THE ROLE OF NEW INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (CASE STUDY: ELECTRONIC PAYMENT CARD NETWORK "SHAPARAK")

In Knowledge Continuity Management (KCM), knowledge from highly experienced employees leaving the organization is particularly challenging to document, classify and organize so that it can be accessed, understood and used by the successor to that employee. Horizontal knowledge sharing (in the context of peer-to-peer networks) and vertical knowledge transfer (in the context of KCM) are distinguished in order to address some of the conceptual confusion in this field. Both Human Resources (HR) and Knowledge Management (KM) units contribute to KCM but they need to do so in a more integrated fashion. The complementary roles played by the KM and HR teams are analyzed in a case study to show how they can work in tandem to ensure knowledge continuity in an organization. Key recommendations are made on how to implement a comprehensive KCM strategy for tacit knowledge, including the role that can be played by information and communication technologies.

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Cultural Acceptance of ICTs

ICTs and Sustainable Solutions for the Digital Divide ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-799-2.ch006 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 105-126

Author(s):

Jasmine M. Harvey

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Low Income ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Global Market ◽

Global Knowledge ◽

Development Tool ◽

New Information ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Information Ecologies

The emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has generated much debate both in and out of academia in relation to theories ranging from economic advancement to imperialism. In the context of the ‘low-income’ economies, a dominant discourse associated with ICTs persists. The discourse of development predicts that nations which have joined the global market will use ICTs to harness global knowledge that will enable them to be competitive and therefore attain development. This has led to change in policy from international to local as ICTs are embraced as the next big development tool. Recently however, there have been reports of more failures of ICTs initiatives than success as professionals in the industry complain about unsustainability of the systems. A genuine issue is that so far analysis of this discourse has tended to be economically or technically deterministic, with little attention paid to social and cultural perspectives. In order to understand how the role of norms, practices and politics of people in particular communities play in this discourse in ‘low income’ economies, over 1000 semi-qualitative questionnaires were analysed from five geographical locations in The Gambia. A key conclusion that has emerged from the research is that there are different attitudes towards the ICTs in the different locations, which vary from full acceptance to rejection of ICTs. Such diverse reactions are underpinned by the religion and information ecologies in which gender plays a critical part. This result challenges the ICT4D agenda, and might be applied to reports of unsustainable ICT initiatives, especially in Africa.

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Peran Tradisi Irung-Irung dalam Memperkuat Civic Engagement Generasi Muda di Kabupaten Bandung Barat

Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan ◽

10.17977/um019v5i1p1-16 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Agil Nanggala ◽

Elly Malihah

Keyword(s):

Civic Engagement ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Positive Role ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Younger Generation

This study aimed to analyze the role of the irung-irung tradition in strengthening civic engagement of the younger generation of Cihideung Village. This study used a qualitative approach with the case study method. Data collection techniques used interviews, observations, and literature studies. The results showed that the traditional irung-irung procedure: praying together, marching to water resources, custom ceremonial process, sacrificing animals, eating together, and closing prayers, the younger generation’s involvement in the irung-irung tradition was more focused on the aspect of democracy through the positive role it plays, not yet at the traditional level, the strategy for strengthening the engagement of the younger generation was through the empowerment of youth and utilizing information and communication technologies.

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The Role of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the Relations between the Central Government and Four Major Kingdoms in Uganda

Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-591-9.ch004 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 66-89

Author(s):

George Musambira ◽

Samuel Muwanguzi

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Central Government ◽

Good Governance ◽

Historical Context ◽

Cellular Phone ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Fm Radio ◽

New Information ◽

Information And Communication

The role NICTs are playing in the relations between Uganda’s central government and four of the kingdoms in the country is analyzed and placed in the historical context within which each kingdom has pursued a strategy for preservation and development of its people’s unique culture and ethnic aspirations. A convergence of cellular phone and FM radio designed by the Buganda kingdom to confront the central government with specific demands and the government’s response are examined. The less combative use of NICTs by Bunyoro-Kitara, Busoga, and Toro kingdoms is described. An analysis of how each antagonist uses NICTs for a hegemonistic agenda is presented and cast against the application of NICTs for good governance and the prosperity of citizens.

