The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems

The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems
Author: Robert D Galliers
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199580588

This Handbook provides critical, interdisciplinary contributions from leading international academics on the theory and methodology, practical applications, and broader context of Management Information Systems, as well as offering potential avenues for future research

New Directions in Project Management

New Directions in Project Management
Author: Paul C. Tinnirello
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2001-09-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1420000160

Organizations that rely on computing technology for survival understand the critical importance of managing projects that meet strategic goals and objectives. The diversity of business globalization and electronic commerce combined with the unceasing pace of technical change continues to challenge efforts for more proficient project management tech

International Financial Reporting Standards and New Directions in Earnings Management

International Financial Reporting Standards and New Directions in Earnings Management
Author: Oliveira, Jonas da Silva
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2019-03-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522578188

The fiscal market is an unpredictable torrent of information that modern organizations strive to understand. Business professionals dedicate themselves to understanding uncertain results around economic performance to improve management, reporting standards, and predict trends in financial statements. International Financial Reporting Standards and New Directions in Earnings Management is an essential reference source that discusses identifying the behavioral patterns of managers and the accounting policies they use in different opportunistic circumstances. Featuring research on topics such as earnings quality, risk reports, and investor protection, this book is ideal for regulatory authorities, accountants, impression managers, auditors, academics, students, and researchers seeking coverage on the theoretical, empirical, and experimental studies that relate to the different themes within earnings management.

New Directions in Internet Management

New Directions in Internet Management
Author: Sanjiv Purba
Publisher:
Total Pages: 823
Release: 2002
Genre: Business enterprises
ISBN: 9786610216260

What is the business model for making money on the Internet and how does it function? The answer to this question will determine the shape of the Internet over the near term. As the Internet business model continues to evolve, so will Internet management. And with the demise of the Internet greatly exaggerated, it will continue to be a driving force for business in the future. Keeping you up-to-date with the latest thinking in this field, New Directions in Internet Management gives you an encyclopedia of Internet management know-how. Most Internet-related books present in-depth coverage of one.

New Directions in Supply-Chain Management

New Directions in Supply-Chain Management
Author: Tonya BOONE
Publisher: AMACOM
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2002-04-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814426379

Technology has introduced dramatic new efficiencies to supply chain design, management, and control--but only to those who can open their minds to these new methods and strategies. This book presents innovative articles from eighteen of today's top young Ph.D. scholars, each based on discussions at the 2000 Frank Batten Young Leaders Forum of the College of William and Mary. These ""rising stars"" from the country's most prestigious operations management programs each take a fresh perspective on current practices and future directions in supply chain management and overall business strategy. Provocative yet valuable questions are asked--and answers provided--on subjects including: * Development of effective performance metrics * Techniques to streamline the order management cycle * Methods to leverage product design and manufacture to reduce supply chain costs * Ways to share knowledge throughout an organization concerning forecasts, manufacturing and sourcing plans, and distribution.

E-Service: New Directions in Theory and Practice

E-Service: New Directions in Theory and Practice
Author: Roland T. Rust
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2016-09-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1315291282

The advent of the era of "e-Service," the provision of services over electronic networks like the internet, is one of the dominant business themes of the new millennium. It reflects the fundamental shift in the economy from goods to services and the explosive expansion of information technology. This book provides a collection of different perspectives on e-Service and a unified framework to understand it, even as the business community grapples with the concept. It features contributions from key researchers and practitioners from both the private and public sectors, as well leading scholars from the fields of marketing, information systems, and computer science. They focus on three key areas: the customer-technology interface; e-Service business opportunities and strategies; and public sector e-Service opportunities. The insights they offer will be equally useful to students, scholars, and practitioners.

New Directions in Research on E-commerce

New Directions in Research on E-commerce
Author: Charles William Steinfield
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557532398

This work discusses the huge impact of electronic networks, particularly the Internet, and how they will remain an integral force in business. It emphasizes the importance of research and understanding in the area of electronic commerce.

The Routledge Companion to Accounting Information Systems

The Routledge Companion to Accounting Information Systems
Author: Martin Quinn
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2017-12-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317297334

Information technology has permeated all walks of life in the past two decades. Accounting is no exception. Be it financial accounting, management accounting, or audit, information technology and systems have simplified daily tasks and routine work, simplified reporting, and changed how accounting is done. The Routledge Companion to Accounting Information Systems provides a prestige reference work which offers students and researchers an introduction to current and emerging scholarship in the discipline. Contributions from an international cast of authors provides a balanced view of both the technical underpinnings and organisational consequences of accounting information systems. With a focus on the business consequences of technology, this unique reference book will be a vital resource for students and researchers involved in accounting and information management.

Information Systems for Business and Beyond

Information Systems for Business and Beyond
Author: David T. Bourgeois
Publisher:
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2014
Genre: Economics
ISBN:

"Information Systems for Business and Beyond introduces the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world."--BC Campus website.