User-Centric Technology Design for Nonprofit and Civic Engagements
Saqib . Ed(S): Saeed
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Paperback. Editor(s): Saeed, Saqib. Series: Public Administration and Information Technology. Num Pages: 230 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMV6; UYZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
Due to the increased global political importance of the nonprofit sector, its technological support and organizational characteristics have become important fields of research. In order to conduct effective work, nonprofits need to communicate and coordinate effectively. However, such settings are generally characterized by a lack of resources, an absence of formal hierarchical structures and differences in languages and culture among the activists. Modern technologies could help nonprofit networks in improving their working. In order to design appropriate technological support for such settings, it is important to understand their work practices, which widely differ from traditional business organizations. This book aims ... Read more
Due to the increased global political importance of the nonprofit sector, its technological support and organizational characteristics have become important fields of research. In order to conduct effective work, nonprofits need to communicate and coordinate effectively. However, such settings are generally characterized by a lack of resources, an absence of formal hierarchical structures and differences in languages and culture among the activists. Modern technologies could help nonprofit networks in improving their working. In order to design appropriate technological support for such settings, it is important to understand their work practices, which widely differ from traditional business organizations. This book aims ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Series
Public Administration and Information Technology
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319377292
SKU
V9783319377292
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99-15
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