scholarly journals The digitization of working life: Challenges and opportunities

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Ana-Maria Cazan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Worker Autonomy

In recent years, the role of technology in working life has increased. Technology and digitalization play a crucial role in the developmentof the organizations and the entire societies. The ascendance of digital organizations has also become a widely researched topic, the digital workplace environmentbeing an important organizational asset for increasing employee productivity (Köffer, 2015). Digitalization creates changes in the world of work, impacting not only business performance and worker productivity, but also job satisfaction, work/life balance, worker autonomy and monitoring across hierarchical levels. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in particular are essential components of working andimportant working tools (Korunka&Vartiainen, 2017).

scholarly journals Impact of the use of Information and Communication Technologies on Business Performance: Tunisian Context-Application

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 3261-3280
Author(s):  
Achwak Chouchane ◽  
Hanene Louati
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Empirical Testing ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Business Sectors

The focus of the current study is analyze the impact of the use of ICT on the performance of Tunisian companies. These companies must be always fully aware of the importance of a practical valorization of ICTs that bring about socio-economic development. Thus, using ICTs on Tunisian companies’ performance has unquestionably remained a vital need. In fact, this study is carried out on a sample of 150 Tunisian companies operating in different business sectors. We chose the quantitative method. So, to test our conceptual model, we applied the exploratory factor analysis and then the structural equation methods. The empirical testing of hypotheses of this research led to partially confirm the influence of ICTs on the performance of Tunisian companies. In this regard, the companies surveyed are almost aware of the importance of the value of ICT, which implies an insufficient use of ICTs and an incomplete maturity of this field.

New Urban Layers and Spaces

2019 ◽  
pp. 72-103
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multiple Domains

This chapter explores infrastructures, experiences, and interactions in relation to emerging urban layers and spaces for engagement in the city. The purpose of this chapter is to shed light on the digital layers enabled by information and communication technologies, the internet of things, the internet of people, and other emerging technologies to complement and extend existing urban infrastructural layers. The research literature for infrastructures, experiences, and interactions is explored in this chapter in the context of smart cities, enabling identification of issues, controversies, and problems. Using an exploratory case study approach, solutions and recommendations are advanced. This chapter makes a contribution to 1) the research literature across multiple domains, 2) the identification of challenges and opportunities for research and practice relating to emerging urban layers and spaces going forward, and 3) the extending of existing understandings of urbanity to incorporate digital layers and spaces enabling connected, contextual, and continuous engagement.

Progress and Prospects for Estonian Libraries

2011 ◽  
pp. 221-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirje Virkus
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
The Past ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Challenges

The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) over the past decades has created new challenges and opportunities for libraries and librarians. As a result of ICT, library services to users have changed, the management of libraries has evolved and the roles of librarians have multiplied. The new millennium presents new opportunities to exploit an ever-growing array of information and communication technologies in the provision of library services. As one millennium draws to a close and a new one begins, there are a lot of questions to answer:

France

2019 ◽  
pp. 159-166
Author(s):  
Philippe Robert ◽  
Renaud David ◽  
Valeria Manera
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Research ◽  
Scientific Research Output ◽  
Loss Of Autonomy ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
And Training

In 2011, France began the launch of its National Alzheimer Plans to fund research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders, which resulted in a significant increase in French scientific research output, particularly after implementation of the Third National Alzheimer Plan (2008–2012). The 2014–2019 Neurodegenerative Disease Plan and the new Action and Prevention of Loss of Autonomy National Plan aim at extending the positive research outcomes in AD to other neurodegenerative pathologies. Interestingly, these plans also assign an important role to Information and Communication Technologies in the assessment and training of people with AD, frailty, and related disorders. This may contribute to shaping the new Silver Economy by creating new challenges and opportunities.

