Management Information Systems The Technology Challenge

Author : Nigel F. Piercy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351131858

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Management Information Systems: The Technology Challenge by Nigel F. Piercy Pdf

This book, originally published in 1984, established the need for a strategic managerial response to the new technology, which relies on an understanding of the real effects of technology - on organisational structure, manageemnt style and employee relations. It assesses the impact of the new information technology on manufacturing systems, employment levels and types, industrial relations and finally on marketing and external relationships.

Author : Robert D. Galliers,Dorothy E. Leidner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134730056

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Strategic Information Management by Robert D. Galliers,Dorothy E. Leidner Pdf

Today there are few organizations that can afford to ignore information technology and few individuals who would prefer to be without it. As managerial tasks become more complex, so the nature of the required information systems changes from structured, routine support to ad hoc, unstructured, complex enquiries at the highest levels of management. As with the first three editions, this fourth edition of Strategic Information Management: Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems presents the many complex and inter-related issues associated with the management of information systems. This book provides a rich source of material reflecting recent thinking on the key issues facing executives in information systems strategic management. It draws from a wide range of contemporary articles written by leading experts from North America, Asia, and Europe. Designed as a course text for MBA, Master's level students, and senior undergraduate students taking courses in information management, it also provides a wealth of information and references for researchers. New to this edition are updated readings addressing current issues and the latest thinking in information management.

Author : P. Candace Deans,Kirk R. Karwan
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1878289217

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Global Information Systems and Technology by P. Candace Deans,Kirk R. Karwan Pdf

Many of the technological and managerial challenges of operating in the international environment are being addressed through global IT applications at the functional level of the organization. Global Information Systems and Technology: Focus on the Organization and Its Functional Areas provides a forum for identifying the specific impacts of IT in each of these areas and for understanding how the various challenges and solutions in the functional areas are being integrated via information technology. With a total of 27 chapters, this book examines several functional areas -- marketing, financial services, accounting, manufacturing and logistics, research and development, human resources -- all within the context of today's international business enterprise.

Author : David Boddy,James McCalman,David A. Buchanan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351346610

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The New Management Challenge by David Boddy,James McCalman,David A. Buchanan Pdf

This volume, first published in 1988, examines the challenge to management which is posed by ever more sophisticated applications of information technology. It reports on cases of actual practice, and seeks to draw lessons from these experiences which will be of practical value to managers and their advisers. The book will also be a useful source of ideas, experience, and examples to students of economics, business studies, and management.

Author : John Gallaugher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Information resources management
ISBN : 1453338020

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Information Systems by John Gallaugher Pdf

Author : Robert D. Galliers,Dorothy E Leidner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136363153

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Strategic Information Management by Robert D. Galliers,Dorothy E Leidner Pdf

'Strategic Information Management' has been completely up-dated to reflect the rapid changes in IT and the business environment since the publication of the second edition. Half of the readings in the book have been replaced to address current issues and the latest thinking in Information Management. It goes without saying that Information technology has had a major impact on individuals, organizations and society over the past 50 years or so. There are few organizations that can afford to ignore IT and few individuals who would prefer to be without it. As managerial tasks become more complex, so the nature of the required information systems (IS) changes - from structured, routine support to ad hoc, unstructured, complex enquiries at the highest levels of management. As with the first and second editions, this third edition of 'Strategic Information Management: Challenges and strategies in managing information systems' aims to present the many complex and inter-related issues associated with the management of information systems. The book provides a rich source of material reflecting recent thinking on the key issues facing executives in information systems management. It draws from a wide range of contemporary articles written by leading experts from North America and Europe. 'Strategic Information Management' is designed as a course text for MBA, Master's level students and senior undergraduate students taking courses in information management. It provides a wealth of information and references for researchers in addition.

Author : Peter Ekman,Peter Dahlin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136481864

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Management and Information Technology by Peter Ekman,Peter Dahlin Pdf

Information technology has come to play an important role in organizations over the last few decades. Though it began as an entity dealt with by specialists, IT has evolved to become an everyday tool with both operational and strategic impacts. Most modern organizations have adopted different forms of IT, and become dependent on their computer-based information systems and their peripherals for everyday operations. Information technology offers opportunities to increase efficiency, customer value, and competitiveness. Given the financial investment in IT required by organizations to remain competitive, IT has become a resource that needs to be managed. Management and Information Technology evaluates organizations’ utilization of IT including knowledge management and e-learning, accounting, and business relationships. Presenting theories to help the reader understand the varying roles IT can occupy in different organizations, this volume illustrates the ways in which IT has become a key strategic tool.

