This document discusses different conceptualizations of information technology (IT) artifacts. It begins by defining IT and information systems. It then examines various views of defining and conceptualizing IT artifacts, including as tools, proxies, ensembles, and computations. It also outlines types of IT artifacts like databases, decision support systems, and social media. The document proposes different ways IT artifacts have been viewed, including as tools, their use and impact, and frameworks for studying IT and development. It provides examples of how IT transforms businesses and the digital economy.
1. Technology is the application of knowledge to solve problems or develop systems and processes to accomplish goals through techniques, skills, and methods.
2. The document discusses several types of technology including artificial intelligence, information technology, robotics, and virtual reality.
3. It provides examples of applications and research in these fields such as using AI to solve humanitarian challenges, VR in gaming and education, and developing socially intelligent robots.
This document outlines the objectives and activities for a lesson on ICT systems. The objectives are to identify components of an ICT system, understand different types of software and how future technologies may impact systems. Students will read news articles on globalization and shifts in work, examine case studies to identify components of specific systems, discuss implications of not having early warning systems, and define types of software giving examples for each. An exam question on ICT system components is also assigned.
Technology has had a major impact on social life and the development of the information society. It has led to time savings, increased human productivity, less need for travel, and the spread of cultures. Information technology has influenced common social traditions by making religious information more accessible. It has changed social attitudes and expectations, allowing people to access more information when making decisions. Key institutions like governments, businesses, media, and education have also been transformed by new technologies that have created efficiencies and new ways of disseminating information. Finally, information technologies have enhanced social interactions by opening new channels of communication between individuals.
Advancing leading ict practices in the local government sector (RSA)Sam Mandebvu
The document discusses the lack of alignment between ICT strategies and business strategies in local governments in South Africa. This misalignment has resulted in poor returns on ICT investments and qualified audits. Specifically, it notes that between 2009-2012, 93-96% of municipalities had ICT findings in their audits each year. The low prioritization of ICT is a major challenge, as it leads to understaffing in ICT departments and overreliance on outside consultants. This misalignment has also caused missed opportunities to leverage technologies like e-governance and increased exposure to information and asset risks. While some frameworks and standards are emerging to address the issue, more work still needs to be done to properly align ICT
A critical examination of the socio-political implications of IoT enabled ing...Aaron Sherwood
IoT enabled ingestible and implantable technologies are making their way into today's increasingly digital society. These technologies include microchips implanted in workers to open doors or purchase items. Actor-Network Theory is useful for analyzing these technologies as it demonstrates how the social and technical are co-constitutive and influence each other. For example, human agency can become delegated to computers through anthropomorphism. IoT technologies become inscribed with post-human capabilities, allowing them to translate data for humans. As more entities enroll in the IoT network, its power and influence grows, profoundly shifting how humans co-occupy physical spaces with networked "things".
Knowledge-Centric Paradigm: A New World of IT SolutionsEd Dodds
The document discusses the potential of a knowledge-centric paradigm for government IT solutions. It outlines 10 realities of a knowledge-based world, and describes three approaches to knowledge-centric services: citizen-centric systems that know, advanced analytics systems that learn, and smart operations systems that reason. It also summarizes an agenda for a leadership symposium focusing on clarifying goals, mobilizing support and taking action for networked government.
IN140703 service support technologies 26.9.2016Pirita Ihamäki
26.9.2016 Service support technologies lecture go through Internet of Things, Definition of Internet of Things, Overlap of the Internet of Things with field of research, Opportunities and motivations of the Internet of things, Internet of Things - Do-it Yourself (DiY).
1. Technology is the application of knowledge to solve problems or develop systems and processes to accomplish goals through techniques, skills, and methods.
2. The document discusses several types of technology including artificial intelligence, information technology, robotics, and virtual reality.
3. It provides examples of applications and research in these fields such as using AI to solve humanitarian challenges, VR in gaming and education, and developing socially intelligent robots.
This document outlines the objectives and activities for a lesson on ICT systems. The objectives are to identify components of an ICT system, understand different types of software and how future technologies may impact systems. Students will read news articles on globalization and shifts in work, examine case studies to identify components of specific systems, discuss implications of not having early warning systems, and define types of software giving examples for each. An exam question on ICT system components is also assigned.
Technology has had a major impact on social life and the development of the information society. It has led to time savings, increased human productivity, less need for travel, and the spread of cultures. Information technology has influenced common social traditions by making religious information more accessible. It has changed social attitudes and expectations, allowing people to access more information when making decisions. Key institutions like governments, businesses, media, and education have also been transformed by new technologies that have created efficiencies and new ways of disseminating information. Finally, information technologies have enhanced social interactions by opening new channels of communication between individuals.
Advancing leading ict practices in the local government sector (RSA)Sam Mandebvu
The document discusses the lack of alignment between ICT strategies and business strategies in local governments in South Africa. This misalignment has resulted in poor returns on ICT investments and qualified audits. Specifically, it notes that between 2009-2012, 93-96% of municipalities had ICT findings in their audits each year. The low prioritization of ICT is a major challenge, as it leads to understaffing in ICT departments and overreliance on outside consultants. This misalignment has also caused missed opportunities to leverage technologies like e-governance and increased exposure to information and asset risks. While some frameworks and standards are emerging to address the issue, more work still needs to be done to properly align ICT
A critical examination of the socio-political implications of IoT enabled ing...Aaron Sherwood
IoT enabled ingestible and implantable technologies are making their way into today's increasingly digital society. These technologies include microchips implanted in workers to open doors or purchase items. Actor-Network Theory is useful for analyzing these technologies as it demonstrates how the social and technical are co-constitutive and influence each other. For example, human agency can become delegated to computers through anthropomorphism. IoT technologies become inscribed with post-human capabilities, allowing them to translate data for humans. As more entities enroll in the IoT network, its power and influence grows, profoundly shifting how humans co-occupy physical spaces with networked "things".
Knowledge-Centric Paradigm: A New World of IT SolutionsEd Dodds
The document discusses the potential of a knowledge-centric paradigm for government IT solutions. It outlines 10 realities of a knowledge-based world, and describes three approaches to knowledge-centric services: citizen-centric systems that know, advanced analytics systems that learn, and smart operations systems that reason. It also summarizes an agenda for a leadership symposium focusing on clarifying goals, mobilizing support and taking action for networked government.
IN140703 service support technologies 26.9.2016Pirita Ihamäki
26.9.2016 Service support technologies lecture go through Internet of Things, Definition of Internet of Things, Overlap of the Internet of Things with field of research, Opportunities and motivations of the Internet of things, Internet of Things - Do-it Yourself (DiY).
