After reading the Digital Divide Data (DDD) case study and other available information carefully, address the following questions. When answering do not simply list the question and provide an answer, but rathercompose a narrative that responds to the questions.

• What are the current human resources (HR) challenges facing DDD?
• What is the business goal and strategic choices facing DDD?
• What skills does DDD require of its rank-and-file staff?
• What skills does DDD require of its management staff?
• What barriers prevent DDD from recruiting the management staff it needs?
• What HR-related advantage is there for entering into a joint venture with a partner organization?