Municipal ICT Policy Goals and Technology Choices

2011 ◽  
pp. 95-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas C. Maynard
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Government ◽  
Sunk Costs ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Retail Market ◽  
Private Sector Investment ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Policy

This study reviews the literature of the available research to develop a policy framework for understanding the key decisions facing municipal information and communication technology policymakers. This chapter provides a clear understanding of the interdependent choices regarding municipal ICT goals, initiatives, and technology choices. With each decision, a municipality risks choosing a sub-optimal goal or technology for its particular environment, resulting in a reduction or plateau in ICT adoption. For example, by creating a public sector operator in a highly competitive retail market, a municipal government may in fact dampen private sector investment and result in a net negative for the area’s ICT penetration rate. In addition, these poor choices cannot be easily rectified. With the large sunk costs of ICT deployments, future options are constrained by past choices. Therefore, it is vital that policymakers understand their range of options for ICT goals, initiatives, and technologies before beginning the process of implementing their policies.

The Hospitality Metaphor as a Theoretical Lens for Understanding the ICT Adoption Process

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amarolinda Zanela Saccol ◽  
Nicolau Reinhard
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Methodological Basis ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Mobile Ict

The Hospitality Metaphor proposed by Ciborra represents an alternative view to the traditional models that describe the process of adopting information and communication technologies (ICT). This Metaphor helps us in considering social, behavioral and existential elements related to the adoption process, offering a critical and dialectical view of it. In this paper, we review the philosophical and methodological basis of this Metaphor and its main statements. We also apply it in analyzing a case of mobile ICT adoption. The application of the Hospitality Metaphor enables a clear understanding of this process as an incremental and open one in which social, existential and ‘mundane’ issues play a major role, and where technology reveals its dubious character, leading to unplanned results.

scholarly journals Developing a Taxonomy for Identifying Stakeholders in National ICT Policy Implementation

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-65
Author(s):  
Frank Makoza
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Policy Cycle ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Stakeholder Identification ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Policy

Information and communication technology (ICT) policies attract different stakeholders in the policy cycle phases. Whilst most studies on stakeholder analysis focuses on identifying stakeholders at the beginning of the policy process (ex-ante), we argue that stakeholders may change during the course of the policy process and hence the need to review previous policy stakeholders and identify new stakeholders in the subsequent phases of the policy process. The article proposes a taxonomy of ex-post stakeholder identification for ICT policy implementation phase. The taxonomy comprises the following steps for identifying stakeholders: categorise policy goals, list stakeholders, decide on stakeholders, categorise stakeholders, assign roles to stakeholders, highlight participation of stakeholders, manage stakeholders, and evaluate stakeholders. The taxonomy may be used by those responsible for recruiting stakeholders in the ICT policy implementation.

Knowledge Management System Among Onion Farmers Using Ict In Perambalur District Of Tamil Nadu

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1147-1155
Author(s):  
J.Nithya Jayaseeli ◽  
T. Devi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Knowledge Management System ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Production Form

The purpose of this study is to examine how Knowledge level augmented parameters impact on the effective adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) by onion farmers in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu. Data were gathered from a focus group made up of 60 Farmers in Perambalur district. The paper finds that a willingness of indigenous ICT users is particularly influenced by the recognition and incorporation of visible social imperatives during the adoption process. Research limitations/implications – The outcome of this study highlights important issues for ICT adoption. One particular area that must be taken into consideration is the adoption channel. Perceptions of ICT adoption will differ significantly among adopters. For this reason, the need for developing an appropriate adoption channel that ensures successful diffusion of the innovation should be recognized. The paper also demonstrates that Knowledge Management System among farmers using ICT to yield more profit in onion Production form knowledge distributed by the experts. Hence the research work carried out to acquire, represent, and distribute the knowledge Management system to the Farming community.

scholarly journals Influence of information and communication technologies on decentralization of organizational structure

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mladen Cudanov ◽  
Ondrej Jasko ◽  
Milos Jevtic
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Modern Literature ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication

This paper presents research on influence of information and communication technologies on decentralization of organizational structure. An empirical research was conducted, in which decentralization was described by dominant management style was compared to the level of composite index of ICT adoption. Also, consulting experience in four major Serbian companies was used to further elaborate and explain the results in the context of modern literature and practice. Conclusions were that ICT adoption is more frequently expressed in decentralized companies, empirically described by dominant liberal style of management, although ICT adoption can also lead to centralization in some cases, depending on other factors in the organization.

scholarly journals Divergencia empresarial en la productividad total de los factores en el período de crisis y recuperación económica en el sector turístico español

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Albert Miró ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Trade Theory ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Analysis System

The main aim of this research is to contrast the existence of a positive relationship between the total factor productivity (TFP) of companies in the Spanish tourism sector and their use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). in the understanding that the trend is for companies to opt for ICT in‑ vestment and development to improve their TFP and their interaction with the international market (export and import) also leads to an improvement in TFP in the context of the “New” new trade theory. Likewise, the current debate on the dispersion of TFP has affected all economic sectors. In this case, the hy‑ pothesis revolves around the existence of a divergence of this variable between a period of crisis (2007‑2011) and a period of economic recovery (2012‑2017). The data from the Iberian Balance Sheet Analysis System (SABI) were extracted fto the ends of the correct development of this research which has allowed the TFP to be estimated using MCO, EF and LP, as well as the correct verification of the hypotheses using the SEM method. Three conclusions are reached: i) that the Spanish tourism sector seems to have a low level of ICT adoption in its business structure; ii) that TFP dispersion is demonstrated with respect to the two subperiods analysed (crisis and economic recovery), and that iii) internationalisation has a significant result on TFP.

