Managing the Human Side of Information Technology

Managing the Human Side of Information Technology
Author: Edward Szewczak
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781931777742

"Strategies for effectively managing how information technology impacts human and organizational behavior are discussed in this business guide. Covering both the ôsoftö and ôhardö dimensions of organizational development, information is provided on e-communication, virtual teams, and action learning. A framework for increasing crosscultural efficiency and the global economy engagement is provided."

Social Responsibility in the Information Age: Issues and Controversies

Social Responsibility in the Information Age: Issues and Controversies
Author: Dhillon, Gurpreet
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1591400082

Within the book Social Responsibility in the Information Age: Issues and Controversies, the term "society" refers to the world at large, nations, cultures within nations, and interaction among peoples. It examines who is affected, why, how, and where, and what impact those changes have on society. This exciting title will address the changes information resource management, information technology and information systems have made upon society as a whole.

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 1

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 1
Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591400309

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management features the latest research findings dealing with all aspects of information resources management, managerial and organizational applications, as well as implications of information technology organizations. It aims to be instrumental in the improvement and development of the theory and practice of information resources management, appealing to both practicing managers and academics.

Multimedia Networking: Technology, Management and Applications

Multimedia Networking: Technology, Management and Applications
Author: Syed, Mahbubur Rahman
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1591400058

In recent years rapid Internet growth has pushed the development of new multimedia applications in all aspects of life such as entertainment, communication, collaborative work and electronic commerce. Future applications will make use of different technologies like voice, data and video, but in order to make such a wide variety of multimedia applications successful, a number of technology and management issues must be addressed. Multimedia Networking: Technology, Management and Applications addresses the dynamic and efficient uses of resources ? a fundamental aspect of multimedia networks. Geared toward professionals, educators and students alike, this exciting new book will detail current research and the future direction of multimedia networking.

Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social, Ethical and Legal Perspective

Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social, Ethical and Legal Perspective
Author: Anandarajan, Murugan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591400031

The nature of the Internet is dramatically revolutionizing the manner in which organizations and individuals alike acquire and distribute information. Unfortunately the problem of Web abuse has developed in kind. This interesting new book includes chapters that embrace a wide array of Internet abuse issues such as, the impact of Web abuse on individuals, groups, organizations, and societies, and the problem of Web abuse within other cultures and countries. Geared toward business professionals, academicians and students from a variety of disciplines, Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social, Ethical and Legal Perspective focuses on the phenomenon of Internet abuse and its consequences.

Electronic Government: Design, Applications and Management

Electronic Government: Design, Applications and Management
Author: Gr”nlund, ke
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1591400023

While not specifically defined, Electronic Government has become a common term to describe all of the processes, administrative and democratic, that combine to constitute public sector operations. Electronic Government: Design, Applications and Management examines the changes faced by the public sector, as the use of IT significantly increases. This book, geared toward practitioners, professionals, decision makers and students strives to examine the challenges and opportunities involved in the implementation and use of IT into organizations.

The Design and Management of Effective Distance Learning Programs

The Design and Management of Effective Distance Learning Programs
Author: Discenza, Richard
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1591400015

As computers, telecommunications technology and other electronic media have reduced the constraints imposed by geographic location, increasing numbers of organizations are using information technology to geographically disperse education. And as the number of distance learning programs continues to increase, a variety of challenges and issues must be faced. These issues include: costs incurred for remote space and equipment used, the loss of traditional evaluation methods, and the potential losses of academic integrity. The goal of this book is to increase the understanding of such major issues, challenges and solutions related to distance education and it is geared toward administrators and academicians trying to develop or improve distance education programs.

Designing Instruction for Technology-Enhanced Learning

Designing Instruction for Technology-Enhanced Learning
Author: Rogers, Patricia L.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1591400147

What is the connection between technology and learning? Do students really learn more in technology-enhanced environments? How does teaching change when technology is introduced? This book addresses the gap between technology skills and the application of those skills in teaching and learning. Authors will guide the reader from focusing on technology to focusing on the goals of using technology to facilitate the teaching and learning experience. Recommendations and practical advice on how to match teaching strategies with supporting media technology are also provided.

Knowledge Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

Knowledge Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Author: Grtter, Rolf
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1591400066

Because the field of healthcare reflects forms of both explicit and tacit knowledge such as evidence-based knowledge, clinical guidelines and the physician's experience, knowledge media have significant potential in this area. Knowledge Media and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges is an innovative new book that strives to show the positive impact that Knowledge Media and communication technology can have on human communication within the field of healthcare.

Heuristic and Optimization for Knowledge Discovery

Heuristic and Optimization for Knowledge Discovery
Author: Abbass, Hussein A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1591400171

With the large amount of data stored by many organizations, capitalists have observed that this information is an intangible asset. Unfortunately, handling large databases is a very complex process and traditional learning techniques are expensive to use. Heuristic techniques provide much help in this arena, although little is known about heuristic techniques. Heuristic and Optimization for Knowledge Discovery addresses the foundation of this topic, as well as its practical uses, and aims to fill in the gap that exists in current literature.