Identity and Leadership in Virtual Communities: Establishing Credibility and Influence

Identity and Leadership in Virtual Communities: Establishing Credibility and Influence
Author: Hickey, Dona J.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1466651512

The presence and ubiquity of the internet continues to transform the way in which we identify ourselves and others both online and offline. The development of virtual communities permits users to create an online identity to interact with and influence one another in ways that vary greatly from face-to-face interaction. Identity and Leadership in Virtual Communities: Establishing Credibility and Influence explores the notion of establishing an identity online, managing it like a brand, and using it with particular members of a community. Bringing together a range of voices exemplifying how participants in online communities influence one another, this book serves as an essential reference for academicians, researchers, students, and professionals, including bloggers, software designers, and entrepreneurs seeking to build and manage their engagement online.

Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society

Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society
Author: Fox, Andrew
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2016-02-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 146669968X

Media events have been described as broadcasts that involve an engaged audience viewing the same event simultaneously; though this definition is still relevant, the way media outlets interact with and react to their audiences has greatly changed. This is in part due to the emergence of social media platforms which allow a participatory audience, something that genre-specific television channels now rely on. Because these genre-specific, 24-hour channels seek to hook viewers with hyperbolic presentation and the illusion of large media events, the original definition must be adapted. Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society seeks to re-define the role of the media in relaying information about current events within a modern context. Determining what constitutes as and the proper presentation of a media event is of great importance given the ubiquity of media consumption. This book approaches the topic from historical, ceremonial, and globally cultural perspectives while addressing news, sports, and other significant current events. It is a vital resource for students and teachers of communication, media, and journalism, professionals in the media industry, policy makers, and sociologists.

Radical Reorganization of Existing Work Structures Through Digitalization

Radical Reorganization of Existing Work Structures Through Digitalization
Author: Duhan, Punita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522531920

Technological advancements are occurring in many areas of life and society, especially in the field of business. With the increase in advancement, digital technologies are assisting workers and making them more viable in the labor market. Radical Reorganization of Existing Work Structures Through Digitalization is a critical scholarly resource that examines the endeavors of the digitalization of skill development initiatives for sustainable and inclusive growth and development of organizations and economies worldwide. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as social media, online teaching, and e-learning, this book is geared towards academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the advantages of a relationship between the digital world and the workforce.

Educational Strategies for the Next Generation Leaders in Hotel Management

Educational Strategies for the Next Generation Leaders in Hotel Management
Author: Feng, Jiuguang
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466685662

As the hospitality industry continues to grow, managers and educators are faced with the task of preparing future hospitality professionals for a rewarding but challenging career. Due to the impact of an ever-changing economy on the industry as a whole, the education of hotel managers and professionals has become an increasingly important area of study. Educational Strategies for the Next Generation Leaders in Hotel Management combines practical experience with the effective pedagogical approaches being implemented in higher learning institutions and hospitality programs internationally. Highlighting key issues surrounding the current and future scope of hotel management and the skills and knowledge necessary for career success in the hospitality industry, this publication is an essential reference source for hospitality managers, educators, and students interested in the future of the industry and the best practices for hospitality education. This publication features timely, research-based chapters and analysis relevant to topics in the hospitality industry including, but not limited to, craft-based learning, e-learning, higher education, hospitality management, human resources, opening delays, professional development, six sigma, women in global leadership, and work integrated learning.

Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia

Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia
Author: Bute, Swati Jaywant Rao
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1522505830

Many geographically diverse regions in the world contain a rich variety of cultures within them. While some have many socio-cultural similarities, tensions can still arise to make such areas unstable and vulnerable. Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia is a critical reference source for the latest scholarly research on the economic, political, and socio-cultural disputes occurring throughout various South Asian countries and the effects of these struggles on citizens and governments. Highlighting pertinent issues relating to patterns of conflict, the role of media outlets, and governmental relations, this book is ideally designed for academicians, upper-level students, practitioners, and professionals.

Deep Learning Innovations and Their Convergence With Big Data

Deep Learning Innovations and Their Convergence With Big Data
Author: Karthik, S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2017-07-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522530169

The expansion of digital data has transformed various sectors of business such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and transportation. A new way of solving business problems has emerged through the use of machine learning techniques in conjunction with big data analytics. Deep Learning Innovations and Their Convergence With Big Data is a pivotal reference for the latest scholarly research on upcoming trends in data analytics and potential technologies that will facilitate insight in various domains of science, industry, business, and consumer applications. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics and perspectives such as deep neural network, domain adaptation modeling, and threat detection, this book is ideally designed for researchers, professionals, and students seeking current research on the latest trends in the field of deep learning techniques in big data analytics.

Strategic Tools and Methods for Promoting Hospitality and Tourism Services

Strategic Tools and Methods for Promoting Hospitality and Tourism Services
Author: Nedelea, Alexandru-Mircea
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466697628

Tourism marketing is a vital tool in promoting the overall health of the global economy by not only bringing necessary revenue to a particular region, but also providing an opportunity for tourists to explore another culture, building tolerance and overall exposure to different ways of life. Strategic Tools and Methods for Promoting Hospitality and Tourism Services provides interdisciplinary perspectives in the areas of global tourism and hospitality. Highlighting cultural boundaries of strategic knowledge management through the use of case studies and theoretical research, as well as the opportunities and challenges of tourism marketing, this publication is an essential reference source for academicians, research scholars, marketing professionals, graduate-level students, and industry professionals interested in international travel and the vacation industry.

Strategic Labor Relations Management in Modern Organizations

Strategic Labor Relations Management in Modern Organizations
Author: Casademunt, Ana María Lucia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2016-04-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522503579

Rapid changes within the modern business landscape have created new demands for human resources management. With a different set of challenges to face, human resources managers must implement novel approaches to improve policy effectiveness. Strategic Labor Relations Management in Modern Organizations is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on emerging human resource practices in relation to labor management, featuring innovative methods to remain competitive in the global business arena. Focusing on critical analyses and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, upper-level students, managers, and researchers actively involved in human resources settings.

Marketing in the Cyber Era: Strategies and Emerging Trends

Marketing in the Cyber Era: Strategies and Emerging Trends
Author: Ghorbani, Ali
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2013-12-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466648651

The growth of new technologies, internet, virtualization, and the globalization of production and consumption has given focus on new marketing strategies in the cyber era. This has shaped a demand for an innovative conceptual framework for the marketing industry. Marketing in the Cyber Era: Strategies and Emerging Trends brings together best practices and innovative approaches for effective marketing in today’s economy. Stressing the importance of structure, strategy, leadership, and marketing in the Cyber Era; this book is a useful tool for upper-level students, researchers, academicians, professionals and practitioners, scientists, and executive managers of marketing in profit and non-profit organizations.