An information system combines information technology and people's activities to support business operations, management, and decision-making. The document discusses the classification and brief history of information systems from premechanical to electronic ages. It also covers the types of information systems like transaction processing systems, decision support systems, expert systems, management information systems, and office automation systems. Finally, it discusses the role of information technology in information systems and how information systems support key business functions like marketing, production, accounting, finance, and human resources.
DEFINING ICT IN A BOUNDARYLESS WORLD: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORKING HIERARCHYIJMIT JOURNAL
Subsequent to rapid information and communication technology development, the scope of the definition of
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT or ICTs) has been utilized within diverse contexts
including economic development, education, IT, business and personal usage. A review of academic
literature, trade publications and general information was undertaken to establish a hierarchy of
applications for the term ICT or ICTs.
Information Systems is a set of interrelated components that collect (input), manipulate (process), store, and disseminate (output) data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
INTEGRATION OF ICT WITH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TO FOSTER DIGITAL INNOVATION: TH...ijmpict
This paper explores how knowledge management (KM) through information and communication technologies (ICTs) can foster Internet-based digital innovation in the public sector in Bangladesh. A total of twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant persons in four government organizations. Findings reveal that there are huge unexplored areas where ICT can be utilized for the creation, storage and dissemination of knowledge. By reducing time, cost & movement ICT-utilized KM can
promote ICT-led innovation. The main barrier of ICT-led KM initiatives is the lack of awareness of the government officials. This study is an extension of the previous findings. It contributes significantly to a better understanding of ICT’s integration with KM and innovation. It suggests that one of the core functions of ICT in the public offices is to manage knowledge. The paper offers some insights into how in a digital environment, knowledge can be innovatively managed in the public sector organizations.
The document discusses socio-technical complex systems and the need for new approaches to studying them. It notes that while complex systems science uses mathematical and computational models, these may not fully capture human and social factors. It argues that embracing systems science requires considering organizational, cognitive, and technological aspects, as well as using interdisciplinary knowledge modeling. The author's research focuses on these issues and developing a unified framework for understanding complex socio-technical systems.
Empirical Study: Moroccan Information systems specificities for better IT Gov...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
The spread of information systems (IS) use has become an essential criterion for judging today's overall development level of a country and its attractiveness for capital and investment. Many international rankings evaluate the performance of different countries at this level. And Morocco occupies a disappointing position compared to its potential. Paradoxically, Morocco is lagging behind, although in the telecom sector, it is ahead of many developing countries, Thus, in 2015, the index NRI (Networked Readiness Index), measuring the preparation of an economy to make effective use of new information technologies (IT) published by the World Economic Forum, ranks Morocco in the 87th place. Indeed, with the exception of large companies that have implemented a set of tools to automate the process, a large number of SMEs and SMIs are very late as far as IT use is concerned. It means that IS in Morocco is still unable to achieve business perspectives for benefits and processes optimization. The aim of this article is to understand the particularities of Moroccan IS to understand the week points to correct in order to govern well enterprise Information technologies.
Appropriate ICT as a Tool to increase Effectiveness in ICT4D: Theoretical Con...Victor van R
The need to bridge the digital divide is no longer a point of discussion and therefore focus has shifted to the design and implementation of programs that have the potential to close the information and knowledge gap between the developing and developed nations. Unfortunately, the majority of these programs are small and mimic what has been successful in the developed world. It has become increasingly clear that these successes do not necessarily translate well in the context of developing nations. This paper develops the hypothesis that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects in developing countries will become successful only when they are adapted to local conditions. The general concept of Appropriate Technology (AT) will be explored for the field of ICT. AT has already been embraced by fields like architecture, building technology and agriculture, but has not yet been rooted in ICT.
The paper proposes a preliminary theory of Appropriate ICT along the lines of existing theories in AT and System development. The theory identifies Appropriate Technology principles at three levels: hardware, software and ICT change management. By means of real life mini cases in the ICT for Development context in Africa, the guiding principles for Appropriate ICT are illustrated. The paper will conclude with an agenda for further research in
the three identified levels. The research agenda targets academia, governments, NGO's and industry.
In this study, we are looking for insights that can be used to:
•Communicate complexity to co-create vision
•Identify and empower influential individuals for critical actions
•Connect components to catalyze the evolution of the ecosystem
•Develop and implement programs(meetings, funding, initiatives)to foster co-creator networks
•Measure and transform an innovation ecosystem
Sociotechnical Management Model for Governance of an Ecosystem IJMIT JOURNAL
This is an opinion paper regarding a proposal of a model for a Ecosystemm Governance. In the globalized
world the importance of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) become increasingly
relevant regarding the requirements imposed by competition. Both the knowledge of the business as the
rapid flow of information are fundamental for a enterprise decision making. Whereas the basic definition of
IT = hardware + software, i.e. , tools that has been used to create, store and disseminate data and
information in the creation of knowledge, and IS = IT + People + procedures that collect, process and
disseminate the information to support decision making, coordination, control, analysis and visualization
in the organization [01], it makes implicit the understanding of IS is essential to create competitive
companies, to manage global corporations and provide customers with products and services of value. In
this work we are correlating IS with the governance of management of an ecosystem.
TOP CITED 2 ARTICLES IN 2017 - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGING INFORMATION ...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication, and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas.
An information system is defined both functionally and structurally. Functionally, it is a medium for recording, storing, and disseminating information to support decision making. Structurally, it consists of people, processes, data, technology, and language forming a cohesive structure serving an organizational purpose. A computer-based information system uses computers to perform its tasks and has key components of people, hardware, software, data, and networks. It collects, processes, stores, and distributes information to support decision making, coordination, control, and problem analysis within an organization.
This document discusses human rights issues related to artificial intelligence. It begins with definitions of key AI concepts like machine learning, deep learning, and algorithms. It then explains how AI can both help and potentially harm society. The document outlines how various human rights may be impacted by current and future applications of AI, such as privacy and non-discrimination. It concludes with recommendations for stakeholders to address human rights harms through approaches like data protection laws and increased research.
It innovations, impressions & implications-23-jan-2013 at mpste-mumbaiSanjeev Deshmukh
Information Technology is a platform for Innovation. We see many innovations around us wherein IT acts as an enabler. This presentation highlights some of the characteristics of IT, its desirable feature for enabling innovations and in general, its implications for society. Web 2.0 has revolutionized our world view and in turn this has a multiplier effect !
Ngonzi & Kosheek - Modelling for the diffusion of ICTs in Developing Countrie...Tibu Ngozi
This document discusses perspectives on diffusing ICTs in developing economies in Africa. It argues that current efforts focus too much on access and use without developing local innovation capacity. To better diffuse ICTs, initiatives need to promote complementary investments, innovations, and sectoral linkages within host economies. This can be achieved by conceptualizing ICTs as general purpose technologies and developing social innovation abilities within communities.
