"This book presents findings utilizing the incorporation of the systems approach into fields such as systems engineering, computer science, and software engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Preface. AbstrAct The papers published in the first volume of the International
Journal of Information Technology and the Systems Approach (IJITSA) and a
special issue of Information ... INTRODUCTION Organizations have been facing
increasingly turbulent environments for over half of a century. ... Ten years ago global commerce moved boldly into a digital environment. Today, we witness the global interconnectedness of the world's manufacturing, banking, and commerce
systems.
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IntroductIon There is little shared understanding of the term “digital divide,” but
this has not prevented the international community from investing a great deal of
effort in projects that aim to reduce the digital divide by reducing disparities in ...
Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technologies for information management and access, the role of the library has increased in importance within academic institutions and public communities. Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies. Highlighting the concepts of collection management, library space planning, and information technologies; this book is a critical guide for library professionals, para-professionals, as well as researchers who wish to meet the diverse needs of patrons in ever-changing societies.
ABSTRACT Along with the shift from print to digital formats, information technologies are significantly affecting today's libraries. New technologies and
concepts such as mobile devices, social networking sites, communication and
interactive tools, and ... INTRODUCTION The modern ability of individuals and
organizations, through the use of computers and networks, ... information around
the world in a relatively short DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4739-8.ch004 period of
time has been the ...
"This book compiles estimable research on the global trend toward the rapidly increasing use of information technology in the public sector, discussing such issues as e-government and e-commerce; project management and information technology evaluation; system design and data processing; security and protection; and privacy, access, and ethics of public information technology"--Provided by publisher.
Eugene J. Akers Center for Advanced Technologies-Auburn Montgomery, USA
Table 1. ... The diffusion of information technology in the public sector provides
the opportunity to apply the appropriateness of diffusion theory in a combined ...
Each consumer now has the power to be a journalist, reviewer, and whistle blower. The prevalence of social media has made it possible to alter a brands reputation with a single viral post, or spark a political movement with a hashtag. This new landscape requires a strategic plasticity and careful consideration of how the public will react to an organizations actions. Participation in social media is mandatory for a brands success in this highly competitive online era. Managing Public Relations and Brand Image through Social Media provides the latest research and theoretical framework necessary to find ease in the shifting public relations and reputation management worlds. It provides an overview of the tools and skills necessary to deftly sidestep public affronts and to effectively use online outlets to enhance an organizations visibility and reputation. This publication targets policy makers, website developers, students and educators of public relations, PR and advertising professionals, and organizations who wish to better understand the effects of social media.
Each consumer now has the power to be a journalist, reviewer, and whistle blower. The prevalence of social media has made it possible to alter a brand_s reputation with a single viral post, or spark a political movement with a hashtag.
Lauded as a driver of economic growth, entrepreneurship and small business ventures have become increasingly attractive to countries looking to boost employment rates, productivity, and innovation. The manifestation of entrepreneurship varies from country to country, and what works for one may not work for the next. Comparative Case Studies on Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Countries presents the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in different countries face at various developmental stages. Through in-depth studies, this premier reference work seeks to provide examples of successful applications of an elusive concept that has helped many countries move up the developmental ladder, a topic relevant to researchers and academicians working in social and behavioral sciences, economists, and business professionals.
Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi is professor of accounting and the Vice Rector
and Dean of Pentecost University College School. He is the 2014-16 ... He was
trained by PKF, Chartered Accountants International. In June 2014 he was ...
"This book provides readers with a broad understanding of the emerging field of e-learning and also advises readers on the issues that are critical to the success of a meaningful e-learning environment"--Provided by publisher.
"This book provides readers with a broad understanding of the emerging field of e-learning and also advises readers on the issues that are critical to the success of a meaningful e-learning environment"--Provided by publisher.
Scalable E-Learning Tools for Engineering and Science Disciplines
"This book presents current developments in the multidisciplinary creation of Internet accessible remote laboratories, offering perspectives on teaching with online laboratories, pedagogical design, system architectures for remote laboratories, future trends, and policy issues in the use of remote laboratories"--Provided by publisher.
"This book presents current developments in the multidisciplinary creation of Internet accessible remote laboratories, offering perspectives on teaching with online laboratories, pedagogical design, system architectures for remote ...
Computer technologies are forever evolving and it is vital that computer science educators find new methods of teaching programming in order to maintain the rapid changes occurring in the field. One of the ways to increase student engagement and retention is by integrating games into the curriculum. Gamification-Based E-Learning Strategies for Computer Programming Education evaluates the different approaches and issues faced in integrating games into computer education settings. Featuring emergent trends on the application of gaming to pedagogical strategies and technological tactics, as well as new methodologies and approaches being utilized in computer programming courses, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, researchers, computer science teachers, and students pursuing computer science.
Featuring emergent trends on the application of gaming to pedagogical strategies and technological tactics, as well as new methodologies and approaches being utilized in computer programming courses, this book is an essential reference ...
"This book discusses the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems"--Provided by publisher.
"This book discusses the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems"--Provided by publisher.
