Change of personal traits

Description:

Personality traits influence the usage of the Internet as communication medium. Characteristics like level of self-esteem and shyness affect the interpersonal communication habits of people and therefore also the time spent on the Internet.

As the life around us changes rapidly, personal traits might also change in the future or at least show a shift of importance. E.G. flatter management structures force employees to show leadership and decision makting abilities. Therefore personal traits like motivation and sense for responsibility are becoming more important. This in effect might influence people's communication behavior and the usage of the Internet.

Enablers:

Factors which strengthen this driving force. (these are actually other driving forces, and you can link to them in the wiki!)
1. Access of Technology and IT applications in Developing countries

This factor influence the way business is carried out and the way of communication. As business is done more electronically, people have to adapt their skills and - at least to a certain extent - also their attitudes and personal characteristics to the demands in their job. Therefore, the higher the access to IT in developing countries, the more the personality traits will shift in developing countries.

2. Factor 2 description why

Inhibitors:

Factors which weaken this driving force. (these are actually other driving forces, and you can link to them in the wiki!)
1. Factor 1 description why
2. Factor 2 description why

Paradigms:

Changes in ways of thinking about the world due to the driving force.

Experts:

Sources for additional information about this driving force. (if you have found people, put the links to them)

Timing:

Dates for key milestones in the development of the driving force.

Web Resources:

Useful resources on the web relating to this force.