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gostRunning head: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING AND CONNECTIVITY Distributed Computing and Connectivity Jessica Yassen University of Phoenix IST/721 Knowledge Worker Information Systems Dr. Doug Neeley October 29, 2007 Distributed Computing and Connectivity Davenport (2005) stated "knowledge workers have high degrees of expertise, education, or experience, and the primary purpose of their jobs involves the creation, distribution, or application of knowledge" (p. 10). Knowledge workers who fall under this description contribute to the success of the organization through distributed computing and distributed connectivity. Neeley (2007) stated that "distributed computing and distributed connectivity are among the different ways to maintain a competitive edge as knowledge companies" (para. 4). This paper discusses how knowledge workers such as this author and others in Publix Super Markets have enhanced the organization through distributed computing and distributed connectivity. Knowledge Workers Regan and O'Connor (2002) believed that knowledge workers are individuals who are specially trained mentally and Laudon and Laudon...

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