http://books.emeraldinsight.com/permissions/rss.asp Emerald Bookstore - Subject Browse en Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444822529 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444822529 The convergence of telecommunications, mass media and computer technologies has brought developments of intelligent interconnected systems. This volume provides research and policy debates in this important field. An international perspective is provided with contributions from academic, business and governmental communities. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781848552647 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781848552647 Focuses on presenting specific innovative computing artifacts and tools developed by researchers that are not commercially used. This work presents approaches and frameworks that focus on ability of an enterprise to analyze, build and protect computing infrastructure that supports value-added dimensions to the enterprise's business processes. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444502162 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444502162 Represents a holistic approach to convergence, bringing to bear a number of critical perspectives: economics, engineering, business, organization theory, psychology, and policy analysis. This book is useful for schools of communication, centers for telecommunications studies, business schools, policy departments, and telecommunication operators. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444517715 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444517715 Contains chapters that focus on the individual interrelated subjects regarding the economics of information systems: the adoption and diffusion of information technologies; the pricing of data communications; the means and tactics firms us to compete with each other; and the manner in which firms interact with and distribute goods to customers. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781780521442 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781780521442 Addresses the following questions: What is knowledge work? What are strategies and methods for increasing productivity, quality, effectiveness and value of knowledge work? Can knowledge workers be managed, and if yes, how? What are adequate methods for measuring performance of knowledge workers? Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444823823 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444823823 The telecommunications industry is being transformed by contradictory forces: on the one hand, the trend toward global expansion by carriers, and on the other hand, fragmentation and entry in local communications. This volume discusses the complexities of the bi-polar forces and maps out the policy issues which need to be addressed. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444899606 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444899606 This volume aims to contribute to finding ways and means of taking positive advantage of the opportunities presented by telecommunications technologies. It examines the effects of economic developments on telecommunications in locations such as South-East Asia and Eastern Europe. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780762301775 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780762301775 Focuses on human/technology issues that arise from the design, development, application, operation, evaluation, and maintenance of advanced systems with regard to training in complex environments. This ninth volume covers areas including: advanced embedded team training, human centered automation for air traffic control, and more. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780080463261 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780080463261 Presents an integrative framework for information management and puts information management in a historical context. This book examines the assumptions underlying information management, and delves into 4 issues in the field: ICT, strategy and identity; ICT (out)sourcing; customer oriented innovation; and designing information and organizations. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780080453262 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780080453262 Examines B2B decision making processes for software application development. This book provides DSA Models, event chronology maps, and cognitive maps for a more comprehensive analysis. It includes individual case study and cross-case findings for theory development. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781849506731 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9781849506731 Offers research and practice insights into the emerging discipline and field of knowledge management and aims to accelerate a global adoption of knowledge management (KM) as a distinct and critical field of study for today's professionals. It is suitable for universities, research centres and organizations working on KM. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780126243505 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780126243505 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780120959709 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780120959709 Offers several features to prepare executives for effective utilization of information systems. This book presents coverage of the information systems technology within the context of information systems and issues surrounding design and implementation of information systems including microcomputers, security issues, and group support systems. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780122839528 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780122839528 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444503893 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444503893 The years since the early 1980s have seen exceptionally fast rates of change in every aspect of the telecommunications industry. This volume prov ides detailed reviews and commentaries on these contemporary changes in the landscape of a major industry from an academic perspective. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444514233 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444514233 Aims to highlight the economic aspects of the evolution of communications technologies beyond the fixed-line telephony infrastructure. This volume covers the major technological developments and tracks the changes in these developments, linking them to the ways that both communications can take place and that institutions and policies can evolve. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444823250 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444823250 Global changes in policy and technology in the telecommunications industry in the 1990s are described and analyzed in this volume, showing how this industry creates a bridge for society's transition to the next century. It explores such areas as multimedia, cellular communications and the Internet. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444826480 http://books.emeraldinsight.com/display.asp?ISB=9780444826480 Telecommunications systems are central to the development of a global economy, and are fundamental to the means by which most business is conducted, organised and managed. These papers tacitly stress the importance of path dependence; that is, institutional features and history, are important in determining telecommunications futures. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT