Market of Resources as an Environment for Agile/Virtual Enterprise Dynamic Integration and for Business Alignment

2011 ◽  
pp. 169-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Manuela Cunha ◽  
Goran D. Putnik ◽  
A. Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Enterprise ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Distributed Resources ◽  
Operation And Maintenance ◽  
Business Alignment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Dynamic Integration ◽  
Globally Distributed

We are assisting to a shift from traditional “self-centred closed-enterprises” to “global open-enterprises,” corresponding to the recent Agile/Virtual Enterprise (A/V E) model. This new organisational model, where market information concerns information about resources to integrate an A/V E, although reinforced by the ability to use more globally distributed resources and by lower transaction costs provided by information and communication technologies, claims for a wider support environment, able to assure better quality and better response at lower time. This corresponds to the concept of Market of Resources, proposed by the authors as an environment for A/V E dynamic integration and for business alignment. The chapter describes the main functionalities of the Market of Resources, with a special focus on the specification of its creation, operation and maintenance.

scholarly journals Evolution of the framework for 21st century competencies

2013 ◽  
pp. 10-24
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
21St Century ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Competencies

This article presents the successive changes and evolution of the frameworks for 21st century competencies, since the appearance of the first conceptual models during the final years of the last century, and also it is a review of the competencies that are needed in the 21st century with a special focus on the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) competencies. The included frameworks have been elaborated by diverse institutions such as international organizations, private consortia and also governments as a guideline for educational policies in elementary and secondary schools. Later, the frameworks are compared and analyzed according to a classification of the competencies into general categories, in order to visualize some trends and obtain some insights about the direction they are heading. Finally, it provides some suggestions for the conception of future frameworks.

Enabling Instruments for Digital Access and e-Government in Zimbabwe

2014 ◽  
pp. 271-283
Author(s):  
Lawton Hikwa ◽  
Esabel Maisiri
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The concept of e-Government sub-assumes that of digital access to activities of public and private sector organisations. Explicitly, digital access includes improving government processes, connecting citizens, and building external interactions. Following the formation of the inclusive government as determined by the Global Political Agreement (GPA), Zimbabwe established the Ministry of Information Communication Technology whose mission is to promote the deployment and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to intensify national competitiveness and growth. Driving the digital access and e-Government agenda in Zimbabwe is a Modernisation Unit within the Office of the President and Cabinet and the Ministry of Information Communication Technology guided by “Zimconnect,” the e-Government framework, and other enabling instruments. Particular attention is paid to instruments that enable digital access and e-Government in Zimbabwe. The chapter attempts to contextualise digital access and e-Government, outlines e-Government policy objectives and constraints, explains the e-Government framework, including “Zimconnect” and others, and concludes with a section on strategies for enabling digital access and e-Government with a special focus on the possible role of library and information services.

scholarly journals E-Government in Bangladesh: Development and Present State

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanveer Ahmad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
Developed Nations

The application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by the government to deliver various services to the public, to ensure citizens’ better access to public information, to simplify and ameliorate the process of governance refers as e-Government. Developing countries taking inspiration from developed nations’ success in streamlining governance through e-Government, trying to adapt and replicate initiatives. Bangladesh ranks high among these aspiring nations. Nonetheless, there are hordes of predicaments that impede the effective execution of e-government in Bangladesh. This article relied on archival analysis of relevant laws, policy documents and academic papers on the issue and drawn conclusions based on these. It presented the concept of e-Government; discussed benefits to gain, barriers to face and probable road ahead for developing countries with special focus on Bangladesh. From the appraisal of existing programmes it is detected that e–Government holds many prospects for Bangladesh. If implemented properly it will enhance competence, increase transparency and will augment socio-economic development.

scholarly journals Labor intensity in context of information and communication technologies sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol 311 ◽  
pp. 08003
Author(s):  
Elena Krasova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Labor Intensity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Development

The information and communication technologies (ICT) impact on labor intensity is one of the actual, but understudied interdisciplinary issues of modern science and practice. Observations and analysis of labor processes in context of the ICT use point out the increase in labor intensity. The purpose of the research is to identify key sources of workers’ labor intensity growth under the ICT development, regardless of the field of professional activity. The article highlights such sources as increase in work strenuousness, growth of number of labor functions and operations, lengthening working day, and also change in work and rest regime. A special focus is on the problem of «leisure time colonization». An ∩-shaped correlation between labor intensity and productivity is presented. The general conclusion that unlimited growth of labor intensity is inconsistent with the sustainable development and effective development of human capital is made.

