scholarly journals Nomadic, Informal and Mediatised Work Practices: Role of Professional Social Approval and Effects on Quality of Life at Work

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12878
Author(s):  
Maëlle Périssé ◽  
Anne-Marie Vonthron ◽  
Émilie Vayre
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Social Approval ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Right

Several studies have emphasised the effects of perceived social approval in employees’ professional environment (colleagues and managers) on the implementation of remote and mediatised work practices and, more specifically, on their spatial, temporal and material characteristics. The use of information and communication technologies has been identified in the literature not only as affecting the levels felt by employees in terms of their relation to work (organisational commitment and recognition for work accomplished) but also in terms of work-life balance and health (stress and addictions). However, these studies are few in number when it comes to nomadic and informal work practices and rarely address perceived social approval in employees’ professional entourage. We used an empirical study based on a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that employees favour smartphone and laptop use. The effects of perceived social approval in their professional entourage differ according to the technologies used. These uses also have an impact on commitment and recognition, but their effects on employees’ perception of the effects of work life on “non-work” life and on addiction-related behaviours are more nuanced. These findings lead us to discuss the “right to disconnect” and the development of support and supervision schemes for nomadic, informal and mediatised work practices.

Elderly People, Disability, Dependence and New Technologies

2011 ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
José Millán-Calenti ◽  
Ana Maseda
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Products ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Role Of Information

The potential impact of new assistive technologies to help people stay in their own homes for longer, age well and independently is a crucial challenge for future empowerment of the elderly. The main goals of this chapter are to draw attention to the characteristics of the elderly population and their situation regarding the increase in life expectancy and aging-related aspects, increasing the risk of disability and dependence. Notably, the role of information and communication technologies as supportive tools can help the elderly to improve their quality of life and independence. Services adapted to this population, e.g., tele-health, domotics or robotics, are examined in the text. We also look at the most relevant future opportunities and challenges to society towards new products and services.

scholarly journals KEY FACTORS AND MODERN INSTRUMENTS OF SYSTEM OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeriy Yu. Bykov
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Education System ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Role Of Information

In the article the processes of integration and democratization of the systems of education and their value, both for the countries of Europe and for Ukraine, the process of integration of education system of Ukraine into European and world educational space are examined. Description of modern informative society and the role of information and communication technologies in informatization of education directed to the increasing of the quality of education is determined.

scholarly journals New technologies and quality of customer service – case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 548-558
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Midor
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Purchase Process

Abstract Nowadays, companies are increasingly forced to fight against competition. The number of competitors on the market is constantly growing, and customer’s demands on the products offered by the companies are increasing. The role of customers on the market has changed in recent years. Customers are more active than before, i.e. they started to actively co-create value, so they stopped being passive to the purchase process. Organizations that make appropriate use of the increase in customer activity can count on large benefits for the company. One of the methods to increase competitiveness is continuous introduction of new technologies based on the Internet, which recently resulted in easier cooperation between customers and suppliers, making and settling transactions, coordination of orders in the supply chain thanks to e.g. solution supporting electronic exchange of EDI documents. Therefore, the development of information and communication technologies has significantly influenced the development of organization through its improvement. This paper presents the importance of new technologies for the customer that improve the process of its service in a selected clothing sales network in Poland.

scholarly journals TEACHING AND LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES USING ICT

2020 ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Э. Д. Алисултанова ◽  
М. З. Исаева ◽  
Д. У. Болтиев
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Gain Access

В образовательном сообществе резко возросло использование информационных и коммуникационных технологий (ИКТ) в преподавании и изучении иностранных языков. Учителя получают доступ к инновациям и внедряют их, не всегда осознавая их значение для самих себя и своих учеников. В статье представлены некоторые особенности ИКТ, которые можно использовать учебной среде, а также использование видео в качестве инструмента ИКТ на уроках иностранного языка. В данной статье также обсуждается роль учителя во внедрении технологий, именно учитель, а не технология, определяет качество обучения и преподавания. Роль учителя будет поставлена под угрозу, если мы интегрируем информационно-коммуникационные технологии в образование; однако в «техно-гуманистической» системе, учитель, ученики и технологии образуют прочный и значимый союз. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning foreign languages has increased dramatically in the educational community. Teachers gain access to innovations and implement them, not always realizing their importance for themselves and their students. The article presents some of the ICT features that can be used in a learning environment, as well as the use of video as an ICT tool in foreign language lessons. This article also discusses the role of the teacher in the implementation of technology, it is the teacher, not technology, that determines the quality of teaching and learning. The role of the teacher will be compromised if we integrate information and communication technologies into education; however, in a “techno-humanistic” system, teacher, students and technology form a strong and meaningful union.

