scholarly journals (Un)resolving digital technology paradoxes through the rhetoric of balance

Organization ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 135050842096819
Author(s):  
Georgiana Grigore ◽  
Mike Molesworth ◽  
Chris Miles ◽  
Sarah Glozer
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Organizational Benefits ◽  
Rhetorical Devices ◽  
Empirical Paper ◽  
Organizational Activity ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Societal Interests

The organizational benefits of digital technologies are increasingly contrasted with negative societal consequences. Such tensions are contradictory, persistent and interrelated, suggesting paradoxes. Yet, we lack insight into how such apparent paradoxes are constructed and to what effect. This empirical paper draws upon interviews with thirty-nine responsibility managers to unpack how paradoxes are discursively (re)constructed and resolved as a rhetoric of ‘balance’ that ensures identification with organizational, familial and societal interests. We also reveal how such ‘false balance’ sustains and legitimizes organizational activity by displacing responsibilities onto distant ‘others’ through temporal (futurizing), spatial (externalizing) and level (magnifying / individualizing) rhetorical devices. In revealing the process of paradox construction and resolution as ‘balance’ in the context of digitalization and its unanticipated outcomes, we join conversations into new organizational responsibilities in the digital economy, with implications for theory and practice.

scholarly journals Research on the Impact Mechanism and Application of Financial Digitization and Optimization on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Qiuxia Li
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Scale Economy ◽  
Financing Constraints ◽  
Technological Revolution ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Scope Economy ◽  
Financial Technology

Background. With the continuous advancement of digital technology and the accelerated development of digital finance, the rise of digital finance has had a vital impact on the true evolution of SMEs. The digital economy has a significant positive impact on the productivity of SMEs. Method. This article first analyzes the digital level of SMEs, studies the incentive effect of digital finance on the level of technological revolution of SMEs, and analyzes the mitigation effect of digital finance evolution on the financing constraints of SMEs. At the same time, it also studies how to develop the digital economy and achieve high-quality business evolution. Result. The digital economy can promote the growth of enterprise productivity through four indirect ways: scale economy effect, scope economy effect, technological revolution effect, and management benefit effect. Conclusion. The Financial Technology Optimization program helps financial leaders adopt new digital technologies to optimize financial processes while minimizing disruption.

scholarly journals Digital Economy and Society: Baltic States in the EU Context

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jevgenija Česnauskė
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Baltic States ◽  
Baltic Countries ◽  
The Baltic

Abstract Research purpose. The high penetration of the Internet and increased level of use of digital devices create conditions for the development of the digital economy and society. Understanding and management of this model are essential whilst seeking to compete in the global market and to ensure a high standard of living for citizens. However, despite the opportunities presented by the digital economy, the Baltic States have not yet fully exploited the potential of digital technologies for sustainable development. The purpose of this research is to assess the progress of the Baltic States towards developing a digital economy and society and to identify areas requiring priority investments and action. Design/Methodology/Approach. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) published by the European Commission is used to explore the potential of the digital economy. It is an index measuring progress in digital performance through five components: connectivity, human capital, use of internet, integration of digital technology and digital public services. DESI is a crucial tool to reflect the performance of the Baltic States in the context of other European countries. Findings. The survey shows the individual performance of each Baltic country and compares them amongst themselves as well as with other EU countries. Estonia has the highest DESI when compared with other Baltic countries; however, lower scores in connectivity and integration of digital technology components are observed. Lithuania scores high in the integration of digital technology, whereas the human capital component remains lower. Latvia is a leader amongst connectivity but descents to other Baltic countries in human capital and integration of digital technology components. Originality/Value/Practical implications. The digital economy remains a widely discussed topic; however, a lack of unanimous scientific definition and detailed research on this economic model complicates understanding of digital technologies. It is essential for each government to analyse the model and focus on the improvement of the digital economy in order to ensure that the country remains digitally competitive in the world.

scholarly journals Methodological aspects of the digital technology efficiency in precision agriculture

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (217) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Anatoli Takun ◽  
◽  
Sviatlana Makrak ◽  
Sviatlana Takun
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Precision Farming ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Methodological Aspects

The article presents the results of studies on the development and substantiation of methodological provisions for assessing the effectiveness of digital technologies in precision farming, which are focused on the presence of a cross-cutting and cumulative effect from the introduction of precision farming systems, depending on the stages of development of the digital economy.

