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Social and Economic Transformation in the Digital Era

ISBN: 1591402670
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2003
Pages: 198

Authors: Georgios Doukidis, Nikolaos Mylonopoulos, Nancy Pouloudi

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• Table of Contents
• BackCover
• Social and Economic Transformation in the Digital Era
• Preface
• Section I: Social Context and Public Policy
• Chapter 1: Why the Digital Era?
• Why the Question?
• Socio-Economic Transformation as a Function of Knowledge Distribution Differentials
• Social Evolution as an Explanation of Differential Knowledge Distribution
• Case Studies: The Human Genome and the Semantic Web
• Policy, Managerial, and Research Implications of the Application of Social Evolutionary Theory to the Socio-Economic Transformation in the Digital Era
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 2: e-Policy: The Impact and Political Economy of the Digital Revolution
• Introduction
• Trends and Characteristics in ICT Production and Use
• Impacts on the Macroeconomy
• The Impact of ICT on Factor and Product Markets
• The Implications for the Conduct of Policy
• Concluding Remarks
• References
• Chapter 3: Aspects of Social Responsibility in the Information Society
• Introduction
• Understanding Social Responsibility
• The Digital Divide
• Stakeholders in the Information Society
• Illustrations of Social Responsibility in Practice
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 4: The Digital Divide Challenge: How Stakeholder Analysis Can be Used to Formulate Effective IT Diffusion Policies
• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Phenomenon of the Digital Divide
• How the Normative Aspect of Stakeholder Theory Relates to Information Technology Diffusion
• The Future of it Diffusion: Stakeholder Consideration for the Elimination of the Digital Divide
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 5: B2B E-Commerce Diffusion: The Efficacy of Institutional Discourse
• Introduction
• Framework and Definitions
• The Policy Context
• Danish Model for E-Commerce Diffusion
• The Official Assessment of the EDI Action Plan
• EDI in the Danish Business Environment
• Analysis and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Section II: Trust and Regulation
• Chapter 6: Trust in the Digital Era
• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Trust Context: Digital Era Interactions
• The Need for Trust
• Trusting Relationships between Organizations
• Trusting Relationships between Individuals and Organizations
• Trusting Relationships between Individuals
• Trusting Relationships between Consumers and Business
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 7: Building Trust Online: The Design of Robust Reputation Reporting Mechanisms for Online Trading Communities
• Introduction
• Unfair Ratings in Online Reputation Systems
• Mechanisms for Immunizing Online Reputation Systems Against Unfair Rater Behavior
• Conclusions and Managerial Implications
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Appendix
• Chapter 8: Policy-Driven Signing Frameworks in Open Electronic Transactions
• Introduction
• Open E-Commerce Frameworks
• Trust in Electronic Signatures
• Scope of Signature Policies
• Context of Signature Policies
• Signature Policy Actors and Their Roles
• Signature Policy Content Highlights
• Signature Policy Publication
• Referencing Signature Policies
• Electronic Invoices: An Application Area
• Standardization Initiatives
• Conclusion
• Endnote
• References
• Chapter 9: Internet Jurisdiction: The International Perspective
• Introduction: A Global Network of Networks
• The Law
• Legal Considerations Tied to Physical Borders
• Current Cases and Precedent
• Attempts to Regulate: The Impact of International Bodies
• Alternative Policy Options
• Conclusion: A Vision for Tomorrow
• Endnotes
• References
• Chapter 10: Socially Desirable Development of M-Commerce: The Role of Regulation
• Introduction
• Regulation of M-Commerce
• Regulation in Different Scenarios
• Conclusion
• Endnotes
• References
• Section III: Analyzing Innovative Business Models
• Chapter 11: Business Model Innovation in the Digital Economy
• Introduction
• Business Models in the Digital Economy
• E-Commerce is a Disruptive Innovation
• Value Creation in the Digital Economy
• Cost and Revenue Models in the Digital Economy
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• Endnotes
• References
• Chapter 12: Toward a Profitable ISP Business in a Competitive Environment
• Introduction
• The Main Trends in the ISP Market
• The ISP Reference Model
• Introducing Incentive Pricing Schemes in the ISP Market
• Implications of Introducing New Charging Technology
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgment
• References
• Chapter 13: Market Entry Potential and Social-Economic Implications of Internet-Based TV
• Introduction
• Research Framework and Data Collection
• Characteristics of TV Markets in General and in Germany
• Market Attractiveness of the German TV Market
• Technical and Legal Issues for Internet-Based TV Market Entry
• Business Models for Internet-Based TV
• Socio-Economic Implications of Internet-Based TV
• Conclusion and Critical Comments
• Acknowledgment
• References
• Section IV: Organizing and Managing Knowledge Work
• Chapter 14: Network Topology of the New Economy: Organizational Passages From Knowledge to Innovation
• Introduction
• Locating the Centrality of Networks
• Organizational Forms of Innovation: The Network Enterprise
• Organizational Knowledge Beyond the Boundaries of the Firm: Clusters of Innovation
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 15: Networked Business Organizations: An Actionable Research Framework
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Research Design
• Multidisciplinary and Multidimensional Analysis of Organizational Networking Phenomena
• Network Analysis Across Different Disciplines
• Conclusions and Further Implications of the Proposed Framework
• Endnotes
• References
• Chapter 16: Labor Flexibility in the Information Society: Is There a Balance between Skills Improvement and Use of External Employment?
• Introduction
• Review on Labor Flexibility
• Research Methodology
• Results
• Conclusion and Discussion
• References
• Chapter 17: Learning Supported Decision-Making: ICTS as Feedback Systems
• Introduction
• Decision-Making as a Learning-Supported Process
• A Socio-Technical Framework for Supporting Learning-Based Decision Making
• Future Trends
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Chapter 18: Leveraging Knowledge Assets in Firms of the Digital Era
• Introduction
• Process and Product Approaches in Knowledge Management
• A Strategic Perspective to Knowledge Assets
• Conceptual Foundation of the Approach
• The Knowledge Asset Management Solution
• Supporting Knowledge Networks
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Index
• Index_B
• Index_C
• Index_D
• Index_E
• Index_F
• Index_G
• Index_H
• Index_I
• Index_K
• Index_L
• Index_M
• Index_N
• Index_O
• Index_P
• Index_Q
• Index_R
• Index_S
• Index_T
• Index_U
• Index_V
• Index_W
• Index_X
• List of Figures
• List of Tables