Information Communication Technologies

Information Communication Technologies’ impact in International Companies’ strategies, structures, productivity and environment pollution

Research Paper (postgraduate) , 2008 , 25 Pages , Grade: Second class - Merit

Technology

The research will firstly describe some of the types of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and its general impact on management, secondly elaborate the effect of ICT in International Companies’ (IC) strategies, thirdly elaborate the effect of ICT in ICs’ organizational structures, and on the way it will elaborate how can all this types of ICT as alternative resource-use systems impact the long-term wealth, well-being and productivity of ICs, and finally how ICT can help ICs operate in a more environmentally accepted way.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acronyms and Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Types of Information and Communication Technologies and its impact on management
• The impact of ICT in international Companies' strategies
• The impact of ICT in international Companies' organisational structures
• How does ICT ‘reduce' negative environmental impacts?
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay explores the multifaceted impact of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) on international companies (ICs). It examines how ICT influences ICs' strategies, organizational structures, and productivity, while also analyzing its potential to mitigate environmental pollution.

• The influence of ICT on ICs' strategic decision-making and competitive advantage
• The transformation of organizational structures and management practices due to ICT adoption
• The impact of ICT on productivity and efficiency within ICs
• The role of ICT in reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices
• The interplay between ICT and the evolving global business environment

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Acronyms and Abbreviations: This chapter defines key terms related to ICT, including Information (Communication) Technologies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Data Access and Analysis (DAA), Process Support and Improvement (PSI), Information synergies (INS), and Information efficiencies (INE).
• Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the essay by highlighting the increasing competition, rapid change, and interconnectedness characterizing the global business environment. It emphasizes the role of ICT as a driving force in this transformation.
• Types of Information and Communication Technologies and its impact on management: This chapter delves into the various types of ICT and their implications for management practices. It explores how ICT influences managerial decision-making, communication, and operational efficiency.
• The impact of ICT in international Companies' strategies: This chapter analyzes how ICT shapes the strategies of international companies. It examines the ways in which ICT enables companies to adapt to changing market conditions, develop new products and services, and enhance their competitive edge.
• The impact of ICT in international Companies' organisational structures: This chapter investigates the impact of ICT on the organizational structures of international companies. It explores how ICT facilitates decentralization, enhances communication, and promotes collaboration within organizations.
• How does ICT ‘reduce' negative environmental impacts?: This chapter examines the potential of ICT to mitigate environmental pollution. It discusses how ICT can be used to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and promote sustainable practices within international companies.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This essay focuses on the key concepts of Information Communication Technologies (ICT), international companies (ICs), organizational structures, strategies, productivity, environmental pollution, and resource use systems. It explores the relationship between these concepts and examines how ICT can be leveraged to enhance the long-term wealth, well-being, and sustainability of ICs.

• College: University of Sussex (SPRU – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCH)
• Course: International Management
• Grade: Second class - Merit
• Author: Master of Science Ilir Hajdini (Author)
• Publication Year: 2008
• Pages: 25
• Catalog Number: V148172
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640599394
• ISBN (Book): 9783640600021
• Language: English
• Tags: Information, Communication, Technologies, Information, Communication, Technologies’, International, Companies’, Second, Merit