Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management is a series of books that features the most current research findings in all aspects of information resources management. From successfully implementing technology change to understanding the human factors in IT utilization, these volumes address many of the managerial and organizational applications and implications of information technology in organizations. Volume 5 provides information technology researchers, scholars, educators, and practicing managers with the latest research on managing the technological, organizational, and human aspects of information utilization and management. This volume presents current trends and challenges in implementing and strengthening information resources strategies in organizations worldwide.

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management is a series of books, which feature the most current research findings in all aspects of information resources management. From successfully implementing technology change to understanding the human factors in IT utilization, these volumes address many of the managerial and organizational applications to and implications of information technology in organizations. Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 4 is a part of this series. Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 4 presents new concepts in handling and sharing information resources with organizations and individuals worldwide. This book provides insight into and assistance in learning how to successfully implement information resources and technology in the companies, schools, and homes of those who depend upon it.

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management features the latest research findings dealing with all aspects of information resources management, managerial and organizational applications, as well as implications of information technology organizations. Volume two aims to be instrumental in the improvement and development of the theory and practice of information resources management while educating organizations on how they can benefit from their information resources and all the tools utilized to gather, process, disseminate, and manage this valuable resource. *Note: This book is part of a new series entitled "Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management". This book is Volume Two within this series (Vol. II, 2003).

Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management features the latest research findings dealing with all aspects of information resources management, managerial and organizational applications, as well as implications of information technology organizations. It aims to be instrumental in the improvement and development of the theory and practice of information resources management, appealing to both practicing managers and academics.

Features the latest research findings dealing with end user computing concepts, issues and trends. Empirical and theoretical research concerned with all aspects of end user computing including development, utilization and management are included.

Advances in Software Maintenance Management: Technologies and Solutions is a compilation of chapters from some of the best researchers and practitioners in the area of software maintenance. The chapters in this book are intended to be useful to a wide audience where software maintenance is a mandatory matter for study.

There is substantial interest in research in developing countries, especially in the use, implementation and development of information technology and systems. Many researchers have been moving toward an understanding of indigenous social and cultural structures and how they influence the use and development of information systems. E-Commerce and Cultural Values addresses these issues and brings together scholars to share their expertise on different aspects of the social side of e-Commerce and information systems and how they impact the cultural values of a society.

Written for researchers and technical professionals, this book emphasizes the theoretical aspects of database systems. Its 19 chapters discuss enhancement of current database models, refinement of contemporary techniques, the integration of database and Internet technology, and applications of unified modeling language.

"This book supplies the industry leaders, practicing managers, researchers, experts, and educators with the most current findings on undertaking the operation of the latest information technology reforms, developments, and changes. It presents the issues facing modern organizations and provides the most recent strategies in overcoming the obstacles of the ever-evolving information management and utilization industry"--Provided by publisher.