For information professional, the key to success in this potentially destablizing context is to develop the new skills the workplace demands. Above all, the LIS professional must actively prioritize a commitment to continuous professional development. The information industry is growing fast and the LIS profession is experiencing very rapid change. This series has been designed to help you mana…
Net Gain identifies where the next level of value lies on the Internet and lays out the first economic model to quantify the revenue potential and the investment required to build a successful virtual community. From the offerings of commercial online services such as the Motley Fool Investment group to Internet communities of book lovers, Net Gain offers a multitude of real-world scenarios and…
Discover the strategies, tools, and technologies necessary fordeveloping successful mobile learning programs In the modern, rapidly-expanding mobile learning environment,only clear guidelines and state-of-the-art technologies will standup to the challenges that lie ahead. With a smart focus thatcombines a proven process with all-important strategies andpractical applications, Mastering …
Mobile is a powerful new tool for supporting organizational performance, including a wide-variety of learning opportunities including innovation, collaboration, research, and design. Mobile generates new products, services, and helps solve problems. Whether providing needed tools, augmenting learning, or connecting individuals, mobile devices are empowering individuals and organizations. Des…
TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments Key for symbols Introduction 1 The new world of management From the machine age to the information age F. W. Taylor: Management as science Henri Fayol: Defining managemenT Beyond scientific management The mythology of managerial work Peter Drucker: The prophet of change Knowledge management Decision theory 2 The new world of organizat…
It's no secret that work today is more demanding than ever before. The world of work is forever changed, with no signs that it will ever go back to the way it was. The bottom-line orientation required for budget-constrained organizations is the new way of life. The forever increasing need for output without a proportionate increase in manpower is driving executives and managers to demand more f…
The 1980s and 1990s have seen a growing interest in research and practice in information systems design and development from a human-centered perspective. This is an interest that is accelerated by the increase in organizations in which the human resource provides the means to key competitive advantage. Human Centered Methods in Information Systems: Current Research and Practice is a compilati…