Publisher's Synopsis
A key issue in the use of IT in business is how it can help people to improve their effectiveness and productivity. In response to market conditions, many businesses are reorganizing or "re-engineering" their organizations to provide a more flexible and cost-effective response to changing customer needs. IT has a crucial role to play in supporting these organizations with their emphasis on devolving responsibility, sharing information and decision-making and dispersed working.;This book brings together users, suppliers, academics and consultants to define the significant issues and best practice in making the most of IT as a tool for enhancing individual and team performance in business. Contributions are grouped together under a number of themes, and case studies look at the experience of developing group-ware products and collaborative design projects.