A Methodology for Government Transformation with Enterprise Architecture

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pallab Saha
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Visionary Leadership ◽  
Information Economy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Government Initiative

Countries across the world are pushing their frontiers in governance in the move to information economy, and governments play a pivotal role in this transformation. These governments employ modern information and communication technologies to serve the citizens and businesses better. Raising the effectiveness and quality of government services is not only a matter of leading edge technologies; it also involves visionary leadership, clear objectives and sound execution mechanism. The role of Enterprise Architecture in shaping E-Government programmes cannot be overstated. Within the context of Singapore’s e-government initiative, this chapter describes the Methodology for AGency ENTerprise Architecture (MAGENTA), a rigorous, disciplined and structured methodology for development of agency enterprise architectures that enables agencies to align to and fully support the government’s transformation objectives and outcomes. Mechanisms for agencies to align to the overall Government Enterprise Architecture are detailed. The chapter concludes with a set of recommendations for future enhancements and research.

Smart Cities, ICT, and Small Businesses in the USA

2021 ◽  
pp. 155-179
Author(s):  
Lloyd Amaghionyeodiwe
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
It Systems ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Functions

The phenomenon of smart cities is not new in the literature, and one of the definitions emphasizes the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve quality of life and efficiency of services. To this end, IT systems become crucial and essential to a city's quest to be “smart.” Thus, many organizations including SMEs have developed and utilized networks to facilitate their operations, transactions, and business functions. Given the role of small businesses in an economy and their quest operate in a smart environment and using surveys from organization, this study examines how smart these small businesses are by looking at their ICT usage. The study found that inasmuch as these small businesses improved in their usage of ICT, they are now faced with the risk of cyberattack, and while many of these businesses are virtually doing nothing to curb this, it becomes pertinent for an awareness to be put in place to help these small businesses realize the need for risk management especially as it relates to cyberattacks.

Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?

2013 ◽  
pp. 971-987
Author(s):  
Ana Pinto Borges ◽  
Erika Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Health Economics ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Total Expenditure ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Over the past sixty years, developed countries have registered high growth of total expenditure on health, which has attracted the attention of health economists, organizations, and policymakers alike. At the same time, the authors observe the increasingly important role of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), not only in improving diagnosis and treatment and the quality of information, but also in the growth of these expenditures. According to this scenario, the authors focus on the development of Health Economics as an autonomous branch within Economics, highlighting not only its origin and the leading authors that began to write about it, but also the impact and the role of the development of ICTs on Health Economics and healthcare.

Serious Games as Positive Technologies

2019 ◽  
pp. 597-616
Author(s):  
Luca Argenton ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
Fabrizia Mantovani
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Health And Well Being

Serious games are growing rapidly both as an industry and a field of academic research. They have been able to shape new opportunities for individual and collective learning and training, showing a discrete effectiveness. Further, serious games have been capable of supporting health and well-being. That is why they can be considered as positive technologies. Positive Technology is an emergent field whose goal is to investigate how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be used to empower the quality of personal experience The aim of the present chapter is to discuss the role of serious games as positive technology, analyzing how they can influence both individual and interpersonal experiences by fostering positive emotions, promoting engagement, as well as enhancing social integration and connectedness.

scholarly journals Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?

Economics ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 1382-1398
Author(s):  
Ana Pinto Borges ◽  
Erika Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Health Economics ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Total Expenditure ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Over the past sixty years, developed countries have registered high growth of total expenditure on health, which has attracted the attention of health economists, organizations, and policymakers alike. At the same time, the authors observe the increasingly important role of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), not only in improving diagnosis and treatment and the quality of information, but also in the growth of these expenditures. According to this scenario, the authors focus on the development of Health Economics as an autonomous branch within Economics, highlighting not only its origin and the leading authors that began to write about it, but also the impact and the role of the development of ICTs on Health Economics and healthcare.

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