Advanced Topics In Global Information Management Volume 4 Hunter by Hunter, M. Gordon; Tan, Felix B., 1959-; Igi Global instant download after payment.

1 online resource (online resource (ix, 371 pages) :, Advanced Topics in Global Information Management is a series of books on advance topics in global information management (GIM). GIM research continues to progress, with some scholars pushing the boundaries of thinking and others challenging the status quo. Advanced Topics in Global Information Management, Volume 4 is a part of this series. In order to sustain any competitive advantage gained through the application of information technology, companies must continually seek improvement. They must employ environmental scanning techniques to determine what technology is available, be willing to adopt new information technology, and know what the competition is planning or doing. This volume addresses these important issues, Title from PDF title page (viewed May 18, 2010), Issued as part of Advanced topics in global information management series, Includes bibliographical references and index, Preface -- Chapter 1. An object-oriented architecture model for international information systems? / Hans Lehmann -- Chapter 2. Lessons learned crossing boundaries in an ICT-supported distributed team / David J. Pauleen -- Chapter 3. Culture-free or culture-bound? A boundary spanning perspective on learning in knowledge management systems / Robert M. Mason -- Chapter 4. Managing distributed projects across cultures / Roberto Evaristo -- Chapter 5. The role of power distance and explanation facility in online bargaining utilizing software agents / John Lim -- Chapter 6. A conceptual framework for designing a new generation e-education system / Wayne Huang, David C. Yen, Z.X. Lin, J.H. Huang -- Chapter 7. Adaptive strategies of firms in high-velocity environments: the case of B2B electronic marketplaces / Jai Ganesh, T.R. Madanmohan, P.D. Jose, Sudhi Seshadri -- Chapter 8. Development attributes of quality for e-supply chain system / Wing S. Chow -- Chapter 9. Information technology professional career development: a progression…