From the Author
During the past two decades, advances in computer technologies combined with telecommunication technologies have lead to the development of the Internet and its most popular application, the World Wide Web (WWW). During the past decade, many firms have benefited from the technologies of the Web, better known as Web-Enabled Technologies. Through the use of Web-enabled technologies, organizations have managed to reach customers and suppliers throughout the world in ways that in the past would have been impossible. Web-enabled technologies have allowed firms of all sizes and types to find new strategic opportunities or to improve their strategic posture through the use of these new technologies. At the same time, organizations have begun utilizing Web-enabled technologies in support of internal organizational functions, particularly in the area of communications and information dissemination related activities.
Like many other new technologies, Web-enabled technologies have offered organizations many opportunities and trends as well as controversies and challenges. The primary focus of this book is to provide up-to-date research and practical findings related to Web-enabled technologies and their applications and managerial issues in modern organizations. The contributed chapters by many international researchers and managers in this book include coverage of many timely and important issues related to the overall management of Web-enabled technologies in organizations. The coverage provided in this book ranges from development issues of Web-enabled technology applications to the issue of training and viability of these technologies.
I hope the diverse coverage of issues provided in the book will contribute to the existing literature and knowledge of Web-enabled technology management in organizations. This book should be useful to both information technology managers and researchers in obtaining a greater understanding of the issues surrounding these technologies. It is my expectation that this book and its coverage will assist organizations in managing ways of utilization and management of Web-enabled technologies in modern organizations.
From the Back Cover
"The book does exactly what its title says - presents a global perspective on managing global technologies. It should appeal to a wide and intelligent audience. This book does a thorough job of presenting key issues and perspectives on today's premier evolving technologies. A fascinating collection of articles. Relevant to researchers and practitioners alike. This collection captures the state-of-the-art in managing web-enabled technologies. A must read." - Edward Szewczak, Ph.D.; Canisius College
"A timely book that precisely targets two areas of critical concern for today's businesses: strategically managing the Web and how organizations can cope with web-enabled technologies globally. It should be required reading for all business students and scholars who need to be well-versed in the most critical and topical issues of our day. This book will quickly establish and standard that will dominate the field. I highly recommend it. This is a significant and innovative book in our field. It is a must-read book for anyone wanting to be versed in the most up-to-date issues surrounding international business on the Web. The international contributors address critical issues of web-enabled organizations in an international economy in fresh and comprehensive ways. They cover diverse areas such as Web development and design methodologies; training and managing e-commerce; and e-commerce in developing countries. This volume will set the standard for knowledge in web-enabled technologies for years to come.
A new book of epic proportions. The contributing authors are to be congratulated on creating a book of essential readings for any student, professor, or business person who wants to quickly and completely understand the strategic use of web-enabled technologies as they relate to organizations conducting business on the Web. I heartily recommend it to all those who want to be well read in the most significant e-commerce management, development and design topics of our day. It is a ground breaking book that will easily become the new standard on effectively using web-enabled technologies." - Kenneth Kendall; Rutgers University, School of Business
"The book contributes much to the emerging world of business, which is driven by web technologies. The reader can study the subject from critical issues through developmental solutions to education and training strategies." - Andrew Targowski; Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business
