Preface

Sherif Kamel

A Framework for an Organization's Transition to Globalization---Investigation of IT Issues

Yi-chen Lan

Impact on Society: The Missing Dimension in Evaluating the Benefits of IT in the Public Sector

Ian M. Sims

Craig Standing

Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment

Wai K. Law

Analysis of the Cross-Cultural Dimensions of National Web Portals

Sajjad Zahir

Brian Dobing

M. Gordon Hunter

The Retention of Women in Information Technology---A South African Perspective

Nata van der Merwe

Adrie Stander

Software Confederations---An Architecture for Global Systems and Global Management

Jaroslav Kral

Michal Zemlicka

An Investigation of GISM Issues for Successful Management of the Globalization Process

Yi-chen Lan

A Framework for Narrowing the Digital Divide

Alexander Osterwalder

Mathias Rossi

Minyue Dong

Managing Information Technology Component of Knowledge Management: Outsourcing as a Strategic Option in Developing Countries

Adekunle Okunoye

The Leapfrog Effect: Information Needs for Developing Nations

Stewart T. Fleming

Harmonizing IT and Business Strategies

Kevin Johnston

Software Outsourcing Prospects for Small Developing Countries

Stewart Bishop

The Ten Commandments for Global Electronic Commerce Success in Small Business

Nabeel A. Y. Al-Qirim

Culture and E-Business in Thailand

Suttisak Jantavongso

Raymond Koon-Ying Li

Benedict Tootell

The Impact of E-Business on the Competitive Landscape-Case of Automotive Industry in Asia

Amir Albadvi

Job Satisfaction in the Information and Communication Sector: The Case of Egypt

Marwa El-Ayouti

Sherif Kamel

Evaluating the Factors Affecting Decision Support System Usage by Strategic Decision Makers in Egypt: Using a Structural Equation Modelling Approach

Ibrahim Elbeltagi

The Perception of Managers on the Impacts of the Internet in Brazilian Hotels: An Exploratory Study

Luiz Augusto Machado Mendes Filho

Anatalia Saraiva Martins Ramos

Information Technology Project Management to Achieve Efficiency in Brazilian Companies

Marly Monteiro de Carvalho

Fernando Jose Barbin Laurindo

Marcelo Schneck de Paula Pessoa

Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning Software by Organizations in India: A Managerial Framework

Monideepa Tarafdar

Rahul K. Roy

About the Authors

Index