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Originally published in 1989 this book gives an overview of the empirical work on new technology objectives, together with an analysis of management strategies for adoption at the corporate, technological and people levels. It also reviews previous work on the extent to which staff at different levels, and from different specialism, are involved in decision-making, as well as the adoption process more generally. The book looks at different approaches to analysing organizational contexts and provides a framework for studying the stages of the adoption process. The book includes case studies - two in financial services and two in engineering contexts.
List of contents
1. Introduction Part 1: Adopting New Technology 2. New Technology Objectives 3. Adopting New Technology - Managerial Strategies 4. Adopting New Technology Involvement and Contexts Part 2: Case Studies 5. Bramley Building Society 6. Park Hill Building Society 7. Don Ltd 8. Meadows & Butler Part 3: Conclusion 9. Conclusion, Appendices.
About the author
Besides being a nationally recognized Urban Planner, David John Preece has had many productions of his award-winning plays and screenplays performed, including Charles Dickens' Ghost Stories, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The House of the Seven Gables, Tender, According To John, Last Gleaming, The Story of Ruth, and The Unicorn from the Stars. His education and training include Weber State University, Western Kentucky University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, HB Studios, Playwrights Horizons, American Conservatory Theatre, and the University of California-Los Angeles.
Jim Webber (co-author) is the co-author of the original holiday musical, Judy's Scary Little Christmas published by Samuel French Plays. He is also an award-winning set designer of over seventy-five community and regional stage productions in New England and directs plays as well. Jim is currently involved in creating and marketing special events for theatre, television and film nonprofits in New Hampshire.
Summary
Originally published in 1989 this book gives an overview of the empirical work on new technology objectives, together with an analysis of management strategies for adoption at the corporate, technological and people levels.
