The Internet has impacted our lives across many dimensions: how we shop, learn, consume media, and even travel. What have been the most significant impacts of the proliferation of the Internet on your personal and work lives? Do you feel the impacts have been positive or negative? Why? Can you think of a business or organization that is not impacted by the Internet and information management in today’s globally competitive environment? NOTE: For those Generation Y students in the class who may not remember a time without the internet, talk to family and colleagues about the most significant impacts they have seen in their lives due to the Internet and the increased availability of information and bring their thoughts forward.