Blockchain Technology for Managers

This book provides managers with a basic understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), the technologies that underpin it, and the technologies DLT is built upon. It is designed to provide managers with the core information they need to ask the right questions of vendors when making business value assessments and acquisition decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Blockchain, a complex and evolving technology, often confounds managers tasked with making crucial technology acquisition decisions. This comprehensive book aims to bridge the knowledge gap by providing a foundational understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), the underlying technologies, and the foundations upon which DLT is built. Rather than delving into intricate coding or technical intricacies, the book focuses on equipping managers with a fundamental grasp of blockchain's architecture and consensus algorithms. It delves into how these mechanisms work, the trade-offs involved in different architectural types, and the specific problems and use cases where DLT's core characteristics shine. By arming managers with this essential knowledge, the book empowers them to ask the right questions of vendors during business value assessments and acquisition decisions, ensuring they make informed choices that align with their organizational goals.

Blockchain, a multifaceted and rapidly evolving technology, poses significant challenges for managers tasked with making critical technology acquisition decisions. This comprehensive book endeavors to bridge the knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive exploration of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), the underlying technologies, and the foundations upon which DLT is constructed. Rather than focusing solely on intricate coding or technical intricacies, the book prioritizes equipping managers with a fundamental grasp of blockchain's architecture and consensus algorithms. It delves into the inner workings of these mechanisms, the trade-offs involved in different architectural types, and the specific problems and use cases where DLT's core characteristics excel. By arming managers with this essential knowledge, the book empowers them to ask the right questions of vendors during business value assessments and acquisition decisions, ensuring they make informed choices that align with their organizational objectives.

Blockchain, a multifaceted and rapidly evolving technology, poses significant challenges for managers tasked with making critical technology acquisition decisions. This comprehensive book endeavors to bridge the knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive exploration of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), the underlying technologies, and the foundations upon which DLT is constructed. Rather than focusing solely on intricate coding or technical intricacies, the book prioritizes equipping managers with a fundamental grasp of blockchain's architecture and consensus algorithms. It delves into the inner workings of these mechanisms, the trade-offs involved in different architectural types, and the specific problems and use cases where DLT's core characteristics excel. By arming managers with this essential knowledge, the book empowers them to ask the right questions of vendors during business value assessments and acquisition decisions, ensuring they make informed choices that align with their organizational objectives.

Weight: 355g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030857189
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021