A Western View of China's Internal and External Innovation Ecosystem - ICT Se...Martha Russell
A network analysis of flows of information and investments a relationship perspective on the internal and external innovation ecosystems of China's ICT sectors. Crowd-sourced English language press release-type information provides a Western view in a systems framework.
Introduction to Y12 ICT - Systems and ICT Systemsshiplakeict
This document provides an overview of an AS ICT course. It outlines the course objectives, structure, and topics covered. The course consists of two units - Unit 1 focuses on practical problem solving, while Unit 2 covers topics like ICT systems, data transfer, safety, and the impact of ICT. It also defines key terms like ICT, systems, and ICT systems. Students are given examples and tasks to help understand these concepts, such as describing ICT systems using an input, process, output model. The document aims to prepare students for the course by explaining what will be expected and assessed.
Defining privacy and related notions such as Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is a central notion in computer science and other fields. The theoretical, technological, and application aspects of PII require a framework that provides an overview and systematic structure for the discipline’s topics. This paper develops a foundation for representing information privacy. It introduces a coherent conceptualization of the privacy senses built upon diagrammatic representation. A new framework is presented based on a flow-based model that includes generic operations performed on PII.
The document discusses using social media data and network analysis to provide insights into innovation ecosystems. It presents data on technology companies worldwide and in various regions. Network maps show relationships between executives in different industry sectors. The analysis can help identify influential actors, foster collaborations, and measure ecosystem transformations. Case studies examine investment networks between China and foreign countries, finding emerging business clusters linked through firm relationships.
Presentation used for a seminar at the Jagiellonian University of Cracow (PL).
It provided an introduction to the field of Technopolitics and eParticipation as a research domain.
Presentation included several videos and a lot of animations. It is therefore recommended to download it.
The document discusses a study on schadenfreude, or pleasure at another's misfortune, in sports fans. It introduces the concept of the Importance of Winning Index (IWIN) to measure how important winning is to fans compared to just fan identification. The study found evidence that highly identified fans experience more schadenfreude towards rival teams, and that IWIN mediates the relationship between fan identification and schadenfreude. The implications and ethical issues of practices that may encourage fan rivalry and animosity are also discussed.
The document analyzes motivations and attitudes of users in reality-based (Second Life) and fantasy-based (World of Warcraft) metaverses. It finds that while relationship building and escapism are top motivations overall, WoW users are more motivated by power and achievement, and fantasy players more likely to want to dominate others. Second Life users are older, see more in-world ads, and have more positive attitudes towards them. Both groups generally view in-world marketing negatively. Future research should explore reactions to specific tactics to help marketers be more effective in these spaces.
An information system combines information technology and people's activities to support business operations, management, and decision-making. The document discusses the classification and brief history of information systems from premechanical to electronic ages. It also covers the types of information systems like transaction processing systems, decision support systems, expert systems, management information systems, and office automation systems. Finally, it discusses the role of information technology in information systems and how information systems support key business functions like marketing, production, accounting, finance, and human resources.
DEFINING ICT IN A BOUNDARYLESS WORLD: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORKING HIERARCHYIJMIT JOURNAL
Subsequent to rapid information and communication technology development, the scope of the definition of
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT or ICTs) has been utilized within diverse contexts
including economic development, education, IT, business and personal usage. A review of academic
literature, trade publications and general information was undertaken to establish a hierarchy of
applications for the term ICT or ICTs.
Information Systems is a set of interrelated components that collect (input), manipulate (process), store, and disseminate (output) data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
INTEGRATION OF ICT WITH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TO FOSTER DIGITAL INNOVATION: TH...ijmpict
This paper explores how knowledge management (KM) through information and communication technologies (ICTs) can foster Internet-based digital innovation in the public sector in Bangladesh. A total of twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant persons in four government organizations. Findings reveal that there are huge unexplored areas where ICT can be utilized for the creation, storage and dissemination of knowledge. By reducing time, cost & movement ICT-utilized KM can
promote ICT-led innovation. The main barrier of ICT-led KM initiatives is the lack of awareness of the government officials. This study is an extension of the previous findings. It contributes significantly to a better understanding of ICT’s integration with KM and innovation. It suggests that one of the core functions of ICT in the public offices is to manage knowledge. The paper offers some insights into how in a digital environment, knowledge can be innovatively managed in the public sector organizations.
The document discusses socio-technical complex systems and the need for new approaches to studying them. It notes that while complex systems science uses mathematical and computational models, these may not fully capture human and social factors. It argues that embracing systems science requires considering organizational, cognitive, and technological aspects, as well as using interdisciplinary knowledge modeling. The author's research focuses on these issues and developing a unified framework for understanding complex socio-technical systems.
Empirical Study: Moroccan Information systems specificities for better IT Gov...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
The spread of information systems (IS) use has become an essential criterion for judging today's overall development level of a country and its attractiveness for capital and investment. Many international rankings evaluate the performance of different countries at this level. And Morocco occupies a disappointing position compared to its potential. Paradoxically, Morocco is lagging behind, although in the telecom sector, it is ahead of many developing countries, Thus, in 2015, the index NRI (Networked Readiness Index), measuring the preparation of an economy to make effective use of new information technologies (IT) published by the World Economic Forum, ranks Morocco in the 87th place. Indeed, with the exception of large companies that have implemented a set of tools to automate the process, a large number of SMEs and SMIs are very late as far as IT use is concerned. It means that IS in Morocco is still unable to achieve business perspectives for benefits and processes optimization. The aim of this article is to understand the particularities of Moroccan IS to understand the week points to correct in order to govern well enterprise Information technologies.
Appropriate ICT as a Tool to increase Effectiveness in ICT4D: Theoretical Con...Victor van R
The need to bridge the digital divide is no longer a point of discussion and therefore focus has shifted to the design and implementation of programs that have the potential to close the information and knowledge gap between the developing and developed nations. Unfortunately, the majority of these programs are small and mimic what has been successful in the developed world. It has become increasingly clear that these successes do not necessarily translate well in the context of developing nations. This paper develops the hypothesis that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects in developing countries will become successful only when they are adapted to local conditions. The general concept of Appropriate Technology (AT) will be explored for the field of ICT. AT has already been embraced by fields like architecture, building technology and agriculture, but has not yet been rooted in ICT.
The paper proposes a preliminary theory of Appropriate ICT along the lines of existing theories in AT and System development. The theory identifies Appropriate Technology principles at three levels: hardware, software and ICT change management. By means of real life mini cases in the ICT for Development context in Africa, the guiding principles for Appropriate ICT are illustrated. The paper will conclude with an agenda for further research in
the three identified levels. The research agenda targets academia, governments, NGO's and industry.
