As stated in th etext, all of the following statements are effects of the rise of the Internet, except

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The Internet spurs the innovation of new products, such as smartphones and online banking services.

It eases the tensions in the work$-$life area because it allows managers to work from home, or even on vacation.

The Internet fulfills many business functions.

Managers are now mobile and able to be connected $24$ hours a day, $7$ days a week.

The rate of globablization has sped up$,$ allowing managers to see what competitors are doing worldwide.