Managing Enterprise Information Technology Acquisitions: Assessing Organizational Preparedness
Managing Enterprise Information Technology Acquisitions: Assessing Organizational Preparedness

Author: Misra, Harekrishna

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-06-30

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1466642025

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For organizations operating in a modern business environment, adopting the latest information technologies (IT) is of paramount importance. Organizational decision makers are increasingly interested in IT acquisition, constantly seeking the most advanced solutions in order to give their constituents a distinct competitive advantage. Managing Enterprise Information Technology Acquisitions: Assessing Organizational Preparedness provides leaders and innovators with research and strategies to make the most of their options involving IT and organizational management approaches. This book will serve as a critical resource for leaders, managers, strategists, and other industry professionals who must be prepared to meet the constant changes in the field of information technologies in order to effectively guide their organizations and achieve their respective goals.

Handbook of Research on Enterprise 2.0: Technological, Social, and Organizational Dimensions
Handbook of Research on Enterprise 2.0: Technological, Social, and Organizational Dimensions

Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 799

ISBN-13: 1466643749

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Workplace technology is evolving at an accelerated pace, driving innovation, productivity, and efficiency to exceedingly high levels. Businesses both small and large must keep up with these changes in order to compete effectively with fellow enterprises. The Handbook of Research on Enterprise 2.0: Technological, Social, and Organizational Dimensions collects the most recent developments in evaluating the technological, organizational, and social dimensions of modern business practices in order to better foster advances in information exchange and collaboration among networks of partners and customers. This crucial reference supports managers and business professionals, as well as members of academia, IT specialists, and network developers in enhancing business practices and obtaining competitive advantage.

A Systemic Perspective to Managing Complexity with Enterprise Architecture
A Systemic Perspective to Managing Complexity with Enterprise Architecture

Author: Saha, Pallab

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-09-30

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1466645199

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Organizational complexity is an unavoidable aspect of all businesses, even larger ones, which can hinder their ability to react to sudden or disruptive change. However, with the implementation of enterprise architecture (EA), businesses are able to provide their leaders with the resources needed to address any arising challenges. A Systemic Perspective to Managing Complexity with Enterprise Architecture highlights the current advances in utilizing enterprise architecture for managing organizational complexity. By demonstrating the value and usefulness of EA, this book serves as a reference for business leaders, managers, engineers, enterprise architects, and many others interested in new research and approaches to business complexity.

Information Systems and Technology for Organizations in a Networked Society
Information Systems and Technology for Organizations in a Networked Society

Author: Tomayess Issa

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1466640634

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"This book discusses methods of using information technologies to support organizational and business objectives in both national and international contexts, describing the latest research on both the technical and non-technical aspects of contemporary information societies, including e-commerce, e-learning, e-government, and e-health"--Provided by publisher.

Effects of IT on Enterprise Architecture, Governance, and Growth
Effects of IT on Enterprise Architecture, Governance, and Growth

Author: Cavalcanti, José Carlos

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1466664703

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As technology continues to evolve in organizations, it is vital to understand the impact that these advances will have on different aspects of the business environment as well as the opportunity for further improvement. Effects of IT on Enterprise Architecture, Governance, and Growth explores the influence of emerging technology on different viewpoints associated with contemporary enterprise. Emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to the comprehension of organizational structure and dynamics, this book is an inclusive reference source for enterprise analysts, business managers, and IT managers, as well as upper-level students interested in a new framework for understanding business enterprise in the new digital era.

Approaches and Processes for Managing the Economics of Information Systems
Approaches and Processes for Managing the Economics of Information Systems

Author: Tsiakis, Theodosios

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1466649844

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"This book explores the value of information and its management by highlighting theoretical and empirical approaches in the economics of information systems, providing insight into how information systems can generate economic value for businesses and consumers"--Provided by publisher.

Strategic Utilization of Information Systems in Small Business
Strategic Utilization of Information Systems in Small Business

Author: Hunter, M. Gordon

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-05-31

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1466687096

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The small business is an often underestimated asset of both the modern economy and the commercial workforce. Those employed by small businesses make up a large percentage of both the U.S. and Canadian populations, and with the internet and other technologies connecting us like never before, the opportunity is present for even the smallest company to reach a global scale. Strategic Utilization of Information Systems in Small Business explores the possibilities not just in expanding a business, but in assisting a business in meeting its full potential, no matter its size. Including a variety of perspectives on what it means to be a small business and how to bring that business to maturity, this book is an essential reference source for small business owners, managers, and employees, as well as students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This publication features chapters on the different aspects of management processes, e-commerce, and e-businesses, including the characteristics of a smart entrepreneur, success vs. failure, longevity, technology adoption, the types of different information systems and how to implement them, data and decision making, theories for investigating small businesses, business strategy, and competitive advantage.

Pervasive Computing for Business: Trends and Applications
Pervasive Computing for Business: Trends and Applications

Author: Godara, Varuna

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2010-02-28

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1605669970

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" This book examines the implications of pervasive computing from an operational, legal and ethical perspective, so that current and future e-business managers can make responsible decisions about where, when and how to use this technology"--Provided by publisher.

Feral Information Systems Development: Managerial Implications
Feral Information Systems Development: Managerial Implications

Author: Kerr, Donald Vance

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1466650281

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"This book seeks to accelerate the collective understandings and implications on the management of business organizations; with an emphasis on theoretical explanations on the development of feral information systems"--Provided by publisher.

Integrating Art and Creativity into Business Practice
Integrating Art and Creativity into Business Practice

Author: Schiuma, Giovanni

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-12-28

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1522520511

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Adaptability and sustainability are key factors in the success of any business in modern society. Developing unique and innovative processes in organizational environments provides room for new business opportunities. Integrating Art and Creativity into Business Practice is a key reference source for the latest scholarly research on the tools, techniques, and methods pivotal to the management of arts and creativity-based assets in contemporary organizations. Highlighting relevant perspectives across a myriad of topics, such as organizational culture, value creation, and crowdsourcing, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, academics, practitioners, and graduate students interested in emerging processes for entrepreneurship and business performance.