Las claves de la economía digital


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Una reflexión sobre los nuevos retos que deben afrontar las organizaciones en la Sociedad de la Información En esta nueva y apasionante era marcada por Internet y las Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones (TICs), el mundo se enfrenta ante un nuevo escenario, con importantes cambios que afectan al entorno económico, político, normativo y social, hasta el punto que podríamos considerar que nos encontramos ante una nueva revolución económica y social, que promete transformar los sectores productivos y las propias relaciones entre los individuos, las empresas y las instituciones dentro de la nueva Sociedad del Conocimiento. La rapidez a la que se están produciendo todos estos cambios plantea nuevos retos y oportunidades para los profesionales y las empresas que deben competir en los mercados del siglo XXI. En este libro podrá analizar las características y principales rasgos que definen la Economía Digital: el impacto de Internet y las TICs en el ámbito de la gestión empresarial; la importancia de la información, el conocimiento y el capital intelectual; la transición hacia una economía de productos y servicios digitales; la aparición de los "infomediarios"; el desarrollo de nuevos tipos de relaciones, modelos de negocio y formas de ofrecer valor a los clientes; la evolución de la especulación bursátil asociada a los valores tecnológicos y a las empresas ".com". Asimismo, podrá conocer multitud de casos prácticos de empresas que han representado notables ejemplos de éxito o de fracaso en esta Nueva Economía: Dell, Barrabés, Alcoste.com, etc.




Firm Innovation and Productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean


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This volume uses the study of firm dynamics to investigate the factors preventing faster productivity growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, pushing past the limits of traditional macroeconomic analyses. Each chapter is dedicated to an examination of a different factor affecting firm productivity - innovation, ICT usage, on-the-job-training, firm age, access to credit, and international linkages - highlighting the differences in firm characteristics, behaviors, and strategies. By showcasing this remarkable heterogeneity, this collection challenges regional policymakers to look beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and create balanced policy mixes tailored to distinct firm needs. This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO license.




SDGs in the Americas and Caribbean Region


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​This volume provides an overview of the ways sustainable development issues as a whole, and the SDGs in particular, are perceived and practiced in a variety of countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region. It also discusses the extent to which its many socio-economic problems hinder progresses towards the pursuit of a sustainable future, and documents successful experiences from across the region. This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative".







Two to Tango


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It takes two to tango. Strong public-private collaboration is key for discovering and implementing effective productive development policies to bring out the best in existing economic activities and to foster economic transformation. The 25 Latin American cases analyzed in this volume show how and why many public and private partners are dancing smoothly while others stumble or follow different drummers. This book is a resource for designing institutions to make public-private interaction a win-win strategy.




Good Governance for Digital Policies: How to Get the Most Out of ICT The Case of Spain's Plan Avanza


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Plan Avanza, Spain’s national Information Society strategy, has helped it into the knowledge economy. This book identifies areas on which Spain should continue work: convergence with EU/OECD levels of access and use, development of e-government services, and growth of the ICT sector.




Handbook of Media Management and Economics


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Winner of the 2019 Robert Picard Book Award The Handbook of Media Management and Economics has become a required reference for students, professors, policy makers and industry practitioners. The volume was developed around two primary objectives: assessing the state of knowledge for the key topics in the media management and economics fields; and establishing the research agenda in these areas, ultimately pushing the field in new directions. The Handbook's chapters are organized into parts addressing the theoretical components, key issues, analytical tools, and future directions for research. With its unparalleled breadth of content from expert authors, the Handbook provides background knowledge of the various theoretical dimensions and historical paradigms, and establishes the direction for the next phases of research in this evolving arena of study. Updates include the rise of mobile and social media, globalization, audience fragmentation and big data.




Management Information Systems


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Management Information Systems provides comprehensive and integrative coverage of essential new technologies, information system applications, and their impact on business models and managerial decision-making in an exciting and interactive manner. The twelfth edition focuses on the major changes that have been made in information technology over the past two years, and includes new opening, closing, and Interactive Session cases.




Handbook of Research on Comparative Approaches to the Digital Age Revolution in Europe and the Americas


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The way we talk, work, learn, and think has been greatly shaped by modern technology. These lifestyle changes have made digital literacy the new written literacy, where those who are not able to use computers are unable to function and perform everyday tasks. The Handbook of Research on Comparative Approaches to the Digital Age Revolution in Europe and the Americas explores the new ways that technology is shaping our society and the advances it is bringing, along with potential drawbacks, such as human jobs being replaced by computers. This expansive handbook is an essential reference source for students, academics, and professionals in the fields of communication, information technology, sociology, social policy, and education; it will also prove of interest to policymakers, funding-agencies, and digital inclusion program developers. This handbook features a broad scope of research-based articles on topics including, but not limited to, computational thinking, e-portfolios, e-citizenship, digital inclusion policies, and information literacy as a form of community empowerment.