Scott, Albert H. S. and Mula, Joseph (2003) Implications for information management in the virtual organization. In: 1st International Business Information Management Conference (IBIM 2003): e-Business and Organizations in the 21st Century , 16-18 Dec 2003, Cairo, Egypt.
![]()
|
Text (Published Version)
Scott_Mula_2003_PV.pdf Download (71kB) |
|
|
Text (Documentation)
IBIM2003.pdf Download (107kB) | Preview |
Abstract
There is evidence of a paradigm shift in organizational structures as organizations utilize the internet technology to add a virtual dimension to their activities. Virtuality in the manufacturing domain is referred to as Virtual Enterprises (VE) or Extended Enterprises and within the commercial domain is referred to as the Virtual Organization.
The key factor in virtuality is the information flows across enterprises. The quasi-integration of information systems is made possible by the technology but the implications for information management has received scant attention in the literature. This paper explores the concept of virtuality to identify the possible challenges for information management. This exploration identifies a preliminary set of prerequisites associated with information management in the virtual organization. Further research to help meet this challenge is identified.
![]() |
Statistics for this ePrint Item |
Actions (login required)
![]() |
Archive Repository Staff Only |