The Perils of Access and Immediacy

2004 ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Future Trends

What are the potential issues created by the increased access and immediacy offered by information technology? The following chapter suggests how to anticipate these “perils” by applying a conceptual framework, as well as by understanding specific examples and by anticipating future trends. Implications for developers and users of information technology are discussed with suggestions for leveraging access and immediacy while mitigating their perils.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework to Support Clinical Trial Optimization and End-to-End Enrollment Workflow

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha M. Jain ◽  
Alison Culley ◽  
Teresa Knoop ◽  
Christine Micheel ◽  
Travis Osterman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Knowledge Representation ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Trial Design ◽  
Clinical Trial Design ◽  
Prospective Clinical Trial ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Current State ◽  
Evaluation Strategies

In this work, we present a conceptual framework to support clinical trial optimization and enrollment workflows and review the current state, limitations, and future trends in this space. This framework includes knowledge representation of clinical trials, clinical trial optimization, clinical trial design, enrollment workflows for prospective clinical trial matching, waitlist management, and, finally, evaluation strategies for assessing improvement.

scholarly journals The Structure and Evaluation of Planning Arguments

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thorbjoern Mann
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Technology Support ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Information Technology Support ◽  
Design Planning

Arguments commonly used in discussions about design, planning, policy-making issues have not been adequately analyzed in the literature. The structure of such ‘planning arguments’ is discussed. Based on the conceptual framework of the ‘argumentative model of planning’ proposed by H. Rittel, an approach for their systematic and transparent evaluation by discourse participants is presented. Procedural implications for its application in the planning process are discussed, and the potential for information technology support for such processes explored.

The Rise of “Environmental Sustainability Knowledge” in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship

2014 ◽  
pp. 221-238
Author(s):  
Jean Marie Ip-Soo-Ching ◽  
Suzanne Zyngier
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Knowledge Based

This chapter articulates a conceptual framework to analyse the management of environmental sustainability knowledge in tourism that is underpinned by both the knowledge-based view of the firm (Grant, 1996; Spender, 1996) and the KM Life Cycle (Liebowitz & Beckman, 1998; Salisbury, 2012). This deliberate management of knowledge enables NTOs to build a knowledge-base about the natural environment and to use that knowledge for environmental sustainability, business sustainability, and local community education. Ten NTOs in Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were investigated to analyse their KM of environmental sustainability. In supporting the knowledge-based view and KM of environmental sustainability knowledge, a further conceptual framework is also advanced for the analysis of how Information Technology enables environmental sustainability knowledge to be created, captured, shared, and applied at NTOs among their staff, customers, and communities.

Expliciting Tacit Knowledge

2017 ◽  
pp. 30-52
Author(s):  
George Leal Jamil ◽  
Ângela Do Carmo Carvalho Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Conceptual Development ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Theoretical View ◽  
Practical Analysis ◽  
Points Of View

Organizations are still confused about tacit knowledge principles, conceptualization and applications. In this chapter, authors approach how tacit knowledge can be valuable for practical decisions and implementations, from theoretical and practical points of view. Approaching from the theoretical view, tacit knowledge definition was discussed, as it results from a conceptual development already adopted for several decades. From practical analysis, actual and future trends arise, as its applications and influences were consolidated, in the perspective on associating tacit knowledge with explicit, for planning, designing and implementing real businesses solutions. Modern competitive features and propositions, such as big data, information technology insertion and startups entrepreneurships are also discussed, serving as an orientation for new studies, as tacit knowledge plays a differential role for new ages of value-aggregation arrays.

Adoption of Wi-Fi Technologies and Creation of Virtual Workplaces

2011 ◽  
pp. 395-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Wei
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Virtual Workplace ◽  
Adoption Theory ◽  
New Information ◽  
A Chain

This chapter introduces adoption theory and applies it to examine the use of wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), which has the potential to expand virtual workplaces significantly. Research shows that the use of Wi-Fi to access the Internet is surprisingly low. As understanding users and their needs is a prerequisite for the success of any new information technology, this chapter identifies factors accounting for the low usage of Wi-Fi in organizations and seeks to build a model to increase Wi-Fi usage. Empirical research reported in this chapter shows that motivations of Wi-Fi use, mass media use, and technology cluster have impacted on the awareness of, interest in, and likelihood to use Wi-Fi. More important, a chain-effect process in the adoption of Wi-Fi was presented: the awareness of Wi-Fi, which was influenced mostly by reading newspapers, had a direct effect on interest in Wi-Fi, which directly affected the likelihood to use Wi-Fi. Thus, to increase Wi-Fi usage, the awareness of and interest in this newer Internet technology must be in place. The chapter also discusses future trends in Wi-Fi technology and how increased adoption of Wi-Fi enhances the virtual workplace.

Security and Privacy Issues in Cloud Computing

2015 ◽  
pp. 1370-1414
Author(s):  
Jaydip Sen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Hype Cycle ◽  
Cost Efficiencies ◽  
Major Shift ◽  
Privacy Issues

Cloud computing transforms the way Information Technology (IT) is consumed and managed, promising improved cost efficiencies, accelerated innovation, faster time-to-market, and the ability to scale applications on demand (Leighton, 2009). According to Gartner, while the hype grew exponentially during 2008 and continued since, it is clear that there is a major shift towards the cloud computing model and that the benefits may be substantial (Gartner Hype-Cycle, 2012). However, as the shape of cloud computing is emerging and developing rapidly both conceptually and in reality, the legal/contractual, economic, service quality, interoperability, security, and privacy issues still pose significant challenges. In this chapter, the authors describe various service and deployment models of cloud computing and identify major challenges. In particular, they discuss three critical challenges: regulatory, security, and privacy issues in cloud computing. Some solutions to mitigate these challenges are also proposed along with a brief presentation on the future trends in cloud computing deployment.

A Study on Services Motivating Computing Professional Association Membership

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-70
Author(s):  
Albert D. Ritzhaupt ◽  
Karthikeyan Umapathy ◽  
Lisa Jamba
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Professional Association ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Reliable Measurement

The purpose of this study is to investigate computing professionals’ perspectives on services offered by a professional association. A conceptual framework was developed based on a review of relevant literatures to explore the motivations of professionals to join and maintain professional association membership. A survey instrument was developed based on the conceptual framework, and was subsequently deployed within the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). The analyses (N = 220) include descriptive analyses, exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency reliability analyses. The results suggest that members’ needs and motivations are multidimensional, involving ten distinct and internally consistent underlying constructs. This paper contributes by providing a reliable measurement system for computing professional association leadership to make informed decisions and provides substantive recommendations for offering targeted services. The findings suggest that important aspects of computing professional membership are networking with local professionals, professional development programs, and promoting their concerns.

University Students' Perceptions of Computer Technology Experiences

2011 ◽  
pp. 122-144
Author(s):  
Yukiko Inoue
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Academic Status ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
The Western Pacific

On the basis of a survey as a research method (from designing surveys to reporting on surveys), the author examined students’ perceptions of computers and information technology (IT). In fall 2005, a survey questionnaire was administered to students enrolled in education courses at a university in the western Pacific. Attention was given to four variables—gender, ethnicity, academic status and age. A Likert-scale instrument was designed for data collection. Overall, students of this sample (N = 174) had positive perceptions toward using computer technology. The results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) analyses indicated, however, that none of the four variables were statistically significant. There were no gender, ethnicity, academic status and age differences in perceptions of technology experiences for this sample. Qualitative data (students’ essays on the use of technology) were also analyzed to support quantitative data. Implications for practice were discussed, future trends were identified and recommendations were made for further research.

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