Cases on Information Technology: Lessons Learned, Volume 7
Cases on Information Technology: Lessons Learned, Volume 7

Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2005-10-31

Total Pages: 573

ISBN-13: 1591409802

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This volume is the latest addition to the Cases on Information Technology Series, a series which provides a collection of case studies focusing on IT implementation in organizations. The cases included in Cases on Information Technology: Lessons Learned, Volume 7 cover a variety of IT initiatives, including enterprise systems, wireless technologies, rebuilding operating systems after destruction, and implementation within non-profit organizations. Each case includes integral information regarding organizations working with IT, including key individuals involved, intelligent steps taken or perhaps overlooked, and the final project outcomes. This volume is useful to IT managers and researchers, as it describes various scenarios of IT implementation and also unfortunate downfalls. Using the real-life situations as facilitators for classroom discussion, professors and students will benefit as well from this collection of cases.

Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change
Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change

Author: Lekoko, Rebecca Nthogo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1466685697

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In modern times, political and social reform often starts at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder; common people with ordinary lives enact change through community organization and the desire to improve their own lives and the lives of those around them. Governments that support such movements can experience great advances and achievements in the long term. Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change presents a series of real-world studies on political and social activism in the information age, focusing on how empowerment of minority or underserved populations can serve to enact sweeping reforms regionally, nationally, or globally. This book is a critical resource for political and private actors, including government agencies, community organizers, political parties, and researchers in the social sciences. This reference work features research on timely topics such as women’s empowerment, poverty, social activism and social change, community building, and empowerment of individuals in a variety of socioeconomic settings and roles.

Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings
Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings

Author: Bizzell, Brad E.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1522534636

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Teaching abroad is one promising pathway to educational diplomacy and positive international relations. As opportunities to teach internationally increase, educators need to develop skills and cultural understandings that will prepare them for the challenges they may face in diverse cultures. Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings is a pivotal academic resource that explores the development of cultural competency, knowledge, skills, and dispositions critical for teaching abroad. Featuring anecdotal vignettes that illustrate competency on topics, such as adaptability, educational diplomacy, and cultural fluency in educational ventures, this book is geared towards school administrators, university professors, curriculum developers, and researchers interested in teaching and leading abroad.

Social Media and the Transformation of Interaction in Society
Social Media and the Transformation of Interaction in Society

Author: Sahlin, John P.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1466685573

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The availability of various technological platforms enables individuals to feel a deeper sense of connectivity and contribution to their social circles and the world around them. This growing dependence on social networking platforms has altered the ways in which society functions and communicates. Social Media and the Transformation of Interaction in Society is a definitive reference source for timely scholarly research evaluating the impact of social networking platforms on a variety of relationships, including those between individuals, governments, citizens, businesses, and consumers. Featuring expansive coverage on a range of topics relating to social media applications and uses across industries, this publication is a critical reference source for professionals, educators, students, and academicians seeking current research on the role and impact of new media on modern society. This publication features authoritative, research-based chapters across a range of relevant topics including, but not limited to, computer-mediated communication, nonprofit projects, disaster response management, education, cyberbullying, microblogging, digital paranoia, user interaction augmentation, and viral messaging.

Free and Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems and Strategies
Free and Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems and Strategies

Author: Atem de Carvalho, Rogerio

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2011-12-31

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 161350487X

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Free/Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning systems (FOS-ERP) are gaining popularity and acceptance due to two main factors: their lack of licensing fees and customizability. Given this, organizations are able to easily adopt and manipulate these systems to meet their individual needs. Free and Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems and Strategies unites research on FOS-ERP, comparing differences with proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning products, and demonstrating key research factors. It includes cases demonstrating how small enterprises have benefited from FOS-ERP in Spain and in Belgium, along with difficulties encountered and solutions developed. This essential reference addresses key issues such as security and legal risks, as well as challenges, opportunities, and barriers to adoption.

Examining Developments and Applications of Wearable Devices in Modern Society
Examining Developments and Applications of Wearable Devices in Modern Society

Author: Delabrida Silva, Saul Emanuel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1522532919

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Wearable technology can range anywhere between activity trackers to prosthetics. These new advancements are continuously progressing and becoming a part of daily life. Examining Developments and Applications of Wearable Devices in Modern Society is a pivotal reference source for the most innovative research on the expansion of wearable computing and technology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as stroke monitoring, augmented reality, and cancer detection, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the challenges and benefits of the latest wearable devices.

E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases
E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases

Author: Baum, Scott

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-05-31

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1466661070

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The application of e-government technologies has led to increased public participation and social inclusion, while allowing for greater government transparency. These technologies provide accessibility to online content and services while offering the public an active voice in governmental issues. E-Governance and Social Inclusion: Concepts and Cases presents current and emerging research about the implementation of technology in government and its broad social implications. This handbook aims to be a comprehensive reference publication for academicians, researchers, practitioners, students, and managers with an interest in e-government content and the ability for the public to access and utilize this technology.

Global Perspectives on Human Migration, Asylum, and Security
Global Perspectives on Human Migration, Asylum, and Security

Author: Akrivopoulou, Christina M.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1522528180

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Unstable social climates are causing the displacement of large numbers of people around the world. Thus, the issue of safe replacement arises causing the need for new policies and strategies regarding immigration. Global Perspectives on Human Migration, Asylum, and Security is a timely reference source for the latest research on the challenges, risks, and policies of current relocation and refugee flows, as well as address security problems in relation to these aspects of immigration. Featuring coverage on a wide variety of topics and perspectives such as terrorism, racism, and human rights, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, policy makers, researchers, and practitioners seeking current research on the current societal happenings of refugee integration around the world.

Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) Into Practice
Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) Into Practice

Author: Epler, Pam L.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1522531122

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Diverse learners with particular needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them develop socially and intellectually. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children. Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) into Practice is a pivotal reference source for the latest teaching strategies for educators with special needs students. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as instructional adaptions, locomotor apparatus diseases, and intellectual disabilities, this publication is an ideal resource for school administrators, general and special education classroom teachers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on instructional strategies for educating students with disabilities.

Digital Tools for Academic Branding and Self-Promotion
Digital Tools for Academic Branding and Self-Promotion

Author: Cabrera, Marga

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-10-31

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1522509186

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Reputation can be a pivotal factor to potential success throughout one’s academic career. By utilizing available technological assets and tools, professionals can effectively manage their personal brands. Digital Tools for Academic Branding and Self-Promotion is an authoritative reference source for the latest research on the interrelationship between digital branding and academic reputation. Showcasing relevant digital platforms and techniques, this book is a compendium of vital material for academics, professionals, practitioners, and marketers interested in effective reputation management.