Inventive Approaches for Technology Integration and Information Resources Management

Inventive Approaches for Technology Integration and Information Resources Management
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466662573

Today’s management world continually relies on technological efficiency to function and perform at a high standard. As technology becomes a greater part in many fields, understanding and managing this factor is integral for organizations. Inventive Approaches for Technology Integration and Information Resources Management provides an overview and analysis of knowledge management in sustainability, emergency preparedness, and IT, among other fields integral to the modern technological era. By providing a foundation for innovative practices in using technology and information resources, this publication is essential for practitioners and professionals, as well as undergraduate/graduate students and academicians.

Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia

Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia
Author: Jones, Stephanie
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2015-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466681683

In today’s diverse workforce, managers and administrators are challenged with maintaining an equal and harmonious work environment. Despite the efforts of companies and organizations, training and maintaining employees of diverse cultural backgrounds in one setting continues to present challenges. Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia presents a collection of teaching cases intended to examine the experience of modern executives implementing sustainable human resources practices in diverse corporations. Through highlighting practical examples of implementation in real-world settings, this book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers working in the field of Human Resources Management interested in proven practices and effective strategies for managing diverse work environments, especially across Asia and the Middle East.

Information Resources Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Information Resources Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2508
Release: 2010-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1615209662

"This work is a comprehensive, four-volume reference addressing major issues, trends, and areas for advancement in information management research, containing chapters investigating human factors in IT management, as well as IT governance, outsourcing, and diffusion"--Provided by publisher.

Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data

Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data
Author: Sibinga, Cees Th. Smit
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-01-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1522527311

Data management technology is rapidly progressing, and with it comes the need for stricter rules that ensure the information being collected is handled appropriately. Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data is an essential resource that examines the best approaches for providing quality research, as well as how to effectively manage that information in a reputable way. Featuring extensive research on relevant topics such as qualitative data collection, data sharing, data misinterpretation, and intellectual property, this scholarly publication is an ideal reference source for academicians, students, and researchers interested in current trends and techniques in ethical research and data management.

Handbook of Research on Information Architecture and Management in Modern Organizations

Handbook of Research on Information Architecture and Management in Modern Organizations
Author: Jamil, George Leal
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466686383

Information is considered both an essential element of organizational design and an asset to be processed and managed. Further research on and application of topics relating to the architecture, management, and use of information is imperative to organizational success. The Handbook of Research on Information Architecture and Management in Modern Organizations focuses on information as an essential element of organizational design and emphasizes the strategic role of knowledge transfer and management in organizations across industries. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to information architecture and management, this publication draws on research essential to diverse organizations and is designed for use by business professionals, researchers, academicians, and upper-level students. This comprehensive reference work features key research and concepts on topics related to information functionality, information modeling, information overload, information retrieval, innovation management, organizational architecture, informed governance, and relevant applications across industries.

Systems Research for Real-World Challenges

Systems Research for Real-World Challenges
Author: Stowell, Frank
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522559973

In a complex and changing world, current scientific approaches to problem solving have drastically evolved to include complexity models and emerging systems. Breaking problems into the smallest component and examining its position inside a system allows for a more regulated and measured technique in investigation, discovery, and providing solutions. Systems Research for Real-World Challenges is an essential reference source that explores the development of systems philosophy, theory, practice, its models, concepts, and methodologies developed as an aid for improving decision making and problem solving for the benefit of organizations and society as a whole. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as complexity models, management systems, and economic policy, this book is ideally designed for scientists, policy makers, researchers, managers, and systematists seeking current research on the benefits and approaches of problem solving within the realm of systems thinking and practice.

Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age

Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age
Author: Marques, Rui Pedro Figueiredo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2017-01-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522520627

Advances in communication technologies have created an overabundance of available information and knowledge to people in contemporary society. Consequently, it has become pivotal to develop new approaches for information processing and understanding. Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the increased amount of information created by evolving technologies, examining creative methods for improved control of information overload. Focusing on theoretical and experimental topics, such as media consumption, media literacy, and business applications, this book is ideally designed for researchers, practitioners, academics, graduate students, and professionals seeking emerging perspectives on information and communication management.

Management Control Systems in Complex Settings: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Management Control Systems in Complex Settings: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Zanin, Filippo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2017-12-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522539883

Organizations are constantly creating original initiatives, product lines, or implementing new workflows to remain competitive in the contemporary business world. Employing optimum methods for efficient performance and timely completion of tasks is vital to the success of a business. Management Control Systems in Complex Settings: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a noteworthy reference work for the latest academic research on business management and the complexity involved in decision-making, direction, measurement, and the evaluation of a company. Containing broad commentary on an assortment of relevant views and issues, such as customer loyalty and reputation, effective manufacturing processes, and strategic issues in complex firms, this book is optimally intended for business professionals, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs as well as students and academics looking for groundbreaking analysis on the Three Vs model of inventory management and value creation.

Research Anthology on Business and Technical Education in the Information Era

Research Anthology on Business and Technical Education in the Information Era
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1448
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1799853462

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has disrupted businesses worldwide through the introduction of highly automated processes. This disruption has affected the way in which companies conduct business, impacting everything from managerial styles to resource allocations to necessary new skillsets. As the business world continues to change and evolve, it is imperative that business education strategies are continuously revised and updated in order to adequately prepare students who will be entering the workforce as future entrepreneurs, executives, and marketers, among other careers. The Research Anthology on Business and Technical Education in the Information Era is a vital reference source that examines the latest scholarly material on pedagogical approaches in finance, management, marketing, international business, and other fields. It also explores the implementation of curriculum development and instructional design strategies for technical education. Highlighting a range of topics such as business process management, skill development, and educational models, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for business managers, business and technical educators, entrepreneurs, academicians, upper-level students, and researchers.

Examining Information Retrieval and Image Processing Paradigms in Multidisciplinary Contexts

Examining Information Retrieval and Image Processing Paradigms in Multidisciplinary Contexts
Author: Lu, Joan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522518851

Across numerous industries in modern society, there is a constant need to gather precise and relevant data efficiently and quickly. As such, it is imperative to research new methods and approaches to increase productivity in these areas. Examining Information Retrieval and Image Processing Paradigms in Multidisciplinary Contexts is a key source on the latest advancements in multidisciplinary research methods and applications and examines effective techniques for managing and utilizing information resources. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as knowledge discovery, spatial indexing, and data mining, this book is ideally designed for researchers, graduate students, academics, and industry professionals seeking ways to optimize knowledge management processes.