This document summarizes key points from Chapter 1 of the textbook "IT Supports Organizational Performance in Turbulent Business Environments" by Turban and Volonino. It discusses how Toyota used innovative IT strategies like social media, virtual worlds, and customized websites to successfully market and promote its Scion brand. It also provides an overview of concepts like the digital economy, information systems, how businesses use IT to gain competitive advantages, and emerging technologies like social computing and virtual worlds. Learning objectives, figures, and examples are included to illustrate these topics.