This paper explores the ramifications of information technology on the global workforce and impact of technology on the world economy. The paper discusses complex issues facing the governments, societies, and business corporations such as changing job contents, global unemployment, and...

Survey data gathered from 79 operations managers holding positions in 55 companies were utilized to test extrinsic and intrinsic motivation for using microcomputers in the workplace. Three motivators for usage were investigated: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived...

With the increasing convergence of international markets, a greater number of firms are entering the global arena. As these firms compete in the global marketplace, they utilize information technology to formulate and implement strategies and to control and coordinate their resources. This...

Few information technology trends have received more attention from the industry than electronic (e‐) commerce – and considering the industry’s predisposition to hyperbole, that is saying a lot. This paper discusses the diffusion of e‐commerce in three wave‐migration phases from...

Technology can influence the nature of work performed by information systems and information technology professionals. This study aims to identify technologies and tasks performed by information systems and information technology professionals in a range of business organisations in Singapore....

Notes that it has become fiercely competitive to recruit and retain information technology (IT) talent in today’s tight labor market. Cites two main reasons for IT skills shortages. First, the number of students graduating in the USA with bachelor’s degrees in computer science declined more...

This study is to explore the impact of information technology (IT) on the interaction between manufacturing and marketing. Literature reviews are initially conducted to understand the interfunctional goal gap and activity conflict that exist between the two departments which invariably...

The change in the perceived function of Information Technology (IT) within business, from a reactive service for middle management to a creator of strategic advantage, is one of the more visible management issues of the moment. Alongside this, however, is an equally important shift in the...

The information explosion is having dramatic effects in many areas of business. Organisations, cultures, business practices and the external image of the company can all be significantly influenced by the use of information technologies. What impact has all this had on the practice of...

The advent of the European Single Market demands a radical rethink in the design and use of accounting software. The implications are analysed and relational database concepts as the way to European‐based or even internationally useful systems are discussed.