End User Computing Challenges and Technologies

Advances in information technologies have allowed end users to become a fundamental element in the development and application of computing technology and digital information. End User Computing Challenges & Technologies: Emerging Tools & Applications examines practical research and case studies on such benchmark topics as biometric and security technology, protection of digital assets and information, multilevel computer self-efficacy, and end-user Web development. This book offers library collections a critical mass of research into the advancement, productivity, and performance of the end user computing domain.

Steve Clarke, Ph.D. is the Professor of Information Systems at the University of Hull (UK). He has extensive experience in management systems and information systems consultancy and research, focusing primarily on the identification and satisfaction of user needs and issues connected with knowledge management. His research interests include: social theory and information systems practice; strategic planning; and the impact of user involvement in the development of management systems. Professor Clarke is the co-editor of two books Socio-Technical and Human Cognition Elements of Information Systems , 2003 published by Idea Group Publishing, and Beyond Knowledge Management , 2004 published by Idea Group Publishing.