Strategic framework for e-democracy development and sustainability

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Oni ◽  
C.K. Ayo ◽  
S. Oni ◽  
V.W. Mbarika
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Framework ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Implementation Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Democratic System

Purpose Information and communication technology has been identified as a viable tool to proffer solution to the societal problem of disconnect between democratic actors. The issue of sustainability and citizens’ acceptance of online public participation, however, remains a major issue of concern requiring adequate attention. This study therefore aims to develop a strategic framework for e-democracy implementation and sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Systematic qualitative review using Grounded Theory Method was adopted to develop the e-democracy strategic framework. Findings The strategic framework is generic and has the potential to serve as a spring board for e-democracy implementation. It abstracts existing strategies and best practice that can be adopted to add value to e-democracy implementation. Using this framework, developing nations can take advantage of their present level of technological development to give voice to the voiceless and improve their democratic system. Practical implications E-democracy implementation should be backed up with policy framework which explicitly states the vision, objectives, policies guiding e-democracy implementation and the oversight bodies responsible for monitoring and evaluation. The implementation plan should clearly identify the implementation approach, levels of engagement, roles of various stakeholders and tools and technology to be involved. Government willingness to harness citizens input and commit resource to e-participation is of paramount importance. Originality/value The framework developed is useful for the e-democracy research community and government in executing successful e-democracy implementation and evaluating its impact on democratic outcomes.

Research and Output Management in Digital Era

2013 ◽  
pp. 231-241
Author(s):  
M. B. M. Sekhwela
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Institutional Commitment ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Digital Scholarship ◽  
Resource Poor ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Centres

The institutional commitment to research that was hitherto left to individual researchers and few research centres came with the University Strategy, ‘Shape Our Future’. The Strategy, with clear mission and vision of research excellence, provided support for the development of a policy framework, subsequent research, output management infrastructure, and associated processes. This paper has reviewed these developments and emerging challenges posed by resource intensive paper based processes that need to be addressed inline with increasing aspirations for digital scholarship. Efforts to address these challenges are largely to reduce intensity of resource use inline with digital scholarship aspirations that embrace information and communication technology (ICT). However, the dynamism of developments and innovations in ICTs are characterized by high frequency of system obsolesce that could be costly to emerging resource poor Universities, particularly proprietary systems. This leads to the need of embracing the use of open source ware by investing in human resource development for capacity building and sustenance of digital scholarship.

ICT Adoption, Capabilities Development, and Innovation Processes in Argentina

2014 ◽  
pp. 298-321
Author(s):  
Marta Novick ◽  
Sebastian Rotondo ◽  
Gerardo Breard
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
New Information ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Economic Growth Rates

The discussion on innovation and the adoption of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and their impact on economic growth and development have flared up in the past few years. This debate has become increasingly relevant in emerging countries like Argentina, which, in spite of high economic growth rates in the last decade, has been facing the challenge of quality employment creation. This chapter analyzes the impact of the ICT diffusion process in Argentine companies from a firm-level employment, innovation capabilities development, and knowledge management approach. Recent findings support the linkage between different firms’ ICT adoption patterns and the development of innovation capabilities, employment dimensions, and knowledge management practices. These results provide evidence to think and develop new productive and technological policies.

Factors Influencing Acceptance and Use of ICT Innovations by Agribusinesses

2018 ◽  
pp. 560-576
Author(s):  
Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim ◽  
Md. Salleh Hj. Hassan ◽  
Sarina Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Size Factor ◽  
Organizational Size ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Frameworks

This chapter proposes a modified conceptual framework for investigating the influence of cognitive, management characteristics and organizational size factors on information and communication technology (ICT) adoption by agribusinesses. Agro-based small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) often deal in commodities that have shorter shelf life. Given that, researchers often face challenges determining the appropriate conceptual framework to adopt, which yields results that proffer both practical and theoretical solutions to business problems, hence, it is imperative for agri-preneurs to harness technology for maximum profit and food security. The unified theory of use and acceptance of technology (UTAUT) model, which has four key predictors, was adopted with the integration of two external variables: SME Managerial Characteristics and SME Organizational Size. Factor analysis shows that five out of the six predictors loaded strongly. The study concludes that researchers in technology adoption should consider integrating organization and management quality variables into their research frameworks.

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