Course Objectives
A better understanding of the IT challenges facing organizations in emerging countries
A better understanding of issues involved in building a success global software team.
Students will have a practical exposure to the reality of information technology (IT) in an emerging/-developing country (Brazil).
A visit to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo
Understand the strategic importance of information technology from
a developing economy point of view
HBS Case studies
Dube L. and Pare G. (2001) Global Virtual Teams, Communications of the ACM, Vol, 44 No. 12. pp. 71-73.
Offshore IT Outsourcing – Readiness vs. Attractiveness: The Case of South Africa by Prof. Adelakun
Lecture Notes
Course Documents