In this study, we are looking for insights that can be used to:
•Communicate complexity to co-create vision
•Identify and empower influential individuals for critical actions
•Connect components to catalyze the evolution of the ecosystem
•Develop and implement programs(meetings, funding, initiatives)to foster co-creator networks
•Measure and transform an innovation ecosystem
Sociotechnical Management Model for Governance of an Ecosystem IJMIT JOURNAL
This is an opinion paper regarding a proposal of a model for a Ecosystemm Governance. In the globalized
world the importance of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) become increasingly
relevant regarding the requirements imposed by competition. Both the knowledge of the business as the
rapid flow of information are fundamental for a enterprise decision making. Whereas the basic definition of
IT = hardware + software, i.e. , tools that has been used to create, store and disseminate data and
information in the creation of knowledge, and IS = IT + People + procedures that collect, process and
disseminate the information to support decision making, coordination, control, analysis and visualization
in the organization [01], it makes implicit the understanding of IS is essential to create competitive
companies, to manage global corporations and provide customers with products and services of value. In
this work we are correlating IS with the governance of management of an ecosystem.
TOP CITED 2 ARTICLES IN 2017 - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGING INFORMATION ...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication, and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas.
An information system is defined both functionally and structurally. Functionally, it is a medium for recording, storing, and disseminating information to support decision making. Structurally, it consists of people, processes, data, technology, and language forming a cohesive structure serving an organizational purpose. A computer-based information system uses computers to perform its tasks and has key components of people, hardware, software, data, and networks. It collects, processes, stores, and distributes information to support decision making, coordination, control, and problem analysis within an organization.
This document discusses human rights issues related to artificial intelligence. It begins with definitions of key AI concepts like machine learning, deep learning, and algorithms. It then explains how AI can both help and potentially harm society. The document outlines how various human rights may be impacted by current and future applications of AI, such as privacy and non-discrimination. It concludes with recommendations for stakeholders to address human rights harms through approaches like data protection laws and increased research.
It innovations, impressions & implications-23-jan-2013 at mpste-mumbaiSanjeev Deshmukh
Information Technology is a platform for Innovation. We see many innovations around us wherein IT acts as an enabler. This presentation highlights some of the characteristics of IT, its desirable feature for enabling innovations and in general, its implications for society. Web 2.0 has revolutionized our world view and in turn this has a multiplier effect !
Ngonzi & Kosheek - Modelling for the diffusion of ICTs in Developing Countrie...Tibu Ngozi
This document discusses perspectives on diffusing ICTs in developing economies in Africa. It argues that current efforts focus too much on access and use without developing local innovation capacity. To better diffuse ICTs, initiatives need to promote complementary investments, innovations, and sectoral linkages within host economies. This can be achieved by conceptualizing ICTs as general purpose technologies and developing social innovation abilities within communities.
A Western View of China's Internal and External Innovation Ecosystem - ICT Se...Martha Russell
A network analysis of flows of information and investments a relationship perspective on the internal and external innovation ecosystems of China's ICT sectors. Crowd-sourced English language press release-type information provides a Western view in a systems framework.
Introduction to Y12 ICT - Systems and ICT Systemsshiplakeict
This document provides an overview of an AS ICT course. It outlines the course objectives, structure, and topics covered. The course consists of two units - Unit 1 focuses on practical problem solving, while Unit 2 covers topics like ICT systems, data transfer, safety, and the impact of ICT. It also defines key terms like ICT, systems, and ICT systems. Students are given examples and tasks to help understand these concepts, such as describing ICT systems using an input, process, output model. The document aims to prepare students for the course by explaining what will be expected and assessed.
Defining privacy and related notions such as Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is a central notion in computer science and other fields. The theoretical, technological, and application aspects of PII require a framework that provides an overview and systematic structure for the discipline’s topics. This paper develops a foundation for representing information privacy. It introduces a coherent conceptualization of the privacy senses built upon diagrammatic representation. A new framework is presented based on a flow-based model that includes generic operations performed on PII.
The document discusses using social media data and network analysis to provide insights into innovation ecosystems. It presents data on technology companies worldwide and in various regions. Network maps show relationships between executives in different industry sectors. The analysis can help identify influential actors, foster collaborations, and measure ecosystem transformations. Case studies examine investment networks between China and foreign countries, finding emerging business clusters linked through firm relationships.
Presentation used for a seminar at the Jagiellonian University of Cracow (PL).
It provided an introduction to the field of Technopolitics and eParticipation as a research domain.
Presentation included several videos and a lot of animations. It is therefore recommended to download it.
The document discusses a study on schadenfreude, or pleasure at another's misfortune, in sports fans. It introduces the concept of the Importance of Winning Index (IWIN) to measure how important winning is to fans compared to just fan identification. The study found evidence that highly identified fans experience more schadenfreude towards rival teams, and that IWIN mediates the relationship between fan identification and schadenfreude. The implications and ethical issues of practices that may encourage fan rivalry and animosity are also discussed.
The document analyzes motivations and attitudes of users in reality-based (Second Life) and fantasy-based (World of Warcraft) metaverses. It finds that while relationship building and escapism are top motivations overall, WoW users are more motivated by power and achievement, and fantasy players more likely to want to dominate others. Second Life users are older, see more in-world ads, and have more positive attitudes towards them. Both groups generally view in-world marketing negatively. Future research should explore reactions to specific tactics to help marketers be more effective in these spaces.
The document discusses marketing in collaborative virtual environments like Second Life and World of Warcraft. It proposes that marketers will be most effective if they understand user motivations for participating in these worlds and create products, services, and presences that align with those motivations. Specifically, it suggests marketers will be positively received if they facilitate social interaction for socially-motivated users, offer status symbols for achievement-driven users, provide authentic virtual goods for immersion-focused users, and allow manipulation or competition for those motivated by power or personal gain. The effectiveness of different marketer tactics is an area that requires further empirical testing.
This document contains an assessment of language teaching from the University Islamic of Riau. It includes a short story about Lenny the Flying Inventor, who tries to build wings to fly. It then provides objective tests on the story in true-false format. The tests assess the reader's understanding of details from the story, such as the materials Lenny uses in his various attempts to build functioning wings to achieve his goal of flight.
Basch is a 36-year-old former knight captain who stands proudly with a low center of gravity and maintains a sturdy stance. He walks slowly with confident strides and stays at the back of the group to act as a bodyguard. Basch has serious facial expressions and talks with a clear, deep voice while keeping his distance from others except to protect them. His clothing and armor emphasize his strength and experience as both a fighter and a rebel.