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The Role of Human Resources (HR) in Tacit Knowledge Sharing

Information Diffusion Management and Knowledge Sharing ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-0417-8.ch024 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 490-512

Author(s):

Kimiz Dalkir

Keyword(s):

Human Resources ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Peer To Peer Networks ◽

Tacit Knowledge Sharing ◽

Information And Communication

In Knowledge Continuity Management (KCM), knowledge from highly experienced employees leaving the organization is particularly challenging to document, classify and organize so that it can be accessed, understood and used by the successor to that employee. Horizontal knowledge sharing (in the context of peer-to-peer networks) and vertical knowledge transfer (in the context of KCM) are distinguished in order to address some of the conceptual confusion in this field. Both Human Resources (HR) and Knowledge Management (KM) units contribute to KCM but they need to do so in a more integrated fashion. The complementary roles played by the KM and HR teams are analyzed in a case study to show how they can work in tandem to ensure knowledge continuity in an organization. Key recommendations are made on how to implement a comprehensive KCM strategy for tacit knowledge, including the role that can be played by information and communication technologies.

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La formación musical del profesorado especialista en educación infantil en la era digital

Edutec Revista Electrónica de Tecnología Educativa ◽

10.21556/edutec.2010.33.433 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. a141

Author(s):

Mónica Sánchez ◽

Nerea Muruamendiaraz

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Student Teachers ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Musical Training ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

University Education ◽

New Information ◽

Nuevas Tecnologías ◽

Information And Communication

Presentamos una experiencia de innovación e investigación contextualizada en la enseñanza universitaria que pretende describir la influencia de las Nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (NTIC) en la formación musical de los estudiantes de Magisterio. La experiencia se ha desarrollado en torno a la creación de un cuaderno de bitácora (blog), utilizando las técnicas del cuestionario y sondeos realizados al alumnado, al objeto de reflexionar sobre el papel creciente que las NTIC adquirirán en el EEES.The musical training of nursery teachers at the digital ageAbstractThis article presents an experience of innovation and research in higher education which seeks to elucidate the influence of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the musical training of student teachers. By creating an experience of a logbook (blog) and through questionnaires and surveys to students sought to reflect on the growing role of ICTs in university education and the role they must spend to play both faculty and students.

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Information and Communication Technologies Adoption in Small Firms

Management in Perspective ◽

10.14393/mip-v1n1-2020-45770 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 101-123

Author(s):

Rodrigo Fernandes Malaquias ◽

Fernanda Francielle de Oliveira Malaquias

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Small Firms ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

It Adoption ◽

Ict Adoption ◽

Information And Communication

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can provide a set of benefits to companies, such as efficiency gains in managerial activities, cost reduction and faster communication with consumers. The ICT literature has studies showing the positive impact that the IT adoption can generate on the company’s performance. ICT benefits are also extensive to small business, but their particular characteristics do not always support their adoption by these enterprises, especially when they are enterprises situated in developing countries. In this context, the aim of this paper was to identify how the ICT adoption and the ICT intention of use are in Brazilian small firms. We have used a case study and we have collected data from four enterprises. In order to collect the data, we used qualitative interviews, direct observation and documental analysis. The main results have shown that the owner’s characteristics, the understanding of the ICT benefits, the ICT complexity and the costs/time related to training people are factors associated with the ICT adoption and intention of use. Based on the literature review and on the empirical evidence, we have found that there is an opportunity cost related to postponing the decision of the ICT investments. We also discuss the role of geographical localization of the enterprises, which can contribute to the ICT literature.

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MODERN FORMS AND METHODS OF BİBLİOGRAPHİC ACTİVİTY İN LİBRARİES

Nauka v sovremennom mire ◽

10.52013/2524-0935-2-56-3 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 12-16

Author(s):

SOLMAZ AZAY GIZI SADIGOVA

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Information Society ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Large Scale ◽

Information Service ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Electronic Document ◽

New Information ◽

Information And Communication

The article discusses modern forms and methods of bibliographic activity in libraries. The role of modern information and communication technologies is explained. The information society places new demands on all social and communication institutions, including the activation of the formation of electronic document space, libraries and bibliographies. It is noted that the information society, the activation of the formation of electronic document space, puts new demands on all social and communication institutions, including libraries and bibliographies. New information technologies allow to significantly expand, deepen and diversify all forms of information and bibliographic services, which makes them faster, more efficient and more convenient. At the same time, it is explained that with the application of digital technologies, the category of information and bibliographic services is becoming a daily information service used by any reader of any library. Electronic catalogs are becoming powerful information systems to support the work of libraries and perform large-scale tasks.

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