Who should companies put in charge of their e-business operations? The answer, according to this special report by the EIU ebusiness forum, depends on where e-business sits in the corporate structure. Diplomacy is key if the company is attempting to integrate e-business into all operations; autocracy is feasible if the organisation has created a separate unit for e-business. Whatever the powers of the position, however, steady and explicit backing from the CEO and the board of directors is crucial for any e-business boss.
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Author: Don Durfee
Source: The Economist
Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Strategy
Author: Don Durfee
Source: The Economist
Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Strategy
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Key points:
1. Companies must decide whether to create a separate unit for e-business or try to infuse it into all company operations
2. Many companies are blending both approaches, in order to build speed and agility while maintaining corporate unity