Major Business and Technology Trends Shaping the Contemporary World

Download or read book Major Business and Technology Trends Shaping the Contemporary World written by K.H. Yeganeh and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book builds upon a wide variety of academic and professional resources to offer an in-depth analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of major business and technology trends of our time. First, prospects for energy, commodities, water, food, and healthcare services are explored. Then, leading business transformations such as the sharing economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, gig economy, and recent developments in the global economy are analyzed. Finally, innovation and emerging technologies including automation, robotics, connectivity, quantum computing, and new materials and energies are examined and their business implications are discussed. Major Business and Technology Trends Shaping the Contemporary World is a timely and relevant reference for business leaders, managers, students, and all those who are passionate about understanding our rapidly changing world.