Digital Development in Korea

Digital Development in Korea
Author: Myung Oh
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-07-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0429663978

Digital Development in Korea explores the central role of digital information and communication technology in South Korea. Analyzing the role of ICT in green growth and sustainability, this new edition also demonstrates how concerns over public safety and the Olympic Games are shaping next generation digital networks. Presenting a network-centric perspective to contextualize digital development politically, economically and socially, as well as in relation to globalization, urbanization and sustainability, this book builds on fi rsthand experience to explain the formulation and implementation of key policy decisions. It describes the revolutionary changes of the 1980s, including privatization and color television and the thorough restructuring that created a telecommunications sector. It then goes on to explore the roles of government leadership, international development and education in affecting the diffusion of broadband mobile communication, before weighing up the positive and negative aspects of Korea’s vibrant new digital media. Seeking to identify aspects of the Korean experience from which developing countries around the world could benefi t, this book will be of interest to students, scholars and policymakers interested in communications technologies, Korean studies and developmental studies.

Mobile Telecommunications in a High-speed World

Mobile Telecommunications in a High-speed World
Author: Peter J. Curwen
Publisher: Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781409403616

Written by two of the world's foremost researchers on this industry, Mobile Telecommunications in a High-Speed World not only provides the outcomes of research detailing every licence and launch worldwide involving 3G, but discusses the structure of the industry and the strategic behaviour of operators, as well as the social consequences of the spread of 3G and higher speed technologies. The authors examine the role of new entry upon competition, and present analysis of the main operators involved, and the development of handsets, especially smartphones.

Research, Practice, and Educational Advancements in Telecommunications and Networking

Research, Practice, and Educational Advancements in Telecommunications and Networking
Author: Bartolacci, Michael
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466600519

The study of telecommunications and networking allows us to understand existing modes of communication and information transfer while also developing new methods for managing, modeling, and regulating the exchange of information.Research, Practice, and Educational Advancements in Telecommunications and Networking offers multidisciplinary perspectives on architectures and systems for effective, efficient communication across different types of infrastructures, which include online and wireless networks. Collecting research on mobile ad hoc networks, VoIP, and mobile recommendation systems, this book provides theoretical discussions, as well as practical research on new and emerging developments in telecommunications and networking.

Global Marketing

Global Marketing
Author: Kate Gillespie
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 100043866X

Strategic, comprehensive, and concise, the fifth edition of this popular textbook introduces students to the important concepts of global marketing today, and their managerial implications. Increasingly, marketing activities must be integrated at a global level. Yet, the enduring influence of culture requires marketers to adapt local strategies in light of cultural differences. Global Marketing takes a strategic approach, recognizing the need to address both the forces of globalization and those of localization. Key updates include: Extensive real-life examples and cases from developed and emerging markets, including Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East; New topics such as digital distribution options, the participation of customers, and the rise of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok; Updated exploration of often overlooked topics, such as China’s state-owned enterprises, the importance of diasporas as target markets, the threat of transnational criminal organizations to legitimate marketers, and new tensions among trading partners; A stronger recognition of the need for a growth mindset, value orientation, and innovation. Written in a student-friendly style, this fully updated new edition continues to be the textbook of choice for students of global marketing.

Corporate Communication

Corporate Communication
Author: Jaishri Jethwaney
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1003852025

Corporate Communication: Concepts and Practice—a comprehensive and engaging textbook—helps in understanding the underlying concepts and real-life strategies of communication in modern-day corporate set-ups. One of the youngest management disciplines, corporate communication is used by companies to position themselves to the outside world in a highly competitive business environment and to build a “sense of being,” on the one hand, and creating a feeling of pride in being associated with the company for various stakeholders, especially the employees and investors. Some of the functions of corporate communication include identifying and segmenting stakeholders, articulating brand positioning, selecting appropriate channels of internal and external communication, and managing crises, conflicts, and reputations, among others. This revised edition offers a fresh perspective into all basic and critical aspects of corporate communication and incorporates the latest changes in governmental policies and industry trends to aid students adapt to the contemporary business environment and become industry-ready. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers working in the areas of corporate communication, organizational communication, journalism, mass communication, communication studies, public relations, and human resource management.

Technology and the Future of Work

Technology and the Future of Work
Author: Balwant Singh Mehta
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1040155367

This book examines how the progress of digital technology is transforming the world of work, skill demand, labour market institutions, and regulations in countries like India. It studies the challenges, opportunities, and current and future contributions of digital technologies. The volume poses salient questions regarding the ICT sector, I4.0 technologies, the gig economy, remote work, and the regulatory environment, and interrogates the policy and regulatory measures needed to promote more inclusive and decent work in the future. Part of the Towards Sustainable Futures series, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of economics, sustainable development, sociology of work, labour economics, Indian economy, public policy, and human resource management. It will also be extremely useful to policymakers, government organisations, civil society organisations, and those in the corporate sector.