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Author: Thomas K. Landauer Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 9780262621083 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 444
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Beginning with an explanation of why considerable outlays for computing since 1973 have not resulted in comparable payoffs, the author proposes that emerging techniques for user-centred development can turn the situation around - through task analysis, ite
Author: Thomas K. Landauer Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 9780262621083 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 444
Book Description
Beginning with an explanation of why considerable outlays for computing since 1973 have not resulted in comparable payoffs, the author proposes that emerging techniques for user-centred development can turn the situation around - through task analysis, ite
Author: Thomas Hempell Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 9783790816471 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 212
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Highlighting the importance of innovations, firm-sponsored training, and recruitment of high-skilled workers, this book analyses why and to what extent firms differ in their capabilities to make ICT work productively. It also comprises a discussion of economic theory concerning ICT use and complementary firm strategies.
Author: Thomas Hempell Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3790816485 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 199
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) create potentials for considerable productivity gains and for higher economic growth. However, ICTs also pose varied challenges to firms in order to benefit from these potentials. Highlighting the importance of innovations, firm-sponsored training, and recruitment of high-skilled workers, this monograph analyses why and to what extent firms differ in their capabilities to make ICT work productively. The work also comprises a detailed discussion of economic theory concerning ICT use and complementary firm strategies. In addition it provides a comprehensive treatment of various methodological issues concerning the measurement of firm-level productivity in econometric analyses.
Author: Paul A. Strassmann Publisher: Information Economics Press ISBN: 9780962041327 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 558
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The book addresses the practical needs of executives responsible for planning, budgeting & justifying information technology expenditures. Written by the former chief information executive (1956-1978) & vice president of strategic planning (1978-1985), author of the widely acclaimed & translated INFORMATION PAYOFF - THE TRANSFORMATION OF WORK IN THE ELECTRONIC AGE (Free Press, 1985), lecturer & university professor. Reviews: "A New Bible for Management Information Systems. An eminently readable book made more so by a playful sense of humor" -Information Week-; "Strips away obfuscation that has concealed the real value of computers." (The Financial Post); "A true path to the Holy Grail of business value." (Computer Weekly); "Some surprising answers to familiar questions cast new light on investing profitably in computer hardware & software." (The Conference Board); "All those either transfixed or baffled by the powers & potential of computers would do well to heed Strassmann's advice." (Daily Telegraph); "Measuring managerial productivity is the key to knowing how to invest in information technology. Strassmann's new book sets out the results of his research in detail. His argument comes through clearly." (The Financial Times).
Author: Nathalie Greenan Publisher: ISBN: Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 72
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In this paper, we make a first attempt to explore the relationship between computer use and productivity in French manufacturing and services industries. We match information on computer utilization in the work place collected at the employee level in the years 1987, 1991 and 1993, with information on firm productivity, capital intensity and average wage available at the firm level. Being based on the answers of very few interviewed employees (only one for 75% of the firms in our samples), our measure of firm computer use is subject to important sampling errors, and hence our estimates of computer impacts are largely affected by random errors in variables downward biases. Nonetheless we find coherent and persuasive evidence that the computer impacts on productivity are indeed positive and that the returns to the firm should at least be in the same range as the returns to the other types of capital. We also show that the sampling errors in measurement biases can be assessed, and we make the general point that econometric studies of the firm can be effectively and substantially enriched by using information collected from workers, even if very few of them are surveyed per firm.
Author: Lee W. Frederiksen Publisher: Routledge ISBN: Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 216
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Abstract: A reference text for organizational behavior managers contains 12 overview articles addressing various aspects of the effects of computer usage on human behavior, attitudes, and work productivity in different work environments. Topics include: a review of human factors affecting the successful implementation of computer-based office information systems; use of computers by physicians, manufacturing systems, community mental health centers, and hospitals; the computer "hardware-happy" employee; computer fears and addiction; and applications of computer technology in learning therapy. Several case studies are delineated and diagnosed. (wz).
Author: Gordon Bitter Davis Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 550
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Personal Productivity with Information Technology was developed to fit the specifications for course IS97.2 of the Information Systems Curriculum Model developed as a joint effort by the ACM and AITP (formerly DPMA). The text is designed to help students learn to work more effectively using computers and information technology. It is geared towards use in a variety of college or university courses and should be useful to students majoring in diverse subjects. The text combines a discussion of concepts and methods with practical exercises.
Author: Difrine Madara Publisher: GRIN Verlag ISBN: 3346046532 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 4
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Essay from the year 2019 in the subject Computer Science - Internet, New Technologies, grade: A, Kenyatta University, language: English, abstract: Technology assists us in to accomplish many tasks at work more efficiently thus allowing employees to work smarter rather than harder. However, digital tools can either increase or decrease the quality of work and productivity depending on the user (Green & Singleton, 2013). In addition, digital tools are helping to improve learning through better communication and innovative instruction strategies. However, some aspects of digital technology such as social media and mobile applications can acts as a distraction at work or at school (Lee, 2001). In this regard, this essay evaluates whether digital technology will make us more productive at work or school in general.
Author: Thomas K. Landauer
Author: Thomas K. Landauer
Author: Thomas Hempell
Author: Thomas Hempell
Author: Paul A. Strassmann
Author: Robert H. McGuckin
Author: Nathalie Greenan
Author: Lee W. Frederiksen
Author: Nathan Musick
Author: Gordon Bitter Davis
Author: Difrine Madara