Handbook of information technology in organizations and electronic markets

The rapid growth in the adoption and diffusion of information technologies has important implications for practitioners, academics and Policy-Makers. The widespread use of information technologies is challenging traditional business models and reshaping Socio-Economic paradigms, as well as promoting new social relations, jobs and working structures. By synthesizing prior research and providing a strong foundation for future research, the aim of this book is to contribute to our practical and conceptual understanding of the technological, behavioral, organizational, social and economic issues and their Inter-Relationship in organizations and electronic markets. The book covers five broad aspects: technological innovations and trends; organizational change and knowledge management; strategic transformation; and social and economic transformation. Contributions include works by scholars from recognized international communities of academics, practitioners and Policy-Makers.