This book collects an authoritative core of research investigating the notion that information communication technologies (ICTs) have the potential to improve the lives of people and contribute to enhancing social conditions in developing countries through such concepts as the Knowledge Society,...

"This book focuses on the application of preemptive planning in the media and entertainment industries to combat an increasingly uncertain future of innovation and competition, offering research-based examples and analysis"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a comprehensive framework that can be used to develop and design case studies that could measure the identified values that people, technology, and strategy can provide to the organization"--Provided by publisher.

Enterprise systems outsourcing "behind the curtain": a case study showing how rational and institutional explanations coexist and complement each other / Per Svejvig, Jan Pries-Heje -- The influence of organisational size, internal IT capabilities, and competitive and vendor pressures on ERP...

"This book is based on the premise that it is difficult, if not impossible, to manage a modern business or public organization without at least some knowledge of the planning, use, control and benefits of information technology"--Provided by publisher.

"Successful Strategies in Supply Chain Management provides the tools and techniques for organizations to streamline their supply chain. From acquiring resources to distribution outlets, this book touches on all phases of the supply chain, giving readers the assets they need to obtain that...

Africa -- The perspectives of African history -- Africa in the global economy -- The rising and compelling imperatives to do business in Africa -- The African regional integration and trading blocs -- Doing business in Africa and African business opportunities -- A strategic model for entering...

1. A Communities of practice approach to management knowledge dissemination / Joanne Roberts -- 2. Sharing knowledge through communities of practice / Eduardo Campos, Carlos Moreno, Reinaldo Landaeta -- 3. Communities of practice as work teams to knowledge management / Celia Zárraga-Oberty --...

"This book explores the processes involved in managing brands for long-term sustainable competitive advantage, helping readers better understand the importance of consumers' perceptions in brand management"--Provided by publisher.

Advancing e-commerce beyond readiness in a developing country: experiences of Ghanaian firms / Richard Boateng ... [et al.] -- Evaluating the relevance of information systems strategic planning practices in e-business contexts / Ganesan Kannabiran, Srinivasan Sundar -- A comparative analysis of...