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Explores the social aspects of computerisation, using a range of case studies, analysed from a variety of conceptual viewpoints. This book is structured to be of use for academics and business audience - Part 1 is holistic and reflexive, while Parts 2 and 3 are written for the busy manager who can consider the key issues independently.

Trade Review
" ... an extremely stimulating, thoughtful, and engaging contribution ..." (Scandinavian Journal of Management, Vol.18 2002)

"…considerable strength…main value if the book lies in the numerous and wide-ranging case studies…" (Organization Studies, Vol.24, No.2.)

"…a rich source of inspiration for further studies…" (Knowledge Management, July 2003)



Table of Contents
Series Preface.

Preface.
IT IN SOCIETY.
Introduction.
Contemporary Society.
Computers at Work.

CHANGING WAYS OF WORKING.
Shifting Identity.

Teaming Up.

Reorganizing the Enterprise.
Trust in Networks.

DIFFERENT WORLDS.

Culture as Context.
Working Across Cultures.
CONCLUSIONS.
Designing for Diversity.

References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.

Making a World of Difference

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 29 January 2001
      ISBN-13 9780471877240
      978-0471877240
      ISBN-10 0471877247
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the social aspects of computerisation, using a range of case studies, analysed from a variety of conceptual viewpoints. This book is structured to be of use for academics and business audience - Part 1 is holistic and reflexive, while Parts 2 and 3 are written for the busy manager who can consider the key issues independently.

      Trade Review
      " ... an extremely stimulating, thoughtful, and engaging contribution ..." (Scandinavian Journal of Management, Vol.18 2002)

      "…considerable strength…main value if the book lies in the numerous and wide-ranging case studies…" (Organization Studies, Vol.24, No.2.)

      "…a rich source of inspiration for further studies…" (Knowledge Management, July 2003)



      Table of Contents
      Series Preface.

      Preface.
      IT IN SOCIETY.
      Introduction.
      Contemporary Society.
      Computers at Work.

      CHANGING WAYS OF WORKING.
      Shifting Identity.

      Teaming Up.

      Reorganizing the Enterprise.
      Trust in Networks.

      DIFFERENT WORLDS.

      Culture as Context.
      Working Across Cultures.
      CONCLUSIONS.
      Designing for Diversity.

      References.
      Author Index.
      Subject Index.

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