Information Technology Applications for Crisis Response and Management (Paperback)

Properly addressing a crisis requires more than just guesswork and a reaction; it requires a properly structured approach supported by good information. With the rapid evolution of information systems and information technology, including hardware, software, the internet, and communications capabilities, there are abundant opportunities to apply these technology capabilities and resources to support and improve responses to and management of crisis situations. Approaches to crisis response and management include the design, development, implementation, and application of systematic methodologies on how to respond, as well as how to apply information systems to enhance and extend responses to crises. Information Technology Applications for Crisis Response and Management provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on current and cutting-edge research exploring and extending our understanding of the use of information systems and information technology to support responses to crises of all kindsOCoeaccidental, intentional, and acts of nature. The chapters in this book focus on the design, development, implementation, use, and evaluation of information system technologies and methodologies to support crisis response and management, as well as technology management-related issues for crisis response and management. While highlighting technical, cognitive, organizational, and human-focused issues within the field, this book is ideal for policymakers, IT specialists, government officials, crisis response teams, managers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the use of information technology and information systems to support diverse types of crises.

General

Imprint:	Business Science Reference
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2021
Editors:	Jon W. Beard
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-79987-211-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > General Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > General Promotions
LSN:	1-79987-211-4
Barcode:	9781799872115

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