"This book provides a source for definitions, antecedents, and consequences of social informatics and the cultural aspect of technology. It addresses cultural/societal issues in social informatics technology and society, the Digital Divide, government and technology law, information security and privacy, cyber ethics, technology ethics, and the future of social informatics and technology"--Provided by publisher.
Technology. Julia nevárez Kean University, USA abStract Cities are
technological artifacts. Since their massive proliferation during the industrial
revolution and their transformation of sites for both physical and virtual
connectivity during ...
"Information Technology and Computer Applications in Public Administration: Issues and Trends constitutes a survey of many of the most important dimensions of managing information technology in the public sector. In Part I, chapters address general policy and administrative issues. The chapters of Part II represent applied information technology skills needed by public managers"--Provided by publisher.
by Sonal J. Seneviratne University of Southern California The adoption of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to organize, integrate,
coordinate and manage various activities has become the catalyst for
organizational change.
"This book provides readers with the possibility of acquiring in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and technological research conducted in IT in relation to culture"-- Library of Congress.
Petri Mannonen Helsinki University of Technology, Finland ABSTRACT The
world in which we live is filled with technologies and user interfaces. The
complex and continually changing technical environment has set the scene for
situations ...
The term digital divide is still used regularly to characterize the injustice associated with inequalities in access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). As the debate continues and becomes more sophisticated, more and more aspects of the distribution of ICTs are singled out as relevant to characterizations of the digital divide and of its moral status. The best way to articulate the digital divide is to relate it to other aspects of social and distributive justice, using a mixture of pre-existing theories within moral and political philosophy. These theories are complemented with contributions from sociology, communication studies, information systems, and a range of other disciplines. Information Technology and Social Justice presents conceptual frameworks for understanding and tackling digital divides. It includes information on access and skills, access and motivation, and other various levels of access. It also presents a detailed analysis of the benefits and value of access to ICTs.
Discourses.in.Gender. and.Technology: Taking.a.Feminist.Gaze. She la French
Manchester Metropol tan Un vers ty, UK. Abstract. The majority of women are not
involved in the design, manufacturing or shaping of technology in many Western
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"This book presents a wide range of issues and challenges related to business process reengineering technologies and systems through the use of case studies"--Provided by publisher.
The primary force behind this reevaluation has been the technological innovation
of information technology and the need to incorporate information technology in
all as- pects and functions of business. Cases on Information Technology and ...
In light of the emerging global information infrastructure, information technology standards are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, however, the standards setting process has been criticized as being slow, inefficient and out of touch with market needs. What can be done to resolve this situation?To provide a basis for an answer to this question, Information Technology Standards and Standardization: A Global Perspective paints as full a picture as possible of the varied and diverse aspects surrounding standards and standardization. This book will serve as a foundation for research, discussion and practice as it addresses trends, problems and solutions for and by numerous disciplines, such as economics, social sciences, management studies, politics, computer science and, particularly, users.
Information Technology is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the
technological world. In fact, the classical information technology that has been
based on computer technology is now very quickly converging with
telecommunication.
Business managers, management consultants and researchers regularly question whether and how the contribution of IT to business performance can be measured. This book contributes to the art and science of the expost valuation of IT, by posing and answering key management questions, offering insights into the value of IT once it has been developed, implemented and used. Measuring the Value of Information Technology empowers its readers to systematically, effectively and consistently measure the value of information technology.
Technology. Living as we do in the Information Age, an immense amount of
information is readily available through high-powered workstations, laptop
computers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other smart devices,
connected through ...
"This business guide presents theoretical and empirical research on the business value of information technology (IT) and introduces strategic opportunities for using IT management to increase organizational performance. Implementation management is addressed with attention to customer relationship outsourcing, decision support systems, and information systems strategic planning. Domestic, international, and multinational business contexts are covered."
"This business guide presents theoretical and empirical research on the business value of information technology (IT) and introduces strategic opportunities for using IT management to increase organizational performance.
Some of the most powerful tools in the hands of educators, researchers and managers are documented cases based on real-life experiences of others. This is particularly true for IT implementation and implications. Success and Pitfalls of Information Technology Management is a collection of actual, real-life cases dealing with a variety of issues in the overall utilization of IT in organizations.
In response to increasing competition and cost pressures from managed-care
practices, healthcare organizations are turning to information technology (IT) to
increase efficiency of their operations and reach out to new patient markets.
Managers and executives know the importance of integrating business strategy and IT strategy for competitive advantage. Strategic Information Technology: Opportunities for Competitive Advantage provides managers and students alike with an understanding and appreciation for the development of business and information technology strategies to yield competitive advantage.
Information systems researchers continue to grapple with the development of
frameworks to aid managers in the identification of opportunities for the strategic
use of information technology. Many of the current frameworks have been
proposed ...
