilisation by business managers and professionals of developing nations. The primary challenge that this technological reality presents is, ‘Will these managers be prepared for technological changes in how business is conducted?’ This question requires an in-depth analysis to provide proper answers. A starting point from which to answer this question would be to examine existing computer installations and their utilisation in developing nations.
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© 1987 Ukandi G. Damachi, H. Ray Souder and Nicholas A. Damachi
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Damachi, N.A., Souder, H.R. (1987). Computers and Developing Nations. In: Damachi, U.G., Souder, H.R., Damachi, N.A. (eds) Computers and Computer Applications in Developing Countries. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08647-4_1
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