This lesson plan introduces young students to poetry and the life cycle of apples through the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Students will read and discuss the story, ask questions about it, examine different types of apples, and make apple prints. They will then learn about the life cycle of apple seeds by examining, counting, and discussing what will grow from the seeds. To assess learning, students will draw and label the stages of an apple's life cycle.
This document contains links to various images related to werewolves, the moon, students reading, questions, book covers, post-it notes, buildings, authors, and anniversaries. The links are from various blogs and news sites and include images of night skies, floating shoes near Mount Rushmore, libraries, and book covers.
Uglies is a book by S.S. Westerfeld that takes place in a future world where everyone gets an operation to turn them from "Uglies" into "Pretties" at age 16. The summary describes some key details about the book's plot and world, mentions it is the start of a book series, and includes several images related to the book and its covers.
The document summarizes a horror fiction book called "Vampire Breath" by R.L. Stine. It discusses key events from the book where the main characters Cara and Freddy open a vampire breath bottle and a vampire appears, causing them to travel back in time. The document also provides recommendations for the book and invites comments.
There are three main types of maps: political maps, topographic maps, and thematic maps. Political maps show country borders and major cities. Topographic maps display physical features of land. Thematic maps focus on a specific topic like climate, natural resources, or population. Maps can sometimes combine map types, such as political and topographic maps.
Map Skills 4 - Absolute and Relative LocationTriciaMowat
This document discusses absolute and relative location. Relative location describes a place's position relative to another place, using directional terms like east, west, north, south, northeast, northwest, etc. Absolute location gives the specific coordinates of a place. The document asks the reader to practice using relative location terms by answering questions that describe the positions of states relative to each other using cardinal directions, and describing locations using cardinal and intermediate directions.
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Responsabilidad digital: una introducción (índice)Rais Busom
El documento habla sobre la responsabilidad digital en la sociedad, incluyendo los riesgos y beneficios de la digitalización. Propone cinco ámbitos para una digitalización sostenible: responsabilidad social digital, responsabilidad digital corporativa, ética digital, economía del bien común digital y democracia distribuida digital. Cada ámbito incluye principios como la digitalización verde, la participación colaborativa y la protección de derechos en el mundo digital.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to tools that facilitate communication and processing of information. ICT has become integral to many aspects of life both actively and passively. It consists of several layers according to the OSI model which characterizes how information is communicated from individual to individual through different layers of abstraction. ICT enables business processes by allowing users to not only communicate but also store and process data, generating business value.
The conventional use of technology at an administrative level constitutes much more than its usage as
an engineered object. Factual evidence of this was established through a study conducted at LSE, to
analyze how the ultimate outcome of technology in practice is largely determined by the interactions
that technology has with its users coming from different institutionalized environments. To do so, the
popular technical deterministic approach is extended, by adopting a socio-political lens aimed at
understanding “technology in practice”. The social constructivist and the structurational stance, put
together, highlight the delicate intricacies that take place during the recursive interaction between the
user and technology, which shapes technology into a socially politicized object.
Information systems are formal, sociotechnical systems designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information. They are composed of four components: tasks, people, organizational structures, and technologies. Information systems help control and support business operations, management, and decision-making through the use of information and communication technologies. They are different from both computer systems, which focus solely on information technology, and business processes, which information systems help manage. Information systems can be developed internally or outsourced following methodologies like the system development life cycle.
This document provides an introduction to information technology (IT) and its role in education. It discusses how IT has transformed classrooms by providing tools and resources that improve teaching and learning. The document is divided into lessons that cover the definition of IT, its components, evolution, and key concepts. It also examines the significance of IT in education by enhancing student and teacher collaboration, engagement, and personalized learning experiences.
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An information system ( IS ) is a system composed of people and computers that processes or interprets information. The term is also sometimes used in more restricted senses to refer to only the software used to run a computerized database or to refer to only a computer system.
Information systems is an academic study of the complementary networks of hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create and also distribute data.
Any specific information system aims to support operations, management and decision making. An information system is the information and communication technology(ICT) that an organization uses, and also the way in which people interact with this technology in support of business processes.
Some authors make a clear distinction between information systems, computer systems, and business processes. Information systems typically include an ICT component but are not purely concerned with ICT, focusing instead on the end use of information technology. Information systems are also different from business processes. Information systems help to control the performance of business processes
Alter argues for advantages of viewing an information system as a special type of work system. A work system is a system in which humans or machines perform processes and activities using resources to produce specific products or services for customers. An information system is a work system whose activities are devoted to capturing, transmitting, storing, retrieving, manipulating and displaying information.
As such, information systems inter-relate with data systems on the one hand and activity systems on the other. An information system is a form of communication system in which data represent and are processed as a form of social memory. An information system can also be considered a semi-formal language which supports human decision making and action.
Information systems are the primary focus of study for organizational informatics
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This document discusses technology management. It defines technology as the application of science for industrial use. The four elements of technology are technique, knowledge, organization, and product. Technology is driven by innovation, stakeholders, customers, sponsors, and IT standards. There are different categories of technology such as black box, disembodied, embodied, generic, proprietary, and service technologies. Effective technology management leads to benefits like easier work, increased job satisfaction, higher profits, and a more competitive business. The relationship between business strategy and technology strategy is also covered.
The document summarizes Wanda Orlikowski's 2000 paper that proposes a "practice lens" for examining how technologies are enacted in organizational settings. It suggests technologies and their use are continually evolving through human interaction rather than being static artifacts. An empirical example examines how the Lotus Notes software was used differently by various user groups in an organization, enacting multiple "technologies-in-practice." The practice lens views human agency as ongoingly constituting the structures around a technology through its recurrent use.
This document discusses the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence augmentation (IA) from a service science perspective. It provides background on the speaker, Jim Spohrer, and his work in service science. The document outlines key concepts in service science including service systems, value co-creation, and the transdisciplinary nature of service science. It discusses how service science and open source AI both require trust to succeed. The document presents timelines showing how computing costs are decreasing exponentially and how this could impact productivity and GDP. It frames AI progress through open leaderboards and benchmarks. And it discusses how IA is a socio-technical extension of human capabilities that should lead to more responsible and capable people.
Foundations Of Information Systems In Business(97 2003)Chandan Kumar
Information systems and technologies are vital for businesses to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive position. They can support various business activities from product development to customer support. With Internet technologies, information systems have become necessary for business success globally. The document then outlines key concepts about information systems including components, activities, and applications for business.
