From: Louis.Camps@f454.n711.z3.fidonet.org (Louis Camps)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.business
Subject: Overseas contacts
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 93 15:58:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:711/454 - The Bush Telegraph, Westleigh NSW

AP>Hi, Louis. I am presently doing a degree in Law and Commerce here in
  >Auckland ,New Zealand. My specialty subject is economics
  >however. I am particularly interested in discussing the
  >impact that computer networking such BBSing will have on
  >business in the future. I reckon we are in for a radical
  >change in business structures in the years  to come. The
  >costs of transacting will become cheaper than ever before
  >once fibre optic communications reallyget  under way on a
  >world wide basis. I think as people being   trained for the
  >business world should prepare ourselves for the new
  >business world that is presently being foreshadowed.
  >Anyway, if you have any views on this or if you would like
  >to discuss some other matter in the field of business
  >please do not hesitate to drop me a line.

You raise a very valid point on your message. As big organisations are
moving away from expensive mainframe operations of the 80's into cheaper
fully integrated networks it will be very interesting to see how the
future unfolds. I think the 90's will bring a whole stack of
opportunities as the "computer" age is relatively new. So far we have
seen the impact that the processing chip can have on the business world,
I am sure this is only the beginning for bigger things to come.
I agree with you when you say that "we are in for a radical change in
business structures in the years to come". Proof of this can be seen in
the introduction of the FAX in the exchange of documents via telephone.
The way I see it this emphasis on INFORMATION is causing the explosion.
At my Uni it is mandatory that upon the completion of a degree structure
the graduate is computer literate. They have achieved this by
integrating computers into the course structure. Knowledge of databases,
spreadsheets and basic programming have become the standard. The
problem, I find is that we have reached a stage where we are unable to
"keep up". We will see what the future holds, I have found that the use
of a modem has increased my understanding on how communications are
developing.

I would like to make an appeal to any business student reading this to
please contribute to the discussion, as I would be interested  to find
out what role computer, information and communications are playing in
our studies.

Andrew, what steps are been taken by your Uni to overcome this
information influx into our courses??

I have been personally at NZ Auckland a few times and find it
irresistible, I love NZ. Tell me more about your implemented GST and
your personal views according to your economic theory studies. As you
are aware in OZ elections are around the corner with GST being presented
by the liberal party as an option and I would be very interested to see
your thoughts on the matter.

Awaiting your reply...

TTL, 18r
Louis Camps



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