This book argues that three powerful symbiotic forces (globalization competitiveness and
governability) are disrupting business in the 21st century resulting in an impact on the
economic and business environment far greater than the effects of any of these three
individually. Both globalization and competitiveness are governed essentially by market forces
that force the introduction of significant changes aimed at increasing efficiency so that a
better use may be made of the advantages of globalization (i.e. the traditional invisible
hand). Responsibility for bringing about these changes lies not only with the private sector
but also with the government (i.e. the visible hand). Readers will find in this book an
explanation of how globalization competitiveness and governability define the context of
global business.
