Handbook of Research on Technology Integration in the Global World

Handbook of Research on Technology Integration in the Global World
Author: Idemudia, Efosa C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522563687

Technology’s presence in society continues to increase as new products and programs emerge. As such, it is vital for various industries to rapidly adapt and learn to incorporate the latest technology applications and tools. The Handbook of Research on Technology Integration in the Global World is an essential reference source that examines a variety of approaches to integrating technology through technology diffusion, e-collaboration, and e-adoption. The book explores topics such as information systems agility, semantic web, and the digital divide. This publication is a valuable resource for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and upper-level graduate students.

Recent Developments in Individual and Organizational Adoption of ICTs

Recent Developments in Individual and Organizational Adoption of ICTs
Author: Yildiz, Orkun
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799830470

In recent years, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have gained significant importance and become vital to the operations of both organizations and individuals. However, there are numerous factors that have affected the adoption of ICTs including access and accessibility barriers, political participation, and social empowerment. This has attracted the attention of researchers who are interested in understanding the socioeconomic influences of ICT adoption and how these technologies impact the infrastructure of modern organizational activities. Recent Developments in Individual and Organizational Adoption of ICTs is a collection of innovative research on the methods of organizational and infrastructural advancement through the application of information and communication technologies. While highlighting topics including internet banking, supply chain management, and e-government services, this book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, policymakers, politicians, business practitioners, educators, decision scientists, strategists, and students seeking current research on the socioeconomic impact of ICT adoption.

Organizational Dynamics of Technology-Based Innovation: Diversifying the Research Agenda

Organizational Dynamics of Technology-Based Innovation: Diversifying the Research Agenda
Author: Tom McMaster
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2007-08-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 038772804X

This volume presents papers from the 10th Working Conference of the IFIP WG 8.6 on the adoption and diffusion of information systems and technologies. It explores the dynamics of how some technological innovation efforts succeed while others fail. The book looks to expand the research agenda, paying special attention to the areas of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and organizational sectors.

Information Diffusion Management and Knowledge Sharing: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Information Diffusion Management and Knowledge Sharing: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 945
Release: 2019-10-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799804186

Within the past 10 years, tremendous innovations have been brought forth in information diffusion and management. Such technologies as social media have transformed the way that information is disseminated and used, making it critical to understand its distribution through these mediums. With the consistent creation and wide availability of information, it has become imperative to remain updated on the latest trends and applications in this field. Information Diffusion Management and Knowledge Sharing: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines the trends, models, challenges, issues, and strategies of information diffusion and management from a global context. Highlighting a range of topics such as influence maximization, information spread control, and social influence, this publication is an ideal reference source for managers, librarians, information systems specialists, professionals, researchers, and administrators seeking current research on the theories and applications of global information management.

Impact of e-Commerce on Consumers and Small Firms

Impact of e-Commerce on Consumers and Small Firms
Author: Dr Colin Gray
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1409462862

The change from old to new technologies has fundamentally changed the relationship between the consumer and the firm. This book is at the frontier of behavioural research into how these new commercial realities are borne out in practice, examining the adoption of e-commerce by small firms and the transactional phenomenon that entails access to the Internet. In analyzing the process of e-commerce adoption and why e-commerce actors behave as they do, its coverage includes the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) by small firms; the use of ICT applications to support marketing and sales transactions; and the factors that influence consumers' online purchasing decisions.

Information Systems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Information Systems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Author: Jan Devos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2013-10-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642382444

This book establishes and explores existing and emerging theories on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and the adoption of IT/IS. It presents the latest empirical research findings in that area of IS research and explores new technologies and practices. The book is written for researchers and professionals working in the field of IS research or the research of SMEs. Moreover, the book will be a reference for researchers, professionals and students in management information systems science and related fields.

Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology
Author: Xin-She Yang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811623775

This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on February 25–26, 2021. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of things (IoT) and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers a valuable asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The book is presented in four volumes.

E-Strategies for Technological Diffusion and Adoption: National ICT Approaches for Socioeconomic Development

E-Strategies for Technological Diffusion and Adoption: National ICT Approaches for Socioeconomic Development
Author: Kamel, Sherif
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2010-06-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605663891

E-Strategies for Technological Diffusion and Adoption: National ICT Approaches for Socioeconomic Development provides comprehensive coverage and definitions of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies related to the adoption, diffusion, and adaptation of national electronic strategies for ICTs in socioeconomic development.

Women Writers and Nineteenth-Century Medievalism

Women Writers and Nineteenth-Century Medievalism
Author: Clare Broome Saunders
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2009-02-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 023061857X

Saunders uniquely explores how women poets, biographers, historians, and visual artists used medieval motifs, forms, and settings to enable them to comment more freely on controversial contemporary issues, such as war and gender roles.