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Finally, we mention that since schools are going to undergo various changes in the
near future, due to technology and other cultural factors, these graduates in general,
and the computer science graduates in particular, will be well equipped to lead the
process, since:
• They can introduce the schools to a different organizational culture, one they
have experienced in the hi-tech industry, including that of start-ups and inter-
national markets. This culture is innovation oriented and is inherently different
from the traditional organizational culture of schools.
• They already have experienced coping and working in an industry that functions
in a very dynamic world and is constantly changing.
• Many of them have already managed and led change processes in their organi-
zations and will be able to lead and implement this experience in the education
system as well.
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