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Book Proceedings of the 2001 ACM SIGCPR Conference

Download or read book Proceedings of the 2001 ACM SIGCPR Conference written by Association for Computing Machinery. Special Interest Group on Computer Personnel Research and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Proceedings of the 1999 ACM SIGCPR Conference

Download or read book Proceedings of the 1999 ACM SIGCPR Conference written by Association for Computing Machinery. Special Interest Group on Computer Personnel Research and published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement

Download or read book The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement written by IFPUG and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The widespread deployment of millions of current and emerging software applications has placed software economic studies among the most critical of any form of business analysis. Unfortunately, a lack of an integrated suite of metrics makes software economic analysis extremely difficult. The International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG), a nonprofit and member-governed organization, has become the recognized leader in promoting the effective management of application software development and maintenance activities. The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement brings together 52 leading software measurement experts from 13 different countries who share their insights and expertise. Covering measurement programs, function points in measurement, new technologies, and metrics analysis, this volume: Illustrates software measurement's role in new and emerging technologies Addresses the impact of agile development on software measurement Presents measurement as a powerful tool for auditing and accountability Includes metrics for the CIO Edited by IFPUG's Management and Reporting Committee, the text is useful for IT project managers, process improvement specialists, measurement professionals, and business professionals who need to interact with IT professionals and participate in IT decision-making. It includes coverage of cloud computing, agile development, quantitative project management, process improvement, measurement as a tool in accountability, project ROI measurement, metrics for the CIO, value stream mapping, and benchmarking.

Book Information Systems Management in Practice

Download or read book Information Systems Management in Practice written by Barbara Canning McNurlin and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with the management of information technology (IT) as it is being practiced in organizations today, the emphasis of this book is on the current material that information systems executives find important; its organization is around a framework that readers new to the information can understand. In this 7 th edition, discussions include the rising societal risks of IT, new sections on digital convergence, messaging, and instant messaging, and a revised discussion on wireless technology. The topics of outsourcing and and information security have been updated and enhanced. Information Systems Management in Practicecontinues to merge theory with practice through real-world case examples. Topics include leadership issues, the CIO's responsibilities, uses of IT, information systems planning, essential technologies, managing operations, systems development, decision-making, collaboration, and knowledge work. An excellent reference resource for anyone employed in the information technology sector of business, especially managers of and executives in those departments.

Book ICMLG2013 Proceedings of the International Conference on Management  Leadership and Governance

Download or read book ICMLG2013 Proceedings of the International Conference on Management Leadership and Governance written by Vincent Ribiere and published by Academic Conferences Limited. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The T Form Organization

Download or read book The T Form Organization written by Henry C. Lucas and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1996 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although information technology (IT) has long been used to support existing organizational structures, dramatic developments in communication technology over the last decade have revolutionized the design of today's leading organizations. Using such examples as Frito-Lay, France Telecom, Baxter International, Merrill Lynch, and American Airlines, Henry C. Lucas, Jr., goes beyond mere description of networked organizations, virtual organizations, and similar "businesses of the future" to show how to use information technology - combined with conventional approaches to organization design - to create the technologically-based "T-Form" organization.

Book Systems

    Book Details:
  • Author : Brian Wilson
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 1991-01-08
  • ISBN : 0471927163
  • Pages : 419 pages

Download or read book Systems written by Brian Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systems: Concepts, Methodologies and Applications Second Edition Brian Wilson Department of Systems and Information Management Lancaster University, UK The result of many years' experience, this book, now extensively revised and updated, emphasizes the application of systems concepts and methodologies that have been developed at Lancaster University. In particular the book is about problem solving and the relationship between theory and practice. Complementary to Systems Thinking, Systems Practice by Peter Checkland (Wiley, 1981), which has become a classic in the field, this book shows how systems ideas can be used to cope with real-life problems. Reviews of the first edition-- ... an excellent book which provides a synthesis of the action-research undertaken by the well-known Department of Systems, University of Lancaster ... Wilson's lucid style of writing and the historical perspective of the Lancaster learning experience provide a strong contextural case for the concept of a human activity system to investigate 'badly-defined' [Checkland's 'soft'] systems. Chris Beaumont, Journal of the Operational Research Society, January 1985 ... This volume, expertly compiled by Brian Wilson, is the latest and probably the clearest statement in book form of the philosophy of that department [Department of Systems, University of Lancaster] ... a volume which deserves to be read ... E. R. Carson, Kybernetes, 12, 1985 ... Systems: Concepts, Methodologies and Applications is Wilson's account of his professional life at Lancaster since then (1966). His careful reflection on the work of so many years deserves attention. Trevor Williams, Futures, December 1985

Book Software Process Modeling

    Book Details:
  • Author : Silvia T. Acuna
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2006-01-27
  • ISBN : 0387242627
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Software Process Modeling written by Silvia T. Acuna and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together experts to discuss relevant results in software process modeling, and expresses their personal view of this field. It is designed for a professional audience of researchers and practitioners in industry, and graduate-level students.

