Managing emerging technologies and organizational transformation in Asia : a casebook / edited by Pan Shan-Ling.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pan, Shan-Ling.

Series:

Series on Innovation and Knowledge Management

Series on innovation and knowledge management ; vol. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research, Industrial--Asia--Case studies.

Research, Industrial.

Technological innovations--Asia--Case studies.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, NJ ; Hong Kong : World Scientific, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides organizational and managerial views on adopting emerging technologies for organizational transformation. The variety of issues and technologies covered in this book includes Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID); Enterprise Systems and Inter-Organizational Systems (IOS); Knowledge Management (KM); E-Business and E-Government initiatives. Eleven in-depth case studies documenting experiences and lessons learned in organizations and government agencies from the Asia Pacific region such as China, India, Malaysia, and Singapore are presented.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Contributors; Case 1: RFID and Organizational Transformation in the National Library Board of Singapore; Organizational Background; Identifying IT for NLB; Deploying RFID; Impacts of IT at NLB: IT as Enabler; Impacts of IT at NLB: Addressing User Apprehension; Impacts of IT at NLB: Engaging Users in Dialogue; Transforming the Organization; Case 2: Enterprise Systems Planning Projects in China; Executive Summary; Introduction; Mini Case 1: AMD Suzhou; Mini Case 2: Lion-Nathan Taihushui; ERP Implementation

Mini Case 3: Delphi Electronics and Safety SuzhouERP Implementation; Mini Case 4: Harman Electronics Suzhou; ERP Implementation; Concluding Remarks; Case 3: Enterprise Resource Planning Project Failure in Maxima Inc.; Company Background; Preimplementation Phase; Implementation Phase; Postimplementation Phase: A Reflection; Case 4: Organizational Identities and Knowledge Management in India Inc.; India Business Units; Compliance with Organizational KM in IBU1 and IBU2; Concluding Remarks; Case 5: Enterprise System Use in Talam Corporation Bhd Malaysia; Background of Talam; Top Management Style

Background of Organizational Structure Background of Office Layout; Background of the Enterprise System; The Technology: Enterprise System; The Use of ES in Talam's Daily Operations; Managing the Use and Operation of ES with Different Management Styles; Cultivating Consistent Organizational Practices; Setting Clear and Consistent Directions; Connecting ES Users with Different Communication Channels; Using the Appropriate Communication Medium; Reforming the Organizational Network; Fostering Internal Collective Bonding; Establishing External Bridges; Concluding Remarks

Case 6: Interorganizational Project Management in JTCOrganizational Background; Technology at CT; The CLAPS Project; E-CREAM Project; Vendor Selection and IT Project Management Procedures at CT; E-CREAM Project Team Structure; Project Development and Implementation; Issues in the Project; System Launch; Case 7: The Role of Feedback Unit (FBU) in E-Government; Background; Operations of the FBU; Conventional Consultation; The Government Consultation Portal; A New Chapter in Public Consultation; Towards a More Consultative Governance Style; Concluding Remarks

Case 8: Interorganizational Project Management in XL.comOrganizational Background; Relationships Between the Logistics Partners Prior to the Project; Motivation Behind the Project; Choice of Service Providers; Convincing the Service Providers; The Buy-in; Design and Implementation Process; Resolving Issues on GUI and Workflows; Sharing and Understanding Each Other's Domain Knowledge; System Implications; System Usage; Concluding Remarks; Case 9: E-Business in Hardwarezone.com; Organization Background; Singapore Overclocker's Group; The Dotcom Bubble (Early 1998-Late 1999)

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611919559

9781281919557

1281919551

9789812774576

9812774572

OCLC:

820942752