（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） The use ...
（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） The use of the Internet by govenmments, businesses, and individuals has grown rapidly within the past few years, especially since the creation of the World Wide Web. The pace of development and expansion shows no signs of abating, with new ways rapidly opening up for organisations to conduct their business. A questionnaire that was intended to be easy to complete was devised, and all national representatives of G7 Government On-Line and ICA countries were invited to respond. The questions and responses were expected primarily from a national or federal government perspective, although there was ample scope to draw upon local government initiatives where representatives considered these important to the national picture. The study was intended to be rapid in execution and delivered in a timely mahher. Following an initial meeting, the questionnaire was developed jointly in Bonn (Germany) and Norwich (UK), making extensive use of both email and video conferencing for effective collaboration. The questionnaire was issued via e-mail and was also published on the World Wide Web.ReSponses were obtained over a period of two to three months. The results were then synthesised, and the report produced between 23 and 25 September, 1997. What is the main point of the above paragraphs?
