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A conceptual framework to enhance performance in virtual information technology project teams

  • Authors: Dube, Shopee M.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Information technology , Communication and technology , Virtual work teams , International business enterprises
  • Language: English
  • Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/382429 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124856 , uj:20967
  • Description: Abstract: The globalisation of business and markets is growing rapidly and information and communication technologies (ICT) are developing at a very fast pace. This has resulted in the emergence and formation of virtual project teams, also referred to as global project teams. Virtual project teams have increased global competitiveness as well as investments in several types of projects in manufacturing, telecommunications, information technology, engineering, financial services and construction, and are used as a means of enhancing team performance. From this globalisation of business and markets, virtual project teams are now operating within the boundaries of the operational requirements of the team members. This allows for flexibility of working from anywhere without restrictions imposed by geographical boundaries, differences in time zones and heavily relying on communication technologies. The aim of this study was to develop a conceptual framework to improve the performance of virtual project teams, which information technology (IT) project managers can use to better understand how teams can be managed. The quantitative research methodology was employed in this study to collect data using an online questionnaire and the data was analysed using statistical methods. This research methodology allowed the researcher to explore this phenomenon in greater depth. The purposive sampling method (non-probability) was adopted for this study. The key findings of this research are that the following factors improve the performance of virtual IT project teams in South Africa: communication, good leadership, trust, social interaction, team cooperation and commitment. The research further reveals that there is a strong correlation between these factors; hence the factors identified were all essential for the development of the conceptual framework. , Ph.D. (Informatics)
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An information technology competency framework for entry level human resource strategic partners

Digital environment evolution modelling and simulation

  • Authors: Bengis, Merrick Kenna
  • Date: 2020
  • Subjects: Computer science , Computer simulation , Information technology
  • Language: English
  • Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458387 , uj:40713
  • Description: Ph.D. (Computer Science and Software Engineering) , Abstract: The concurrent growth of the human population and advancement in technology, together with ever-changing social interaction, has led to the creation of a large, abstract and complex entity known as the Digital Environment. In the current world, the Digital Environment, which is continually growing and ever-evolving, is now almost unrecognisable from what it started off as nearly 50 years ago. The human population has grown rapidly in the past century, growing to nearly 8 billion people in 2019, already double the population from 1975. This has created a world with more people than ever before, all of whom have a need to communicate with others, share information and form communities. Technology also experienced unprecedented advancements in this time, with important inventions such as electricity, computational machines, and communication networks. These technologies grew and allowed for people around the world to communicate as if they were next to each other, facilitated by the advent of the Internet. Presently, people all around the world are creating, sharing, and consuming information, while forming online communities, and also growing the physical footprint of the Internet and all connected devices. The intersection of these events formed the Digital Environment: an amalgamation of the physical, digital and cyber worlds. It is evident how rapidly and completely the Digital Environment has evolved in the past few decades, so what is in store for the future? Can people prepare for what the Digital Environment is to become and possibly even change its course? This thesis proposes a novel model for the simulation and prediction of the evolution of the Digital Environment: the Digital Environment Evolution Modelling and Simulation model or DEEv-MoS. The DEEv-MoS model proposes a method that makes use of well-developed and commonly used fields of research to create a holistic simulation of the Digital Environment and its many parts. Through the use of intelligent agents, entity component systems and machine learning, accurate simulations can be run to determine how the future digital landscape will grow and change. This allows researchers to further understand what the future holds and prepare for any eventualities, whether they are positive or negative...
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Evaluating the impact of integrating information and communication technologies in accounting education : a case study at the University of Johannesburg

Freedom of information : a case for classifying access to ICT’s as a human right

  • Authors: Nnenna, Ajufo
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Freedom of information , Information technology , Human rights
  • Language: English
  • Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/270772 , uj:28788
  • Description: LL.D. , Abstract: Freedom of information is regarded as an extension of freedom of speech, a fundamental human right recognized in international law, which is today understood more generally as freedom of expression in any medium, be it orally, in writing, print, through the internet or through art forms. Society is witnessing a period of unprecedented growth in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) where advances in ICTs are beginning to have an impact on international human rights. It is held that ICTs are epoch-defining technologies just like the steam engine, electricity and automobiles. At the heart of the present developments are the innovations made possible by ICTs, particularly, the emergence of the information society. ICTs and the relevance of the information society to development prompt the extreme importance of access to ICTs.Based on this, it can been submitted that those who lack access to ICTs are marginalised as regards the full realisation of certain human rights, particularly the right to freedom of information and the right to development. This has further prompted the argument that implicit in the right to freedom of information is the right of access to ICTs.
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Managing information technology service delivery : a conceptual frame work

  • Authors: Sliep, Rachel Marie
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Information technology - Management , Management information systems , Information technology , Strategic planning
  • Language: English
  • Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/422288 , uj:36030
  • Description: Abstract: Managing information technology (IT) in higher education institutions (HEIs) is not merely difficult but has almost become impossible. Information technology (IT) leaders in HEIs face a challenge to integrate and provide for the continuous accelerating transformation of technology and the way it is applied in HEIs to improve the quality of IT service delivery to satisfy their stakeholders’ expectations. IT leaders need to embrace change with the understanding that IT will need more than a secure set of knowledge and skills in today’s technology demands required from the unique composition of stakeholders. To position HEIs in their current marketplace and ensure competitive advantage, just implementing new technologies and innovations is not nearly enough. It is a requirement from institutional leaders to recognise IT as a key business enabler and to ensure that IT is positioned within the organisation as an investment rather than a cost. Key requirements for IT leadership are to recognise, agree and integrate various frameworks to ensure stability and agility when addressing the continuous challenges of HEIs and providing them with a dynamic application landscape and borderless end-user experience. IT departments within HEIs should dynamically change their philosophy, standards and way of thinking to meet the rapidly changing, everyday organisational demands. .. , Ph.D. (Information Technology Management)
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