An information system is defined as the combination of hardware, software, data, people, and processes used to collect, process, store, secure, and distribute useful information to support decision making, coordination, and control within an organization. The key components of an information system are hardware, software, data, people, and sometimes feedback. Information systems technologies can be used for applications like locating gunshots, tracking vehicles and personnel, traffic monitoring, and security systems. Both advantages like improved communication and globalization, and disadvantages like security issues and risk of dominant cultures, result from implementation of information systems.
Dynamic IT Values and Relationships: A Sociomaterial PerspectiveLeon Dohmen
Management scholars are criticized for ignorance and the wrong approach when studying the impact of technology in organizational life. Impact of technology in this paper is interpreted as IT values created or achieved from equivalent and contingent interaction between human (people) and non-human agents (technology, organization). Researchers and theorists propose to include a sociomaterial perspective and to develop general and broader, empirical based patterns across different contexts. Based on a literature review containing publications of theoretical considerations and empirical research this paper introduces a first general and sociomaterial based overview and taxonomy of IT values and their relations. IT values have a techno-economic or socio-techno orientation, are dynamically entangled and competitive, and complementary or overlapping. IT values are related to time, sponsor and, hierarchy. The identified IT values are ordered into a framework which has to be treated as a starting point to discuss further the definition, dynamics and relations of IT values from a sociomaterial perspective.
Informatics is the interdisciplinary study of the design, application, and impact of information technology. It encompasses disciplines like artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and computer science. Information systems involve the use of hardware, software, and networks to collect, process, and distribute data within organizations. They provide important functions like communication, operations, decision-making, records keeping, and more. There are different types of information systems such as decision support systems, transaction processing systems, expert systems, management information systems, and others.
Computing encompasses a family of disciplines including computer engineering, computer science, information systems, information technology, software engineering, cybersecurity, and data science. Each discipline has a distinct focus, such as computer engineering focusing on hardware design and computer-based systems, while computer science takes a more theoretical approach to algorithms, programming, and software development. The computing disciplines work together and rely on each other to develop and apply computing technologies.
Mis 1st chapter notes foundation of is in businessHassan Samoon
This document provides an overview of the foundations of information systems in business. It defines what an information system is and its key components: people, hardware, software, data, and network resources. An information system takes data as input, processes it, and produces output in the form of information. It also discusses the roles of end users and IS specialists. Managers need to understand how to effectively use IS for business operations and competitive advantage.
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The document defines and describes information systems. An information system is a formal, sociotechnical system designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information using four key components: tasks, people, organizational structure/roles, and technology. An information system integrates these components to collect, store, and process data that provides information to support decision making. Information systems are also academic fields of study about how people and organizations use computer hardware, software, and networks to manage data and information flows.
This document discusses socio-technical systems (STS), which are systems that include both technical and social elements, such as people, processes, and technologies. It provides examples of STS, including websites and healthcare systems. It discusses the history of STS, from its origins in analyzing work systems to its modern applications. It also compares STS design to user-centered design, noting that STS takes a more holistic view. The document outlines challenges of designing STS and considerations such as balancing user, business, and technical needs. It emphasizes the importance of a systems thinking approach and involving users in design.
The document discusses information architecture as an emerging 21st century profession. It provides an overview of information architecture, including definitions, key challenges in designing complex information systems, and the roles and skills of information architects. It also describes the TOGAF framework for developing enterprise architecture, which provides a standard process and common language for designing, planning and implementing an enterprise information architecture.
Applying systemic methodologies to “IT ecosystems” in order to harmonize business operations and information systems within the organization
Software ecosystems and IT ecosystems are modern terms used to describe complex networks of IT applications. The idea comes from the perspective that IT systems are made by people, serve people in the context of socio-technical systems and, finally, they affect the lives of more people. All that stuff live and evolve together, each having its own properties and dynamics. All together form a kind of ecosystem which exposes its own emergent behavior. It is a perfect field to apply systemic approach in order to create a holistic approach, to reveal the underlying dynamic structure, to cope with complexity and to extract order out of the mess. The final objective is to bridge the gap between business and IT helping the organization to serve its purpose.
1. Conceptualizations of IT: Views, Use, & Impact Information Systems, ICT/IT artifacts, & conceptualizations of ICT for development By Osama Mansour Osama Mansour Linnaeus University
2. Presentation Outline What is Information Technology; Information Systems (IS) Defining ICT/IT artifacts Defining elements of the IT artifact Types of ICT/IT artifacts Conceptualizations of ICT/IT artifacts: views, use, and impact A framework for studying ICT and development Organizational Value of ICT IT transforms businesses Examples of the digital economy IS Management Discussion 1 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
3. What is IT? Technology has been defined as "practical implementations of intelligence" [[20], p. 26]. Technology is practical or useful, rather than being an end in itself. It is embodied, as in implements or artifacts, rather than being solely conceptual. It is an expression of intelligence, not a product of blind accident. Technology includes the many tools, techniques, materials, and sources of power that humans have developed to achieve their goals. Technologies are often developed in response to specific task requirements using practical reasoning and experiential knowledge. Information technology is technology used to acquire and process information in support of human purposes. It is typically instantiated as IT systems - complex organizations of hardware, software, procedures, data, and people, developed to address tasks faced by individuals and groups, typically within some organizational setting. ICT for Business Development 2 Source: March & Smith (1995) Linnaeus University
4. What is Information System (IS)? “Information systems are implemented within an organization for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of that organization. Capabilities of the information system and characteristics of the organization, its work systems, its people, and its development and implementation methodologies together determine the extent to which that purpose is achieved” (Silver et al., 1995) 3 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
5. Defining ICT/IT artifact (1) “By and large, IT artifacts (those bundles of material and cultural properties packaged in some socially recognizable form such as hardware and/or software)” (Orlikowski & Iacono, 2001, p. 121) Five premises for theorizing about IT artifacts (p. 131) include: “IT artifacts, by definition, are not natural, neutral, universal, or given.” ”IT artifacts are always embedded in some time, place, discourse, and community.” “IT artifacts are usually made up of a multiplicity of often fragile and complementary components, whose interconnection are often partial and provisional and which require bridging, integration, and articulation in order for them to work together.” “IT artifacts are neither fixed nor independent, but they emerge from ongoing social and economic practices.” “IT artifacts are not static or unchanging, but dynamic.” 4 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
