Business: An Annotated Bibliography

Thesis: Similar to industrial revolution in the nineteenth century, the current digital revolution appears to be closing doors, but in reality, is creating a net increase in economic opportunities.


Further Reading:

Collins, David & Mike Ryan (The Strategic Implications of Technology on Job Loss. CBS Business Library, 2007) This article very closely mirrors the argument that we are setting forth in our chapter. It argues that technology will create job loss, but there will be opportunities for reallocation of jobs across the economy. Furthermore, firms willing to adapt can turn a difficult situation in to an opportunity for improvement. [I found this article in an attempt to find arguments that technology is damaging to the economy because it creates job loss, but I ended finding this and found it very applicable.]

Evans, Nicholas (Business Innovation and Disruptive Technology. London: Financial Times Press, 2002)  This book discusses methods and strategies to take full advantage of disruptive innovation to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace. This is very applicable to our exploration of the effects of technology on the average individual, and how those individuals can adapt. [Found on Google Books]

Phaal, Robert & Clare Farrukh & David Probert (Technology Roadmapping--A Planning Framework for Evolution and Revolution. University of Cambridge, 2003) This article presents a unique perspective on technological forecasting and social change as presented form the University of Cambridge engineering department. Their model is often used in industries to analyze business plans, the impact of new technologies on marketing, and threats and opportunities for stakeholders in particular technological areas. This article applies to our investigation of changing business models that have been brought to fruition by the digital revolution. [Found on Google Scholar]

Thought Leaders:


Anthony, Scott (The Silver Lining: an Innovation Playbook for Uncertain Times. Harvard Business Press, 2009) In this book, Anthony addresses the need to carry on with innovation in the midst of tough economic times. It will be important to look at the effects of the recession in addition to effects of technological advancements on certain shrinking industries. This book will strengthen our idea that technological innovation advances opportunities even during uncertain times. [Anthony's book came up  as a related book to Govindarajan's, and I felt that his ideas fit well with ours.]

Christensen, Clayton (Managing the Threat of Disruptive Technology. Stanford CA: Stanford Video, 2000) This video is an excellent perspective on the value of disruptive technology and the need to embrace and adapt to change. Clayton Christensen's views on the benefit of technological innovation aligns with our argument that the digital revolution will create a net benefit for the global economy, and for individuals who are willing to adapt. [Found on HBLL website]


Govindarajan, Vijay (The Other Side of Innovation. Harvard Business Press, 2010) For our chapter we have been looking at the effects of innovation on industries and individuals, but we don't really address what it takes to become the innovator. VG introduces best practices for innovation, and emphasizes that innovation is not just ideas, but ideas plus execution. [I knew that Clayton Christensen had been awarded the number 1 spot on the Thinkers50 list of business thought leaders, so I decided to look at other leading thinkers in business. VG is number 3]