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.

Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage

Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage
Author: Jamil, George Leal
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 921
Release: 2018-04-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522530134

Innovation is a vital process for any business to remain competitive in this age. This progress must be coherently and optimally managed, allowing for successful improvement and future growth. The Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage provides emerging research on the use of information and knowledge to promote development in various business agencies. While covering topics such as design thinking, financial analysis, and policy planning, this publication explores the wide and complex relationships that constitute strategic innovation management principals and processes. This publication is an important resource for students, professors, researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking current research on the methods and tools regarding information and knowledge management for business advancement.

Strategic Collaborative Innovations in Organizational Systems

Strategic Collaborative Innovations in Organizational Systems
Author: Mupepi, Mambo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-12-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522573917

Organizations today need to continually implement new strategies that increase the sustainability and competitiveness of a business. By sharing experiences in a collaborative environment where the collective experience of its membership can lead to the design and implementation of new technology and product improvement, a company can differentiate itself to successfully compete in the business realm. Strategic Collaborative Innovations in Organizational Systems is a collection of research on the methods and applications of collaborative strategies in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of a firm. Highlighting a range of topics including organizational design, productivity strategies, and workforce diversity, this book is ideally designed for academicians, business managers, entrepreneurs, human resources managers, researchers, graduate students, and scholars seeking current research on business and competitive strategies within a collaborative and organizational context.

Innovation and Shifting Perspectives in Management Education

Innovation and Shifting Perspectives in Management Education
Author: Baporikar, Neeta
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522510206

Effective education and training is essential to the positive development of a manager in corporate or organizational settings. In order to stay abreast of current management trends, it is necessary to implement new perspectives and technologies being utilized in the field. Innovation and Shifting Perspectives in Management Education features a comprehensive assessment of the complexities present in management training programs in educational settings. Highlighting best practices and real-life experiences within the field, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, policy makers, undergraduate and graduate students, academics, managers, and professionals.

Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises

Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises
Author: Bencsik, Andrea
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522516433

To maintain a competitive edge against other businesses, companies must ensure the most effective strategies and procedures are in place. This is particularly critical in smaller business environments with fewer resources. Knowledge Management Initiatives and Strategies in Small and Medium Enterprises is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly material on the management of knowledge resources in smaller-scale enterprises. Highlighting theoretical foundations and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, practitioners, researchers, and upper-level students interested in emerging perspectives on knowledge management.

Motivationally Intelligent Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Motivationally Intelligent Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Brown Sr., Michael A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2017-08-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522537473

Emotional intelligence serves as a valuable tool and knowledge base in the workplace. By creating empathic and trusting relationships, business environments can be not only more productive, but also positive and engaging. Motivationally Intelligent Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a valuable reference source that examines the necessary leadership traits to create positive partnerships and work ethic in business environments. Highlighting pertinent topics such as engaged interaction, team communication, and work motivation, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the role of emotional intelligence in business leadership.

Personal Values as Drivers of Managerial Innovation: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Personal Values as Drivers of Managerial Innovation: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Nedelko, Zlatko
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 152253251X

In order for organizations to be successful, managers must continuously contribute new innovations and support new business ideas and methods. Addressing the link between personal values and managerial ingenuity can accelerate innovativeness in organizations and allow a business to thrive in competitive environments. Personal Values as Drivers of Managerial Innovation: Emerging Research and Opportunities explores how a manager’s personal values can be used for the development of innovative working strategies to influence organizations and their individual employees. Taking a cross-cultural approach, the authors compare managers’ ideals between organizations worldwide to determine best leadership strategies. While highlighting topics including organizational structure, management roles, and ethics, this book is ideally designed for researchers, managers, professionals, and students seeking current research on ways to improve innovation within organizations.

Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology

Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology
Author: Zhang, Liang-Jie
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2018-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522572694

With the development of Web 2.0 technologies, the internet has become a huge platform for information and data sharing. As such, web services provide an important foundation for branching technologies in end-user computing and applications. To make online technology more accessible for users, it is important to optimize web services to function properly or offer a personalized experience. Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of existing technologies for web service usability and accessibility. Highlighting a range of topics including business processes, cyber-physical systems, and recommendation accuracy, this book is ideally designed for IT professionals, researchers, graduate-level students, software developers, academicians, and computer engineers seeking current research on adapting online information and services to user needs.

Global Virtual Enterprises in Cloud Computing Environments

Global Virtual Enterprises in Cloud Computing Environments
Author: Rao, N. Raghavendra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2018-12-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522531831

Modern businesses are on the lookout for ventures that boost their profits and marketability. Certain new and innovative technological advances can help enterprises accomplish their ambitious goals while providing detailed information to assess all aspects of the business. Global Virtual Enterprises in Cloud Computing Environments is a collection of innovative studies on business processes, procedures, methods, strategy, management thinking, and utilization of technology in cloud computing environments. While highlighting topics including international business strategy, virtual reality, and intellectual capital, this book is ideally designed for corporate executives, research scholars, and students pursuing courses in the areas of management and big data applications seeking current research on effective open innovation strategies in global business.

Blockchain Applications in IoT Security

Blockchain Applications in IoT Security
Author: Patel, Harshita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799824160

Like many other scientific innovations, scientists are looking to protect the internet of things (IoT) from unfortunate losses, theft, or misuse. As one of the current hot trends in the digital world, blockchain technology could be the solution for securing the IoT. Blockchain Applications in IoT Security presents research for understanding IoT-generated data security issues, existing security facilities and their limitations and future possibilities, and the role of blockchain technology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrency, remote monitoring, and smart computing, this book is ideally designed for security analysts, IT specialists, entrepreneurs, business professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals seeking current studies on the limitations and possibilities behind competitive blockchain technologies.