Similar Search Results

A user study of the design issues of propie: a novel environment for enhanced interaction and value‐adding of electronic documents

Li Liew, Chern; Foo, Schubert; Chennupati, K.R. - In: Journal of Documentation 57 (2001) 3, pp. 377-426

In this paper, we present a proposed information environment (PROPIE) for enhanced interaction and value‐adding of electronic documents (e‐documents). The design of PROPIE was based on a thorough user needs and requirements assessment in interacting with information through well‐documented...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014854522

Designing effective cyber store user interface

Kim, Eyong B.; Eom, Sean B. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 102 (2002) 5, pp. 241-251

Complementary to the increasing popularity of the Internet and WWW, electronic commerce (e‐commerce) has become a fast emerging industry and a significant global economic force. The online retail stores need to attract more visitors and convert them into the customers who actually purchase the...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014823691

Digital visibility: menu prominence and its impact on use. Case study: the NHS Direct Digital channel on Kingston Interactive Television

Nicholas, David; Huntington, Paul; Williams, Peter; … - In: Aslib Proceedings 54 (2002) 4, pp. 213-221

During an evaluation of a digital interactive consumer health television channel (NHS Direct) on Kingston Interactive Television the prominence of the channel’s menus regarding the interactive element of its service diminished considerably over a period of four months. During this time the use...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014671339

An application of conjoint analysis to explore user perceptions on management information systems

Lee, EunSu; Rhim, Hosun - In: Management Research Review 37 (2014) 1, pp. 69-88

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate user preferences for the information systems in order to achieve user satisfaction by using conjoint analysis. Design/methodology/approach – Conjoint analysis is applied for the measurement of user preferences on information systems by seven...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014952826

Bibliographic description of electronic resources and user needs

Witt, Maria - In: Online Information Review 27 (2003) 6, pp. 383-395

This paper discusses various examples of selection, bibliographic description of electronic resources, and how the mediation provided by librarians can help users with their choices during searching. Users are confronted with more information than ever before, and their expectations are becoming...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014965395

Pragmatic institutional design in Botswana ‐‐ Salient features and an assessment

Adamolekun, Ladipo; Morgan, Philip - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 12 (1999) 7, pp. 584-603

Outlines the key developments and institutions of Botswana as it has evolved since independence in 1966; a successful … and legal history of Botswana and presents some of the main problems in governance which need addressing. Work improvement …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014799463

Combatting corruption and economic crime in Africa – An evaluation of the Botswana Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime

Olowu, Bamidele - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 12 (1999) 7, pp. 604-614

The Botswana Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) was created in August 1994 against the background of a … number of scandals in Botswana’s public life. The Directorate is now almost four years old. Among its main achievements are … confronting the Botswana DCEC. In addition, the paper gives particular attention to the relevance of the Botswana experience for …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014799464

Africa-based scholars publishing

Paulos, Afeworki - In: The Bottom Line 29 (2016) 1, pp. 25-44

study selected four countries – Botswana, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya. Design/methodology/approach The study analyzed … Botswana, South Africa and Kenya have a significant citation impact, particularly in the field of medicine. Research …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014686796

The making of a foreign “labour aristocracy” in Botswana

Mogalakwe, Monageng - In: Employee Relations 30 (2008) 4, pp. 422-435

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether expatriate workers in Botswana are a labour aristocracy … supports the case for the existence of a foreign labour aristocracy in Botswana. The labour aristocracy thesis has come under … debates, evidence from Botswana of a two tier wage structure, one for citizens and another for “expatriates”, resonates with …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014731182

Identifying reasons for ERP system customization in SMEs: a multiple case study

Zach, Ondrej; Erik Munkvold, Bjorn - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 25 (2012) 5, pp. 462-478

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate possible reasons for enterprise resource planning (ERP) system customization in small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on distinguishing influential factors of the SME context. Design/methodology/approach –...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014859866