Training for E-Commerce Success in SMEs

2011 ◽  
pp. 334-348
Author(s):  
Yanqing Duan ◽  
Roisin Mullins ◽  
David Hamblin
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Skills Shortage ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Rapid developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as electronic commerce (e-commerce), have revolutionized the way that business is conducted. E-commerce refers to the process of buying and selling goods and services electronically involving transactions using Internet, network, and other digital technology. It offers companies tremendous opportunities to improve their business performance in new and innovative ways. However, its huge potential benefit would only be realized by capable managers who can deal with these emerging technologies and implement them wisely. A skills shortage has been categorized as one of the challenges facing global e-commerce by Bingi and Khamalah (2000). The demand for highly knowledgeable and skilled managers and workloads places enormous pressure upon companies to improve or update their current knowledge and skills. This is particularly important in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as compared with their larger counterparts, as they are often described as “lacking the expertise needed to set up the technologies necessary, despite having a great deal to gain from doing so” (Anonymous, 1998).

scholarly journals THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Scarafiotti ◽  
Martha Cleveland-Innes
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Student Profiles ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Times

Higher education is engulfed in change. At the same time that institutions of higher education are endeavoring to transform themselves by integrating information and communication technologies into curriculum delivery, student profiles are changing. Low income-ethnic populations are among the fastest growing segment of 18–24 year old students; male enrollments are lagging in comparison to female; and the “digital natives” have arrived. Also, as the Internet provides students with access to a myriad of global educational opportunities, the potential for serving virtual foreign students increases. These changes present challenges and opportunities to institutions of higher education, which strive to serve their constituents through fully online and blended learning formats and aspire to extend education to new markets as well. This paper raises implications for online learning related to changing student populations. It presents two fundamentals crucial for ensuring student success, as well as, access in an online environment. Finally, it recommends two change strategies.

scholarly journals ICT AND INNOVATION ENABLED BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: THE EFFECT OF COVID 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Alecia Alecia ◽  
Chrisanty Victoria Layman
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Corporate Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Indirect Relationship

Information communication technology has provided a transformative impetus for how an individual lives, interacts and works. COVID-19 has pushed the cessation of social and economic activities that led Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as significant tool for business can communicate, store, and manage the necessary information. However not all businesses have the aptitude to change and adopt the necessary ICT to survive such a dynamic market. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of ICT, innovation, and corporate entrepreneurship on business performance. This is a quantitative study using a non-probability purposive sampling design. The study includes 204 respondents who are business owners currently using ICT to run their businesses. The data was obtained through online questionnaires and all the data processed and analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The results show a direct and indirect relationship between ICT and innovation towards business performance, with corporate entrepreneurship as a significant meditating variable. The study brings further empirical proof that ICT literacy needs to paired with innovation and entrepreneurial movement of business that could improve performance.

MANAGING CHURCH RECORDS RELATING TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AT THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF NATAL

Mousaion ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-35
Author(s):  
Ken Chisa ◽  
Ruth Hoskins
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Many

The Anglican Diocese of Natal in South Africa (hereafter the Diocese) is part of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. It covers the western part of the KwaZulu-Natal province, west and south of the Tugela and Buffalo rivers. The Episcopal leader of the diocese is the Bishop of Natal. This study aimed to examine the current records management framework at the Archives of the Anglican Diocese of Natal (hereafter the Archives), especially with regard to records relating to indigenous laity within the Diocese. The study identified the strengths and weaknesses of this framework and recommends an effective and efficient records management protocol for the future. The study was based on a literature review and the personal experiences and observations of one of the researchers who worked at the Diocese at the time of the study. The study concludes that the Diocese does not have a clear records management programme to deliberately guide the management of indigenous related records. It recommends the need to embrace information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other innovative changes in in order to create an enabling environment to facilitate records location, accessibility, retrieval and the timely utilisation of information.The paper argues that a reconfiguration of policy and methods needs to take place in order to acknowledge the many faceted relationships that exist between indigenous peoples and records, and to recognise the rights of indigenous communities to participate in the process of decision making about records management and practices. The paper considers these issues by examining challenges that are presented in managing existing indigenous collections in church repositories in South Africa, followed by a discussion about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the digital domain for rich and diverse collections to be created that allow for multiple perspectives.

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