6. Defining ICT/IT artifact (2) “We conceptualize the IT artifact as the application of IT to enable or support some task(s) embedded within a structure(s) that itself is embedded within a context(s).” (Benbasat & Zmud, 2003, p. 186). The four elements of an IT artifact include: Information Technology, task, task structure, and task context (see Figure 1, p. 188) 5 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
7. Defining elements of the IT artifact 6 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University Source: Benbasat & Zmud (2003)
8. Defining ICT/IT artifact (3) “We recommend expanding the definition of the IT artifact from ‘enabling or supporting some tasks’ to specify IT as the integration of the processing logic found in computers with the massive stores of databases and the connectivity of communications networks. The IT artifact includes IT infrastructure, innovations with technology, and especially the Internet.” (Agarwal & Lucas, 2005, p. 394) 7 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
9. Defining ICT/IT artifact (4) “A work system is a system in which human participants and/or machines perform work using information, technology, and other resources to produce products and/or services for internal or external customers.” (Alter, 2003, p. 368) Nine elements of the work system (1-4 are the system, 5-9 the work system): Work practices (business processes) i.e. processing, communication, decision making, coordination, etc. Participants: people who perform the work, Information: codified and non-codified info. created by participants, Technology: tools that helps people work efficiently GPT and specialized, Products and services that it produces: outcome of a work system i.e. information, physical things, or services. Customers: people who benefit from the work system and its products. Environment: organizational, cultural, regulatory, technical, etc that affect the work system. External infrastructure that it uses; human, technical resources that a work system relies on. and the strategies within which it operates: guiding rationale and high-level choice within which a work system, organization, or firm is designed and operates. 8 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
10. Defining ICT/IT artifact (5) “The work system represents the context within which organizational members perform their assigned work. Thus, the work system includes organizational members, the work tasks undertaken by members, work processes, technology features that enable or support work tasks and processes, and social structures that direct organizational members both in their work-related behaviors and in their interactions with each other.” (Jasperson et al., 2005) ICT for Business Development 9 Linnaeus University
11. Types of ICT/IT artifacts Applications to support the functioning of organizations (Avgerou, 2000): Database Technology, Transaction Processing Systems, Decision Support Systems (DSS), Expert Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Multimedia Systems, Computer Supported Cooperative Systems (CSCW). Recently Social Media technologies (Web 2.0 & Enterprise 2.0) 10 ICT for Business Development Linnaeus University
12. Types of ICT. Cont.: Social Media Technologies Social Media & Web 2.0: Web 2.0 is the platform for Social Media where the Web is seen as an architecture of participation (Kaplan & Haenlein, 2010) Social Media technologies: Wikis i.e. Wikipedia Blogs Micro blogging (Twitter) Social Networking Sites SNSs (Facebook, MySpace) Media Sharing i.e. YouTube, Flickr. Proposal: Wikis for IS teaching, research, and publication (Kane & Fichman, 2009). ICT for Business Development 11 Linnaeus University
13. Conceptualizations of the IT artifact “Views” Tool view of Technology: the common technical view of technology in which it is viewed as an engineered artifact expected to do what its designers intend to do. Technology as labor substitution tool: technology substituting for and replacing labor (fewer people can do more work). Technology as productivity tool: this view shifts from labor substitution into labor augmentation in which technology enables individuals and social institutions to extend their reach and achieve performance benefits. Technology as Information processing tool: technology only helps to alter the ways human and organizations are processing information. Technology as social relation tool: technology alters social relations among individuals and organization. ICT for Business Development 12 Source: Orlikowski & Iacono (2001) Linnaeus University
14. Conceptualizations of IT artifacts cont. Proxy view of Technology: technology is conceptualized in terms of a surrogate for some other concepts such as perceptions of ICT by individuals and groups, extent of ICT diffusion, ICT as economic capital. Technology as perception: technology is represented in this view in terms of measures of users’ perceptions of technology such as ease of use, usefulness, etc. Technology as diffusion: technology is represented by measures of diffusion and penetration of a particular type of IT artifact (e.g. ERP) within some socio-institutional context such as a firm, industry, etc. Technology as capital: technology in measured in terms of dollars, usually the costs of the tool itself or dollars spend on IS infrastructure and hardware and software. ICT for Business Development 13 Source: Orlikowski & Iacono (2001) Linnaeus University
15. Conceptualizations of IT artifacts cont. Ensemble view of Technology: the technology or the IT technical artifact is one element in a “package” or “web of computing” (unlike the view in which technology is merely a technical artifact) and that this package also includes components required to apply the artifact in a socio-economic activity such as training, skilled staff, support devises, policies, etc. Technology as development project: technology is represented as an artifact in formation (work in progress) focusing on social processes of designing, developing, and implementing the artifact in an organizational context. Technology as production network: similar to the previous view but technology development is viewed at levels of industry and nation-state where different organizations work together to develop new technologies. Technology as embedded system: technology is an evolving system embedded in a complex and dynamic social context. Technology as structure: technology is seen to embody social structures which were built by designers during its development and then appropriated by users as they interact with technology. ICT for Business Development 14 Source: Orlikowski & Iacono (2001) Linnaeus University
16. Conceptualizations of IT artifacts cont. Computational view of Technology: technology is represented by its capabilities to represent, manipulate, store, retrieve, transmit, information thereby supporting, processing, modeling, or simulating aspects of the world. Technology as algorithm:technology is represented through algorithmic endeavors to build new or enhance existing computational systems that can support some human activity. Technology as model: focuses on representing social, economic, and informational phenomena through the methodology of data modeling or simulation. ICT for Business Development 15 Source: Orlikowski & Iacono (2001) Linnaeus University
17. Conceptualization of ICT “Use” ICT as a commodity: ICT is seen as a commodity that is used to earn foreign currency through export i.e. offshore software development, manufacturing computer, etc. ICT supporting general development activities: ICT helps in supporting activities related to development, e.g. development planning and the management of development projects, development training. ICT as a driver of the economy: ICT can have a macro-level influence in infrastructure development, education, and the development of private sectors, the working of markets and reduce transaction costs. ICT directed at specific development projects: ICT is viewed to have a developmental impact when it is used within the context of targeted developmental initiatives i.e. health, employment. ICT for Business Development 16 Source: Sein & Harindranath (2004) Linnaeus University
18. Conceptualizations of ICT “Impact” The first order or primary effect: is simple substitution of old technology by new e.g. replacing physical post office with new communication technologies such as email. The second order or secondary effect: is an increase in the phenomenon enabled by technology. The third order or tertiary effect: is the generation of new technology-related businesses and societal change e.g. eCommerce, Virtual organizations, collective intelligence, etc. ICT for Business Development 17 Source: Sein & Harindranath (2004) Linnaeus University
