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Information and Communication Technology in Organizations: An Evolutionary Perspective

Author : Olivier Serrat

Published in: Leading Solutions

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

Human beings have “managed” information from times immemorial but information and communication technology (ICT) surged from the mid-twentieth century and advances ever faster. Firstly, this précis points out the growing role of information in modern society. Exploring the historical context of technological revolutions but referencing in particular recent demographic patterns and globalization too, the précis then reflects on pre-eminent first-order results from enhanced use of ICT in organizations. Finally, the précis draws attention to future challenges and summons better understanding of how ICT might help deliver requisite organizational agility.

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Title: Information and Communication Technology in Organizations: An Evolutionary Perspective
Author: Olivier Serrat
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Leading Solutions
Print ISBN: 978-981-336-484-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-336-485-1

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6485-1_45