Business, Information Technology and Society

Name: Business, Information Technology and Society
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Business, Information Technology and SocietyAuthor(s): Stephen D. Tansey\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415192125, 978-0415192125\nSynopsis\nThis comprehensive volume introduces the nature and the impact of the new information and communication technologies on business and society. Emphasizing the global impact, it draws upon examples from the USA, Europe, and Japan as well as the newly industrialized countries of the Pacific Rim. Applying a systems thinking approach, author Stephen D. Tansey covers:\n\nthe environment of computing\nthe IT industry, government and the information economy - and the recent development of e-government initiatives\nthe need to regulate computing\nthe role of IT in the workplace: its effect on organizations and jobs\nthe impact of IT on society at large.\n\nWritten for students studying business or IT, this book is an invaluable resource offering topical insights into the ways in wh.