Women, Information and Communication Technologies, and Lifelong Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 360-376
Author(s):  
Catherine J. Irving ◽  
Leona M. English
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Gender Based

This chapter arises from the authors’ research interests in gender and adult learning in the community, with a special focus on how gender is enacted in communities of practice such as nonprofit women’s organizations. These organizations play a key role in adult learning—nonformally through workshops and programs and informally through mentoring, collaboration, and information sharing. They also work informally and incidentally through advocacy work for social change to redress systemic gender-based discrimination. This chapter assesses how well the services and learning that happen in this context have evolved with the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by women’s groups, in this case organizational websites. The authors place this discussion within the context of a small but growing literature examining the integration of ICTs within community development. In addition, we draw on feminist theoretical understandings and critiques of technology as it affects the lives of women. Although ICTs provide opportunities to further the cause of gender equality globally, inequalities persist to limit the realization of this potential.

Concepts for Enhancing Content Quality and eAccessibility

2013 ◽  
pp. 180-197
Author(s):  
Christian Galinski ◽  
Helmut Beckmann
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Content Development ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Content Accessibility

The important aspect of interoperable content and content accessibility is still not sufficiently acknowledged in most eApplications. Although pertinent standards exist, some of them need revision and additional standards are needed for new requirements. The Recommendation on software and content development principles 2010 formulated at the 12th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 2010) addresses this situation. This chapter gives an overview of the state of the art with a special focus on eProcurement. It argues that eAccessibility in eProcurement cannot be achieved without taking care of content interoperability and accessibility. This would not only help persons with disabilities (PwD) whose numbers are increasing by the day to live a more independent life and to enjoy better education, but also create new job opportunities in the ICT (information and communication technologies) and ICT-related content and service industries as well as in the field of eProcurement itself.

Enabling Instruments for Digital Access and e-Government in Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
pp. 867-879
Author(s):  
Lawton Hikwa ◽  
Esabel Maisiri
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The concept of e-Government sub-assumes that of digital access to activities of public and private sector organisations. Explicitly, digital access includes improving government processes, connecting citizens, and building external interactions. Following the formation of the inclusive government as determined by the Global Political Agreement (GPA), Zimbabwe established the Ministry of Information Communication Technology whose mission is to promote the deployment and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to intensify national competitiveness and growth. Driving the digital access and e-Government agenda in Zimbabwe is a Modernisation Unit within the Office of the President and Cabinet and the Ministry of Information Communication Technology guided by “Zimconnect,” the e-Government framework, and other enabling instruments. Particular attention is paid to instruments that enable digital access and e-Government in Zimbabwe. The chapter attempts to contextualise digital access and e-Government, outlines e-Government policy objectives and constraints, explains the e-Government framework, including “Zimconnect” and others, and concludes with a section on strategies for enabling digital access and e-Government with a special focus on the possible role of library and information services.

scholarly journals INTERNETOWA PLATFORMA DO NAUKI JĘZYKÓW DUOLINGO – OPINIE UŻYTKOWNIKÓW

Neofilolog ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 125-144
Author(s):  
Olga Aleksandrowska ◽  
Danuta Stanulewicz
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Information And Communication

A recent increase in the introduction and integration of information and communication technologies in education has prompted researchers to investigate the functioning and effectiveness of various digital tools. In the first part of the article, the authors present the benefits of using online platforms in language learning, with special focus on Duolingo. The second part describes the major assumptions, course design and language tasks offered by the platform. The final part concentrates on the results of a small-scale study in the form of interviews, conducted with 32 Duolingo users. 

scholarly journals Evolution of the framework for 21st century competencies

2013 ◽  
pp. 10-24 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
21St Century ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Competencies

This article presents the successive changes and evolution of the frameworks for 21st century competencies, since the appearance of the first conceptual models during the final years of the last century, and also it is a review of the competencies that are needed in the 21st century with a special focus on the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) competencies. The included frameworks have been elaborated by diverse institutions such as international organizations, private consortia and also governments as a guideline for educational policies in elementary and secondary schools. Later, the frameworks are compared and analyzed according to a classification of the competencies into general categories, in order to visualize some trends and obtain some insights about the direction they are heading. Finally, it provides some suggestions for the conception of future frameworks.

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