Knowledge Management Systems: Information and Communication Technologies for Knowledge Management
Information and knowledge have profoundly transformed businesses, organizations and society. Knowledge management promises concepts and instruments that help organizations to provide an environment supportive of knowledge creation, sharing and application. Information and communication technologies are often regarded as the enabler for the effective and especially efficient implementation of knowledge management. The book presents an almost encyclopedic treatise of the many important facets, concepts and theories that have influenced knowledge management and integrates them into a framework consisting of strategy, organization, systems
In this text you will explore how information systems are used in business, and, more importantly, how the role of information systems has grown as a result of the telecommunications revolution. McKeon has published more than 30 textbooks and close to 50 articles in the areas of management science and information systems.
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Management of Food Allergens
One of the greatest challenges facing the food industry is providing safe food to an ever-increasing number of allergic consumers through a global supply chain. Approximately 2–4% of western adults and up to 10% of children are currently thought to be sensitive to food allergens, and the issue is of major commercial significance to food manufacturers. The market for ‘free-from’ foods has grown dramatically in recent years and the demand for gluten- and dairy-free foods shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future.
The Management of Bond Investments and Trading of Debt
Written for managers and professionals in business and industry, and using a minimum of mathematical language, The Management of Bond Investments and the Trading of Debt addresses three key issues: Bondholder's options, risks and rewards in making investments in debt instruments; The dynamics of inflation, and how they affect both trading in the bond market, and investment decisions; and The democratization of lending, socialization of risk, and effect of the global economy on the bond market.
Talent Management is no longer a philosophy championed by HR and ignored by business. It's an integral contributor to business success, which needs to be understood and promoted in every business area, at every level. But who has time to do research? Talent Management for Dummies, SumTotal Edition, pulls together everything you need to know in a quick, easy overview that can jumpstart understanding of talent management across your organization. This book explains a straightforward structure for framing your own talent management strategy, helping you articulate your strategy and build support within your organization.