STUDY OF APPROACHES TO TAXATION OF DIGITAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN SOME COUNTRIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
Viktor M. Zayernyuk ◽  
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Elena I. Sedova ◽  
Zoya V. Kiryanova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Tax Neutrality ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
Tax Management ◽  
Tax Systems ◽  
Tax Benefits

The article is devoted to the study of approaches to taxation in the digital economy, which is an urgent task of reforming the rules of economic digital taxation, compliance with the principles of tax justice and tax neutrality. It is noted that conflicts and contradictions between current digital technologies create many problems for the theory and practice of tax management, in connection with which it is urgent to improve the existing tax systems in order to effectively balance and distribute tax rights and tax benefits, as well as to promote a more active, inclusive and sustainable digital economy and social development.

Digital technologies and their introduction to the economy and social life

2020 ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Andreevna Kiseleva
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cultural Relations

The article demonstrates that the digital economy means economic, social, and cultural relations based on the digital technology use. The digital economy is often referred to as the Internet-based economy, due to the dramatic changes that digital computing and communication technologies brought to the economy in the second half of the 20th century.

scholarly journals Production of Indicators for Evaluation of Digital Transformation of Modern University

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 7399-7402
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
The University

The article describes the main threats and opportunities for the use of digital technology by universities. We considered the features of the functioning of universities in the digital economy. In the study, we applied the method of a balanced scorecard, which allows integrating estimates of diverse activities to assess the overall result of the university’s socio-economic system in the development of digital technologies. Achieved results. An original balanced system of indicators of the digital transformation of the university has been formed. The study will improve the effectiveness of tactical and strategic management of a university due to the authors' recommendations for the formation of indicators for assessing and regulating the digitalization processes at the university.

scholarly journals Digital Technology for predicting, preventing, and controlling COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 07-12
Author(s):  
Deepti Sengar
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Medical Industry ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Insight Into

COVID-19 has become a serious threat to the world. In a very short time it has severely affected every aspect of our lives. In this situation, controlling COVID-19 is a big challenge for the medical industry and they need advanced technologies that can support their fight with COVID-19. Recently, state of the art digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of things (IoT), and Big data have shown very nice solutions to different type of problems. Motivated by these recent advances, this paper is aimed to provide an overview of these application areas. This early review of the field will be very important for providing a timely information to the people interested in using digital technologies for COVID-19 pandemic. We believe it will also provide the general readers with a new insight into the ways digital technologies can be used.

Technical fitting-out of agriculture in terms of digitalization: A theoretical background

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 2391-2405
Author(s):  
A.K. Subaeva ◽  
G.S. Klychova ◽  
L.M. Mavlieva
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Technological Processes

Subject. This article discusses the issues related to the technological infrastructure of agriculture, improving the efficiency of energy resources, minimizing labor and material costs, and ensuring the continuity of the production process. Objectives. The article aims to study methods to improve the technological infrastructure of agricultural enterprises in the digital economy terms. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of comparison and classification. Results. The article describes patterns of development of technological processes in agriculture in the digital economy. Conclusions. The technical fitting-out of agriculture in the digital economy should be considered as a set of measures to prepare the industry for the production of high-quality products, which implies the use of digital technologies that minimize human participation in the production process.

DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY IN UZBEKISTAN - AT THE LEVEL OF STATE POLICY

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Mavluda Yaxhisyeva ◽  
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Ravshan Yusupov ◽  
Rasul Xamidov
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Effective Use

This article highlights the digital economy and its features, its main systems, the effective use of digital technologies in economic development, and analyzes relevant aspects of training in this area

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