Book Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology written by Trauth, Eileen M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 1451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This two volume set includes 213 entries with over 4,700 references to additional works on gender and information technology"--Provided by publisher.

Book The Cambridge Handbook of Computing Education Research

Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Computing Education Research written by Sally A. Fincher and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an authoritative introduction to Computing Education research written by over 50 leading researchers from academia and the industry.

Book Artificial Intelligence in Education

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence in Education written by V. Dimitrova and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication covers papers presented at AIED2009, part of an ongoing series of biennial international conferences for top quality research in intelligent systems and cognitive science for educational computing applications. The conference provides opportunities for the cross-fertilization of techniques from many fields that make up this interdisciplinary research area, including: artificial intelligence, computer science, cognitive and learning sciences, education, educational technology, psychology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, linguistics, and the many domain-specific areas for which AIED systems have been designed and evaluated. AIED2009 focuses on the theme "Building learning systems that care: from knowledge representation to affective modelling". The key research question is how to tackle the complex issues related to building learning systems that care, ranging from representing knowledge and context to modelling social, cognitive, metacognitive, and affective dimensions. This requires multidisciplinary research that links theory and technology from artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and computer science with theory and practice from education and the social sciences.

Book Computational and Data Grids  Principles  Applications and Design

Download or read book Computational and Data Grids Principles Applications and Design written by Preve, Nikolaos and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provide relevant theoretical frameworks covering the latest empirical research findings in the area of grid computing, with a critical perspective bridging the gap between academia and the latest achievements of the computer industry"--Provided by publisher.

Book Computing Handbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : Allen Tucker
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2022-05-29
  • ISBN : 1439898456
  • Pages : 3851 pages

Download or read book Computing Handbook written by Allen Tucker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-05-29 with total page 3851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two volume set of the Computing Handbook, Third Edition (previously theComputer Science Handbook) provides up-to-date information on a wide range of topics in computer science, information systems (IS), information technology (IT), and software engineering. The third edition of this popular handbook addresses not only the dramatic growth of computing as a discipline but also the relatively new delineation of computing as a family of separate disciplines as described by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS), and the Association for Information Systems (AIS). Both volumes in the set describe what occurs in research laboratories, educational institutions, and public and private organizations to advance the effective development and use of computers and computing in today's world. Research-level survey articles provide deep insights into the computing discipline, enabling readers to understand the principles and practices that drive computing education, research, and development in the twenty-first century. Chapters are organized with minimal interdependence so that they can be read in any order and each volume contains a table of contents and subject index, offering easy access to specific topics. The first volume of this popular handbook mirrors the modern taxonomy of computer science and software engineering as described by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS). Written by established leading experts and influential young researchers, it examines the elements involved in designing and implementing software, new areas in which computers are being used, and ways to solve computing problems. The book also explores our current understanding of software engineering and its effect on the practice of software development and the education of software professionals. The second volume of this popular handbook demonstrates the richness and breadth of the IS and IT disciplines. The book explores their close links to the practice of using, managing, and developing IT-based solutions to advance the goals of modern organizational environments. Established leading experts and influential young researchers present introductions to the current status and future directions of research and give in-depth perspectives on the contributions of academic research to the practice of IS and IT development, use, and management.

Book IT Consultant Diploma   City of London College of Economics   12 months   100  online   self paced

Download or read book IT Consultant Diploma City of London College of Economics 12 months 100 online self paced written by City of London College of Economics and published by City of London College of Economics. This book was released on with total page 7727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview This course deals with everything you need to know to become a successful IT Consultant. Content - Business Process Management - Human Resource Management - IT Manager's Handbook - Principles of Marketing - The Leadership - Information Systems and Information Technology - IT Project Management Duration 12 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

Book Executive MBA in IT   City of London College of Economics   12 months   100  online   self paced

Download or read book Executive MBA in IT City of London College of Economics 12 months 100 online self paced written by City of London College of Economics and published by City of London College of Economics. This book was released on with total page 6786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview An MBA in information technology (or a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology) is a degree that will prepare you to be a leader in the IT industry. Content - Managing Projects and IT - Information Systems and Information Technology - IT Manager's Handbook - Business Process Management - Human Resource Management - Principles of Marketing - The Leadership - Just What Does an IT Manager Do? - The Strategic Value of the IT Department - Developing an IT Strategy - Starting Your New Job - The First 100 Days etc. - Managing Operations - Cut-Over into Operations - Agile-Scrum Project Management - IT Portfolio Management - The IT Organization etc. - Introduction to Project Management - The Project Management and Information Technology Context - The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study - Project Integration Management - Project Scope Management - Project Time Management - Project Cost Management - Project Quality Management - Project Human Resource Management - Project Communications Management - Project Risk Management - Project Procurement Management - Project Stakeholder Management - 50 Models for Strategic Thinking - English Vocabulary For Computers and Information Technology Duration 12 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

Book Human Computer Interaction

Download or read book Human Computer Interaction written by Panayiotis Zaphiris and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 2765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penetrates the human computer interaction (HCI) field with breadth and depth of comprehensive research.