Managing Web-Enabled Technologies in Organizations: A Global Perspective - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878289721 ISBN 13: 9781878289728

Publisher: Igi Global, 1999

Synopsis

Technological advancements of the past several decades in computer and telecommunication technologies have had a profound impact upon the fundamental structures of society, and particularly, upon organizations. As these technologies have matured and developed, many organizations have been looking into the organizational and managerial changes that can be made that allow the organization to achieve greater utilization of these technologies to improve their competitive postures.Web-enabled technologies have become a serious contender. Many global organizations are looking into the emerging web-enabled technologies to make their dispersed operations around the world more efficient and maintaining greater control over their resources. Those organizations that have not attempted to identify and master the many applications of web-enabled technologies will have serious difficulty competing and surviving. This book gives you the latest research findings/writings related to the web-enabled technologies utilization and management in organizations throughout the world.

About this title

About the Author

Mehdi Khosrowpour is currently an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg. He is the editor-in-charge of the Information Resources Management Journal and Information Management. In addition, he also serves on the editorial review boards of six other international information systems journals. Dr. Khosrowpour is the author/editor of 12 books and more than 30 articles published in various scholarly and professional journals, such as the Journal of Information Systems Management, Business Review, Journal of Systems Management, Journal of Applied Business Research, Computing Review, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Journal of Education Technology Systems and Journal of Microcomputer Systems Management. He is a frequent speaker at many international meetings and organizations, such as the Association of Federal Information Resources Management, Contract Management Association, Financial Women Association, National Association of States Information Resources Executives and IBM.

From the Back Cover

"The book does exactly what its title says - presents a global perspective on managing global technologies. It should appeal to a wide and intelligent audience. This book does a thorough job of presenting key issues and perspectives on today's premier evolving technologies. A fascinating collection of articles. Relevant to researchers and practitioners alike. This collection captures the state-of-the-art in managing web-enabled technologies. A must read." - Edward Szewczak, Ph.D.; Canisius College

"A timely book that precisely targets two areas of critical concern for today's businesses: strategically managing the Web and how organizations can cope with web-enabled technologies globally. It should be required reading for all business students and scholars who need to be well-versed in the most critical and topical issues of our day. This book will quickly establish and standard that will dominate the field. I highly recommend it. This is a significant and innovative book in our field. It is a must-read book for anyone wanting to be versed in the most up-to-date issues surrounding international business on the Web. The international contributors address critical issues of web-enabled organizations in an international economy in fresh and comprehensive ways. They cover diverse areas such as Web development and design methodologies; training and managing e-commerce; and e-commerce in developing countries. This volume will set the standard for knowledge in web-enabled technologies for years to come.

A new book of epic proportions. The contributing authors are to be congratulated on creating a book of essential readings for any student, professor, or business person who wants to quickly and completely understand the strategic use of web-enabled technologies as they relate to organizations conducting business on the Web. I heartily recommend it to all those who want to be well read in the most significant e-commerce management, development and design topics of our day. It is a ground breaking book that will easily become the new standard on effectively using web-enabled technologies." - Kenneth Kendall; Rutgers University, School of Business

"The book contributes much to the emerging world of business, which is driven by web technologies. The reader can study the subject from critical issues through developmental solutions to education and training strategies." - Andrew Targowski; Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1878289721
• ISBN 13: 9781878289728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 261
• Editor: Khosrowpour Mehdi