This book provides new models and insights into how to develop, test, and apply more effective decision-making and ethical practices in an organizational setting. This critical mass of sought after knowledge with expert international contributions presents a cornerstone publication inspiring new...

1. Vertical integration of science: an approach to including information, knowledge and its organization / Emilia Currás -- 2. What is information?: an enquiry beyond information science from a systemic point of view / Francisco-Javier García-Marco -- 3. Information: a multidimensional reality...

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"There are five main areas in which humans relate to information and communications technology: the nature of computers and information, the creation of information technologies, the development of artifacts for human use, the usage of information systems, and IT as our environment. This book...

"This book explores the concept of the organizational structure through the lens of the viable systems approach, focusing particularly on human interaction and collaboration within a business setting"--Provided by publisher.

This book provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental...

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With the growth and advancement of digital communication technology over the past decade and the advent of modern telecommunications and the Internet, the structure of human behavior and social interaction has been redesigned. This handbook is a compendium of over 50 scholarly works on discourse...

Although it has become commonplace for users and organizations alike to regularly collaborate during the seeking, searching, retrieval and use of information, a definitive work on the behaviors, practices, and systems that enable this collaborative information behavior has been lacking. This...

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