"Information Bombardment" provides proven, real-world solutions for proactively managing the onslaught of information we face each day both in and out of the office. Dr. Nick Bontis weaves humor and personal stories with industry best practices and uses a simple framework of multilevel analysis to show you how to transform this real threat to productivity into an inimitable and sustainable competitive advantage for you and your organization. By teaching you how to work smarter, not harder, Dr. Bontis essentially gives you back your time. It is nothing short of amazing. It's Time to Work Smarter, Not Harder! o Improve your ability to sort through all of the e-mails, tweets, posts, instant messages, Web sites and other digital items that overload you o De-stress your life so that you can eliminate information-induced pressure, stress, anxiety, fear and other health-related problems o Reprioritize and simplify your informational sources so you can accelerate productivity and lift performance to higher levels o Speed up innovation through increased collaboration among your team members, colleagues and other stakeholders o Achieve industry-leading competitiveness by harvesting the full intellectual capital potential of your organization o Leverage key learning insights to stay ahead of the technological challenges that will face knowledge workers in the future

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Do you need a one-volume lesson about business applications of the Internet and other computer-based hardware and software? This book provides comprehensive coverage of four major areas: The Internet and Data Communications Basics, Popular Types of Networks, Design, Implementation, and Management Issues in a Network Environment, and Data Communication and Internet Applications. The Handbook of Business Data Communications looks briefly at the major corporations working in each category. In addition to practical examples, short case studies, and summaries of emerging issues in data communications, Professor Bidgoli discusses personal, social, organizational, and legal issues surrounding the use of networks and business software. Easy to use, balanced, and up-to-date, the Handbook has both answers and insights into future trends in business data communications. Key Features * An industry profile begins each chapter, providing readers with ways to learn more about the products they use * Numerous case studies of businesses throughout the book highlight applications topics * Includes balanced presentations of current and emerging technologies as well as useful discussions of security issues and measures * Presents thorough examinations of the Internet and intranets/extranets * Social, organizational, and legal materials provide context for data communications information * Summaries and review questions reinforce the aims of each chapter