This title was first published in 2000: This volume focuses on the influence of, and additionally explores the value adding contribution of, information systems and related technologies on the development of society and private and public sector enterprises. The chapters are stand-alone units representing the research work and thinking of the Cranfield School of Management. The initial chapters examine the impact of IS/IT on society and organizations. As the book progresses, attention is then given to exploring the effects of IS/IT on individuals within the information arena and more broadly within varying walks of life.

List of Figures, List of Tables, List of Contributors, Acknowledgements, Introduction, 1. Information Rich vs Information Poor: Issues for Public Policy, 2. Information Technology's Impact on Quality of Democracy: A Philosophical and Administrative Framework, 3. Information Technology for Public Sector in Developing Countries: Designing Relevant Infra-Structural Capability or New Colonialism?, 4. Information Technology - Enabled Communication and Organisational Effectiveness, 5. Current Trends in Internet Use: E-Communication, E-Information and E-Commerce, 6. Knowledge Management: Understanding and Praxis, 7. Decentralised, Interactive and Available: Fundamental Changes for IS/IT Professionals, 8. 'Profession' and Professional Ethics: An IT Perspective, 9. Leadership Determinants for Effective IS/IT Adoption, 10. Technostress: Over Identification with Information Technology and Its Impact on Employees and Managerial Effectiveness, Bibliography, Index