Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies: Advancements

Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies: Advancements
Author: Jennex, Murray
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 146660168X

"This book offers the most vital, up-to-date research within the field of disaster management technologies, offering research and updates from authors from around the world, with a variety of perspectives and insights into the most cutting edge technology the field has to offer"--Provided by publisher.

Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management

Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management
Author: Ali, Mohammed
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2022-04-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799898172

The increasing use of innovative technologies by global businesses has sparked debate about their application in crisis resolution. Resolution tools can be used by global businesses to manage various types of crisis situations, such as natural disasters, information security issues, economic downturns, health crisis situations, and sustainability issues in education, among others. Further study and consideration of the uses of technology in the areas of crisis and change management and intra-company communication practice in the context of global business must be done to ensure successful and sustainable businesses. Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management raises awareness of the multifaceted field of new technology in crisis management that has resulted in a paradigm shift in the way contemporary industries and global businesses communicate and conduct their daily business operations. This book defines the scope of innovative technologies as the application of new technologies to support the resolution of various types of crisis situations to achieve regulatory compliance and improved risk management in an effective and automated manner. Covering topics such as sustainable business and disaster scenarios, this reference work is ideal for managers, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT: THE ART OF SUCCESS & FAILURE

CRISIS MANAGEMENT: THE ART OF SUCCESS & FAILURE
Author: Yunus D. Saleh
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2016-07-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1635051509

No matter where we work or what we do, there is no stopping the fact that, at some point in our lives, we will encounter a crisis. How an individual responsible for dealing with these types of situations reacts is ultimately the deciding factor as to whether or not they come out safely on the other side. Crisis Management: The Art of Success and Failure focuses on different types of crises, symptoms, and models that recurrently threaten business and political environments. Pulling from no better teacher than history itself, Crisis Management is broken into 30 case studies that provide analysis and theoretical approaches that explore both successful and unsuccessful examples of management in the midst of crisis. While focusing primarily on business and politics, Crisis Management is a powerful tool for all readers who wish to understand how to better tackle crises when they arise. Learning how to remain calm and deal with critical situations is a skill that can be learned and mastered.

Smart Technologies for Emergency Response and Disaster Management

Smart Technologies for Emergency Response and Disaster Management
Author: Zhi Liu
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Emergency management
ISBN: 9781522525752

"This book address the difficulties, challenges and solution in Smart Technologies for Emergency Response & Disaster Management. The chapters address different aspects of Smart Technologies for Emergency Response & Disaster Management, ranging from network technology for emergency response and disaster management, big data for emergency response and disaster management to robotics emergency response and disaster management"--

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 7972
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466658894

"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Methods, Technologies, and Users

Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Methods, Technologies, and Users
Author: Margherita Antona
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2018-07-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319920499

This two-volume set LNCS 10907 and 10908 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2018, held as part of HCI International 2018 in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in July 2018.The total of 1170 papers and 195 posters included in the 30 HCII 2018 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 4373 submissions. The 49 papers presented in this volume were organized in topical sections named: design for all, accessibility and usability; alternative I/O techniques, multimodality and adaptation; non-visual interaction; and designing for cognitive disabilities.

Technology Management in Organizational and Societal Contexts

Technology Management in Organizational and Societal Contexts
Author: Borchers, Andrew
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2018-02-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522552804

Technological advancements are often regarded as positive, as they are usually expected to make life and business easier. While this can often be the case, it is not always true, and much of the improvement in the realm of technology comes from analysis of new technologies for effectiveness. Technology Management in Organizational and Societal Contexts is a critical scholarly publication that explores the relationship between businesses and institutions and technology and analyzes the outcomes in order to promote improvement. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, such as e-services, multimedia in education, and issues of emerging technologies, this publication is geared towards academicians, researchers, and students seeking relevant and current research on the interactions between organizations and technology.

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.

Employment Protection Legislation in Emerging Economies

Employment Protection Legislation in Emerging Economies
Author: Amine, Samir
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-02-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522541357

New developments in legislation have increased the availability of employment. These advances result in long-term improvement of economic and sustainable development. Employment Protection Legislation in Emerging Economies is a critical scholarly resource that examines legislation relating to employment protection in developing economies and its impacts on unemployment, job creation, productivity, and the efficiency of the labor market. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as labor reform, job creation, and the social protection agenda, this book is geared towards academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on legislation relating to employment protection.

Driving Multinational Enterprises Through Effective Global Talent Management

Driving Multinational Enterprises Through Effective Global Talent Management
Author: Tamzini, Khaled
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2017-03-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522525580

Managing organizational talent, of both current employees and possible recruits alike, is a key factor of running a successful business. A company is only as good as the staff, and studying the most effective ways to cultivate these groups can allow business managers an easy way to boost efficiency within their ranks. Driving Multinational Enterprises Through Effective Global Talent Management provides a comprehensive examination of the latest strategies and methods for attracting, selecting, training, developing and promoting employees within an organization. Highlighting innovative practices and applications across a variety of areas such as expatriate staffing, talent identification, and multinational company practices, this book is an ideal reference source for company owners, organization managers, practitioners, business students, and researchers that are interested in learning more about current trends and techniques in talent management.