This book contains state-of-the-art research studies on the concepts, theory, processes, and real world applications of geographical information systems (GIS) in business. Its chapters are authored by many of the leading experts in applying GIS and geospatial science to business. The book...

1. Examining the factors affecting project and business success of ERP implementation / Emad M. Kamhawi -- 2. Evolution of enterprise resource planning / Ronald E. McGaughey, Angappa Gunasekaran -- 3. Information technology usage in Maquila enterprises / Purnendu Mandal, Mohan P. Rao -- 4....

"This book addresses the importance of information technology management and issues in operating information systems in the global dynamic business environment. It embraces discussions of the global information technology theory, frameworks and IT architecture, discovery of global knowledge...

"This book provides a collection of research works that address relevant IT management issues from a global perspective. As the world economy becomes more interdependent and competition for business continues to be more globally oriented, it has, likewise, become necessary to address the issues...

"This book is a valuable addition to the reading list of executives, managers, and staff in business, government, and other sectors who seek to keep their enterprises agile and efficient as they manage change, implement new business processes and supporting technologies, and pursue important...

In the healthcare field, there is limited literature published on the subject of global deployment, diffusion, adoption, use, and impact of information communication technologies in the context of health informatics and electronic healthcare applications. Due to a lack of such literature, those...

Theory is considered to be the bedrock of academic research, often being viewed as the foundation upon which scientific enquiry is organized and built. Despite its ubiquity throughout information systems research, there is much that remains unknown about theory. This handbook provides a...

The advancement of computing and communication technologies have profoundly accelerated the development and deployment of complex enterprise systems, creating an importance in its implementation across corporate and industrial organizations worldwide. This handbook addresses the field of...

This handbook provides comprehensive coverage and definitions of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies in fuzzy topics applied to databases, discussing current investigation into uncertainty and imprecision management by means of fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic in the field of...

"This book integrates invaluable research on the models, measures, and methodologies of Web information systems, software quality, and Web engineering into one practical guide to Web information systems quality, making this handbook of research an essential addition to all library...