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Showing 1 to 20 of 264 for “"information technology (IT)"”.
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Applied information technology (IT) for ship design, production and lifecycle support : a total systems approach
… Construction and Engineering)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Ocean Engineering; and (S.M. in Ocean Systems Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Ocean Engineering, 1999.
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The impact of Information Technology (IT) on the financial performance of organizations in a developing country
The effect of IT investment on the risk and risk profile of managers were studied in the IT-using industry in Namibia. IT investment uses certain of an organization's resources. The following models (computerization index (CI), IT expense ratio (ITEX) , IT costs efficiency ratio (ITCE), operating …
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Effective use of wire-less technology (WT) to enhance productivity in information technology (IT) activity management
… and devices are in use through out the IT industry currently. An analysis of features of such devices and services is done here. Most of them are used for handling unexpected situations (crisis management) and are not well integrated with the IT project or operations management A …
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The relationship between information technology (IT) investment and firm's financial performance of public listed companies in Malaysia
… have been and continue to be invested in information technology (IT). Much of this investment is made on the basis of assumption that returns will occur. Prior studies have shown that IT investment increases firm’s performances and operational efficiency. Although, IT investment by …
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Information technology (IT) as a mechanism to build trust and foster collaborative innovation in the buyer-supplier relationship
As companies attempt to remain competitive throughout increasing market forces, many firms develop key operational strategies to differentiate themselves. One method that many companies such as Amazon, Dell, and Toyota, have established a competitive advantage through is supply chain management …
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Combating decision fatigue and optimising decision-making in Information Technology (IT): The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing cognitive outcomes for IT professionals
… has become a prevalent risk that influences information technology (IT) professionals in New Zealand, affecting the quality of decisions, productivity and overall well-being. This research explored how IT professionals in New Zealand experience decision fatigue and investigated how artificial …
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Prospects for low-skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector : lessons for workforce development policy from Boston area IT firms and the staffing industry
… policy in creating employment opportunities for lower skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector and related businesses. It generally accepted that this sector creates job opportunities with superior wages and employment benefits compared to other sectors; this thesis …
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Optimization of hybrid renewable energy generation using a nature-inspired algorithm with advanced IoT analytics
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (IT) at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2022.
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Integration of satellite system and Stratospheric Communication Platforms (SCP) for weather observation
Submitted to the Information Technology (IT) Department in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology, Durban University of Technology. Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Environmental and organisational drivers influencing the adoption of unified communications technology in South Africa
Even though Information technology (IT) adoption has been widely studied most of this research has been conducted from within a limited set of perspectives. This study used a combination of perspectives as lenses to understand the factors that enable the adoption of unified communications in South …
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Innovation in the AEC industry through wireless sensor networks
I came to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to learn about technological innovation and entrepreneurship. More precisely, I wanted to know more about how to leverage Information Technology (IT) in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. IT can introduce great …
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Essays on Two-Sided Search With Heterogeneous Agents
… the same set of issues but assuming a different information technology. It assumes that when two agents meet, each ""runs"" an imperfect test to estimate the type of the potential mate. Despite the complexity of the problem, I am able to characterize the equilibrium strategies and show that, if …
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An investigation into the use of B-Nodes and state models for computer network technology and education
… further develop two modelling methods for use in Information Technology (IT) design and for the educational and training needs of students within the area of computer and network technology. The IT age requires technical talent to fill positions such as network managers, web administrators, …
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Developing a methodological generic framework through introducing autonomy and self-adaptation to information systems thinking
… methodologies and approaches that can cope with real life information systems that are subject to changing situations and therefore changing requirements. This has not been achieved previously and has seen a gap open up between information systems and information technology. it is recognised …
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South Korean technology policies for the industrial competitiveness between Japan and China
(cont.) In addition, this paper will propose new technology policies for Korea in order to secure its position as a leader in the information technology (IT) industry, particularly in the context of its relationships with Japan and China. Lastly, this study recommends that the Korean government …
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Healthcare market outlook and emerging technologies in India
Usage in information technology (IT) have improved efficiency and quality in many industries. Healthcare has not been one of them. Although some administrative IT systems, such as those for billing, scheduling, and inventory management, are already in place in the healthcare industry, little …
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A cultural analysis of information technology offshore outsourcing: an exercise in multi-sited ethnography of virtual work
… new understanding of transnational, multi-sited research phenomena. Research focused on the work activities of one American client organization and its Indian IT service provider situated in the global virtual field of Information Technology (IT) offshore outsourcing. The Principal …
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Job Embeddedness as a Predictor of Voluntary Turnover: Validation of a New Instrument
… research conducted by both academicians and practitioners on the causes and consequences of voluntary turnover. The purpose of this study is to test the validity and generalizability of the job embeddedness model of voluntary turnover to the information technology (IT) industry. The IT field has …
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The role of the project sponsor and their impact on IT project success
… the roles of the project sponsor that impacts information technology (IT) project success. Recent emphasis has been placed on the importance of top management support, more specifically, on the individual that typically provides the direction and funding, the project sponsor. Furthermore, …
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Investigating the Relationship Between an IT Project Manager's Emotional Intelligence and the Customer's Perception of Success
… on the intersections of Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Emotional Intelligence. The Project Management Institute (PMI) created the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which is one of the most highly regarded and sought after professional certifications …
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