"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings relating to consumer confidence, marketing strategies, and the influence of trust during a time of economic crisis"--Provided by publisher.

Educational institutions across the globe have begun to place value on the technology of assessment instruments as they reflect what is valued in learning and deemed worthy of measurement. This publication combines in-depth, multi-disciplinary research in learning assessment to provide a fresh...

Games and gaming have always been an important part of society and culture. Within the last 35 years, due to numerous technology innovations, electronic games in many formats have not only become ubiquitous in everyday recreational life but have also permeated many professional fields and...

Section 2. Telecommunications Industry -- 7. Analyzing the Disruptive Potential in the Telecommunications Industry -- 8. Convergence of the Internet and Telecommunications -- 9. International Internet Interconnection Service in Asia-Pacific Region -- 10. A Techno-Economic Analysis of Mobile...

Many factors contribute to the way people view and use information, including task requirements, organizational settings, and personality characteristics. Today it is generally accepted that people are an integral element of an information system. System development methodologies include various...

In today's world, widespread change in business and technology creates a dynamic and chaotic work environment, pushing intelligent use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to succeed. This book informs today's business managers of important ICT strategy in changing business...

"This collection meets these research challenges; compiling breaking research in the pivotal areas of social adaptation to information technology. It covers ad-hoc networks, collaborative environments, e-governance, and urban information systems, case studies, empirical analysis, and conceptual...

Information communication technologies in human services are of increasing interest and concern to health and welfare educators, managers, and practitioners due to their useful information management and teaching capabilities. This book significantly contributes to the growing area of ICT...

"This book presents the most current research on existing and emergent trends on conceptual modeling and information systems engineering, bridging the gap between research and practice by providing a much-needed reference point on the design of software systems that evolve seamlessly to adapt to...

The evaluation of information technology and its business value are the subjects of many academic and business discussions. Investments in IT are growing extensively and business managers worry whether the benefits derived might not be as high as expected. This phenomenon is often called the IT...