Author : Burgess, Stephen
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781591400127

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Managing Information Technology in Small Business: Challenges and Solutions by Burgess, Stephen Pdf

In many countries, small businesses comprise over 95% of the proportion of private businesses and approximately half of the private workforce, with information technology being used in over 90% of these businesses. As a result, governments worldwide are placing increasing importance upon the success of small business enterpreneurs and are providing increased resources to support this emphasis. Managing Information Technology in Small Business: Challanges and Solutions presents research in areas such as IT performance, electronic commerce, Internet adoption, and IT planning methodologies and focuses on how these areas impact small businesses.

Author : Roland Traunmüller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1402071744

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Information Systems: The E-Business Challenge by Roland Traunmüller Pdf

This state-of-the art book deals with innovative trends in e-Commerce, e-Business and e-Government. Information Systems: The e-Business Challenge presents recent results of research and development in the following areas: -E-Business: proceeding from vision to reality; -Information and knowledge management; -Business models for e-Commerce; -Online one-stop Government; -Evaluation of the web presence; -Requirements engineering; -Designing collaborative business systems; -Guiding communities of practice; -Establishing trust in virtual organizations; -Technical design issues. Information Systems: The e-Business Challenge comprises the proceedings of Stream 5 of the 17th World Computer Congress (WCC2002), which was sponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and held in Montréal, Québec, Canada in August 2002.

Author : Garson, G. David
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781599040530

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Modern Public Information Technology Systems: Issues and Challenges by Garson, G. David Pdf

Examines the most important dimensions of managing IT in the public sector and explores the impact of IT on governmental accountability and distribution of power, the implications of privatization as an IT business model, and the global governance of IT.

Author : Information Resources Management Association. International Conference
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1244 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1878289845

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Challenges of Information Technology Management in the 21st Century by Information Resources Management Association. International Conference Pdf

As the 21st century begins, we are faced with opportunities and challenges of available technology as well as pressured to create strategic and tactical plans for future technology. Worldwide, IT professionals are sharing and trading concepts and ideas for effective IT management, and this co-operation is what leads to solid IT management practices. This volume is a collection of papers that present IT management perspectives from professionals around the world. The papers seek to offer new ideas, refine old ones, and pose interesting scenarios to help the reader develop company-sensitive management strategies.

Author : Szewczak, Edward J.,Snodgrass, Coral R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781591400219

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Managing the Human Side of Information Technology: Challenges and Solutions by Szewczak, Edward J.,Snodgrass, Coral R. Pdf

"This book addresses how to effectively manage the ways in which information technology impacts both human and organizational behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Mehdi Khosrow-Pour,Information Resources Management Association. International Conference
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business
ISBN : 1599040190

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Emerging Trends and Challenges in Information Technology Management by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour,Information Resources Management Association. International Conference Pdf

The field of information technology continues to impact more organizations worldwide as new technologies and applications are implemented to strengthen everyday business processes. Individuals within these organizations continue to face the challenge of developing and implementing the latest innovative programs that successfully apply information technology applications within various types and sizes of companies and businesses. Emerging Trends and Challenges in Information Technology Management presents the latest issues surrounding the management of information technology in organizations, and explains how these issues are addressed and used for the benefit of practitioners and educators around the world. These proceedings from the 17th Annual Information Resources Management Association (IRMA) International Conference provide knowledge related to the latest trends and challenges dealing with all aspects of information technology applications and management. Topics presented within the proceedings include: distance learning technologies, data warehousing and mining, information quality management, geographic information systems, knowledge management, information technology education, and many more.Emerging Trends and Challenges in Information Technology Management includes the latest research in the area of IT utilization and management, and supports those involved in the research and teaching of information technology aspects worldwide.

Author : Joe Peppard,John Ward
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470034675

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The Strategic Management of Information Systems by Joe Peppard,John Ward Pdf

A comprehensively updated revision of a book regarded by many as one the leading and authoritative titles for practitioners, academics and students in the domain of information systems and technology (IS/IT) strategy. Presents a structured framework with tools, techniques and ways of thinking which provide a practical approach to building a digital strategy, expressed primarily in the language of business and management. Brings together the implications of the significant advances in IT and the most useful current thinking, research, and experiences concerning the business impact and strategic opportunities created by IS/IT. Peppard and Ward discuss the key questions that managers have to grapple with of where, when and how to invest in IS/IT, which is why a IS/IT (or digital) strategy is required.

Author : Cohen, Eli B.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781591400233

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Challenges of Information Technology Education in the 21st Century by Cohen, Eli B. Pdf

Challenges of Information Technology Education in the 21st Century strives to address a variety of pertinent questions surrounding the rapidly changing area of IT education, such as: What topics are important for the 21st Century? How does the Internet change the task of teaching? What is the role of the professor in a world of online learning? This exciting book will be an invaluable resource for educators in the field of information technology.