19. A framework for studying ICT and development ICT for Business Development 18 Source: Sein & Harindranath (2004) Linnaeus University
20. Organizational/Business Value of IS Substituting computer data processing for manual processing, profitability and competitiveness, strategic gains, enabler of organizational transformation and change, IT innovation, societal implications on national socio-economic development, work, privacy, identity, or democracy The value of IS is highly political. ICT for Business Development 19 Linnaeus University
21. IT Transforms Businesses The “new” Digital Economy Digitization of information: from physical activities of “old economy” to bits stored into computers in “digital economy” The evolution of technology and the proliferation of the Internet has resulted greater connectivity, new combinations, and more opportunities for organizations. Knowledge has become a utility and a mean to obtain social and economic results. (the knowledge-based economy) ICT for Business Development 20 c.f. Drucker, 1993; Neef, 1998; Carlsson, 2004 Linnaeus University
22. Examples from the “new” Digital Economy DaimlerChrysler’s FastCar project: 40% faster car development through a new web-based collaborative system. The banking industry: online banking and self-service. Procter & Gamble (PG): the connect-and-develop innovation model. Innocentive: a global innovation marketplace. ICT for Business Development 21 Linnaeus University
23. Information Systems Management Formation of strategy regarding Information Systems (IS). Aligning IS development with business objectives. Using IT to achieve desirable organizational change. Using IT to manage multinational corporations in the emerging global economy. ICT for Business Development 22 Source: Avgerou (2000) Linnaeus University
24. Discussion: Q & A Reflections on the definitions of ICT/IT artifact Reflections on ICT views, use, and impact. ICT and development ICT for Business Development 23 Linnaeus University
25. References Agarwal, R., Lucas, H. (2005) The Information Systems Identity crisis: focusing on high-visibility and high-impact research, MIS Quarterly, Vo. 29, No. 3, pp. 381 – 398. Alter, S. (2006) Work Systems and IT Artifacts – Does the Definition Matter?, Communications of AIS, Vol. 17, No. 15. Avgerou, C. (2000) Information Systems: what sort of science it is? The International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 28, pp. 567 – 579. Benbasat, I., Zmud, R. (2003) The identity crisis within the IS discipline: defining and communicating the discipline’s core properties, MIS Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 183 – 194. Jasperson, J., P.E. Carter, and R.W. Zmud (2005) A Comprehensive Conceptualization of Post- Adoptive Behaviors Associated with Information Technology Enabled Work Systems, MIS Quarterly, 29(3), September, pp. 525-557. Kane, G., Fichman, R. (2009) The shoemaker’s children: Using Wikis for Information Systems teaching, research, and publication, MIS Quarterly, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 1 – 17. Kaplan, A., Haenlein, M. (2010) Users of the World Unite:! The challenges and opportunities of Social Media, Business Horizons, Vol. 53, pp. 59 – 68. March, S., Simth, G. Design and natural science research on information technology, Decision Support Systems, Vol. 15, pp. 251 – 266. Orlikowski, W., Iacono, S. (2001) Research Commentary: Desperately seeking the “IT” in IT research – a call to theorizing the IT artifact, Information Systems Research, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 121 – 134. Sein, M., Harindranath, G. (2004) Conceptualizing the ICT artifact: Toward understanding the role of ICT in national development, The Information Society, Vol. 20, pp. 15 – 24. Silver, M. S., Markus, M. L., and Beath, C. M. (1995) The Information Technology Interaction Model: A Foundation for the MBA Core Course, MIS Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 361-390. ICT for Business Development 24
Editor's Notes
IS: IT-enabled business solutions used to enable or support some business processes i.e. communication, information flows, processing knowledge, etc.IT functions and capabilities, organization, work systems, people, and the processes of developing and implementing IS Altogether determine the usefulness of IS.Many variables are to be considered here (in point 2) which will be discussed in the following slides where different definitions of IT artifacts or ICT are presented.These definitions aim to provide you with an understanding of what an IT artifact or ICT may refer to, its components, and its use in a larger sense. Its important to understand what an IT artifact is in order to see its potential for business development. DISCUSSION: SO WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AN ICT OR IT ARTIFACT?
IT or ICTs are not just objects; they are influenced and implicated in action and effect. IT is created by developers and this it is shaped by their interests, values, and assumptions as it is the same with users.The materiality of IT is bounded with historical and cultural aspects of their ongoing development and use.We should not speak of IT as single terms i.e. The Internet, or Technology because it blinds us from seeing its full integration.IT coevolve and coexist with multiple generations and people adapt it for different reasons. The invention of the web was created for information sharing and communication among a physics research community. IT is never static, its continuously developed and new features are always coming up.
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Budget planning in a business environment, and gardening club in a personal environment.
1. There is a technical sense in this definition which emphasizes that computational power of IT and also reflects the common understanding of IT as a substitute of manual work by computerized work.
1. A larger sense of defining IT to include inputs, processes, and outputs of IT.
1. DISCUSSION: Now lets think of similarities among these definitions. How do we define ICT or IT artifacts?
1. EDI is transferring and communicating document in an electronic form among organizations. 2. TPS are systems which are used to manage data in databases and leave in a consistent forms like when withdrawing money from a bank the system must register that the money was withdrawn.
FOUR VIEWS OF IT REPRESENT HOW IT IS PERCEIVED IN IS RESEARCH AND ALSO PROVOKE DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES BY ICT/IT ARTIFACTS.Tool view is about technical features of the technology in which its best seen as a particular piece of equipment, application with specific info capabilities.Mechanization and automation using new technologies to substitute manual work to achieve more efficiency.Technology is described in terms of what it can do.Substituting older practices with new technologies did not usually yield productive outcomes like labor reduction and enhanced performance. In addition to all previews views technology can alter social relations in a sense that social roles may change, hierarchies are affected, communication medium is also changed.
Proxy view: critical aspects of IT can be captured through some set of surrogate like above. The VALUE OF TECHNOLOGY CAN BE CAPTURED THROUGH QUNATITATIVE MEASURES LIKE ABOVE.Understanding the value of technology through its ease of use, intention, etc.In this technology is measured with how many people or organizations are using the tech. Its about understanding the process (barriers) of diffusion and penetration of IT in a particular social context. Trying to look at questions like what are the barriers for adopting a tech? why tech implementation is slow in some organization? What to do to integrate a tech in an organization?This view is concerned about how much tech costs. It looks at questions like what is the productivity impact of investing in tech?
Ensemble view: the technical artifact might be the central element when we think about tech but its just one element within a package that includes components required to apply the artifact in a specific environment. Researchers in this view are concerned with IS development processes and the roles of key stockholders in the development process.How technology can be used on a country level? Why it is successful in some countries and not the other? Technology is determined by the conditions in which its used.Also focus on the conditions where it is used but from the structuration theory perspective by Giddens. What intended and unintended consequences of technology? How do users appropriate social structures embodied in a given tech and with what outcomes?
Computational view: its about the computational power of technology. Researchers are concerned about the capabilities of technology.
ICT as a driver of the economy in a sense that it helps the working of markets and reduce transaction and coordination costs within and across organizations, enhance production and quality, improve competitiveness,