1. INTRODUCTION. No one can doubt today that Information Technology (IT) especially computers, has created a dramatic impact on the business environment. In every office, there must be telephones, facsimile machines and computers. IT has become a need. Companies spend millions of dollars investing in IT with the hope to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. However, in June 2003 a raging debate was going on in the business circle. Everyone was engaged in heated discussions …
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