Beyond the Virtual Corporation

Gales of creative destruction inevitably sweep away the businesses that can’t adapt and replace them with new companies suited to the new realities. Late-19th century trends drove the emergence of integrated businesses like Standard Oil. Mid-20th century trends drove the emergence of enterprises like General Motors with multiple divisions. Now, 21st century trends in demographics, psychographics, and technology are driving the emergence of a new organizational form designed to meet the unique challenges of our era. What will this new model look like? What oppo.....