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The notion that an increase in information technology investments will result in a positive impact on productivity has … investment in IT and productivity while others suggested otherwise. Even though there is a growing number of an academic studies ….88%, whilst Africa has not contributed much to IT and productivity literature with just 8.51%. The study therefore concluded that …
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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to present a conceptual model that posits the strategic relationships between information technology, clinic operations and physicians and the subsequent outcomes to patients, physicians and clinics which can lead to competitive advantages in the...
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From the early 1980s to the late 1990s overall productivity rates did not reflect the rising investment in information … and computer technology (ICT). This paradox, the productivity paradox, which was widely discussed among economists may … well turn out to be mainly a mirage once the assumption is excluded that investment has a short‐run effect on productivity …
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, achieving order‐of‐magnitude improvements in productivity, and increasing and protecting profits. Learn from the companies that … have created great value propositions for customers and employees, achieved significant improvements in productivity …
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The purpose of this article is to present the results of a research on the impact of focusing of managers on human capital with support of information and communication technology on an effectiveness of Polish hospital activities. A survey questionnaire addressed to the managers of Polish...
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Supply Chain Management SCM is a very critical part of any business. A well-coordinated SCM can improve the efficiency of the business and help in cost reduction. As information technology (IT) is being used widely across all businesses, SCM can benefit to a large extent by the use of IT. This...
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Academics and administrators in higher education contexts increasingly invest time, energy and money in the creation and delivery of a positive “first year experience: (FYE)” a term commonly used to refer to a suite of initiatives intended to impact positively upon student satisfaction and...
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In an era of healthcare reform and health information technology (HIT), physicians' roles in delivering healthcare are rapidly involving. New technologies present exciting opportunities and challenges to physicians to enhance medical practice, reduce costs, and improve patient experiences, as...
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In this article, an IT infusion model was developed for the Nigerian health sector using teaching hospitals in Nigeria. The different IT technologies used by medical practitioners were identified. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit knowledge from respondents selected from teaching...
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Franchising involves receiving business rights. In addition to the popular growth strategy for many businesses, franchising has emerged over the years as a pathway to wealth creation for entrepreneurs interested in senior care. In this article, the authors first discuss the use of information...
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