scholarly journals Book Review of “Technology vs. Ecology” by Robert A. Schultz [Abstract]

10.28945/4039 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Database Design ◽  
Wild Animal ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Professor Emeritus ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Near Term

Aim/Purpose: To provide a summary of Technology vs. Ecology, especially outlining how a "wild animal" (aka hunter-gatherer) became the putative "master of the world" Background: Schultz is Professor Emeritus of Information Technology and has published numerous books and articles on: ethics and IT; ecology and IT; and database design Methodology: Standard research techniques utilizing material from refereed articles and books Findings: Humans are not superior and need to become a species among species in order to avoid near-term species extinction. Future Research: A rewrite of the book: new book outlines how to become a species among species. It will be incorporated into a book "People Places and Things: After the metaphysics." this book will redo metaphysics from the point of view of humanity as a species among species.

The Ultimate Value of Information Technology

2006 ◽  
pp. 180-195
Author(s):  
Robert A. Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Value Of Information ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
Human Consciousness ◽  
The World ◽  
Ecosystem Level ◽  
Positive Feature ◽  
The Impact

In order to conclude our discussion of the value of information technology, we need to answer these questions: What characteristics does IT share with modern technology generally? What is its place with respect to the rest of technology and with respect to the rest of the world? The goal of this chapter is to formulate how information technology might interact with ethical principles required at the species level, ecosystem level, and the level of being as a whole. I also want to consider the impact of these ethical principles on our responsibilities as IT professionals. The most positive feature of information technology is its potential to contribute to the increase in human consciousness by making more knowledge more widely available. Yet it can just as easily enable questionable applications of technology that further our extinction as a species or the destruction of the ecosystem. Let us begin by asking of information technology the questions we asked about technology generally: Is information technology a neutral means? Does it have its own ends and point of view?

Quality management in the global brewing industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charisis G. Vrellas ◽  
George Tsiotras
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Quality Tools ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to stimulate interest in the use of quality management methods and tools and to provide a basis and direction for further improvement in the global brewing industry. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology that is followed in the paper is based on the study of quality management tools and best practices in global brewing companies. Findings – From all evidence found by this research, the conclusion is that quality management can dramatically improve certain operations and reduce cost or increase profit as well. All of the global brewing companies examined in this paper have their quality policies and each one of them uses what fits best to its business profile. Research limitations/implications – This study refers to some of the largest brewing companies in the world. Future research could be addressed toward the analysis of other smaller brewing companies, which are characterized by the concepts of quality management. Practical implications – The analysis of quality management in the global brewing industry may cause the interest of other brewing companies and other stakeholders affected by this industry. Quality tools can be very useful for dealing with problems and improving procedures in a brewery. Furthermore, the extension of this work with detailed references to these tools could produce a quality guide for brewing companies. Originality/value – The value of this paper lies in the identification and presentation of tools and quality policies which have been successfully developed by global brewing companies and may as well be implemented by others.

scholarly journals Non-GAAP earnings: international overview and suggestions for future research

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Marques
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Standard ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ◽  
Accounting Principles ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Academic Researchers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to synthesize insights from existing research on the disclosure of non-generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings, from an international point of view, and to suggest several avenues for future research in this area. Design/methodology/approach In conjunction with the analysis of existing research, the paper examines how different regulators and accounting standard setters have approached the topic of non-GAAP earnings disclosure. Findings The paper shows how non-GAAP earnings have been found to be more informative than GAAP earnings in several scenarios (countries where non-GAAP disclosures are compulsory, countries where these disclosures are voluntary but regulated and countries where they are not regulated). However, in certain circumstances, these disclosures may also mislead investors. Corporate governance mechanisms can curb managers’ opportunistic use of these measures. Originality/value The paper provides the growing number of academic researchers in this emerging area with a foundation and agenda upon which they can build their research.

scholarly journals Challenges of IT Governance in the Financial Sector: A Study from Saudi Arabia

TEM Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1580-1587
Author(s):  
Wafa Najjar ◽  
Shrouq Alharbi ◽  
Heba Fasihuddin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Position ◽  
The World ◽  
Governance Challenges

The financial sector plays a significant role in the economics of all nations. The Saudi Arabian economy ranks amongst the top twenty in the world. Consequently, the financial sector occupies a critical position within Saudi Arabia. Contemporary digital technology has rendered the financial sector heavily dependent upon information technology (IT) as a means of enhancing and extending its operational scope. Hence, efficient governance is required to streamline and utilize information technology. Moreover, the pivotal importance of the financial sector requires that IT governance challenges have to be swiftly identified. However, there is a manifest absence of scholarship regarding IT governance issues not only in the widest sense, but also specifically in the context of the financial sectors. This research seeks to identify the inherent challenges associated with IT governance in Saudi Arabia's financial sector with a view to generalizing any findings and contributing to future research in this field.

scholarly journals Az információtechnológia civilizációs pályája: mérés és osztályozás

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Ian Morris,
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Organization ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The West ◽  
Energy Capture ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

Ian Morris a társadalmi fejlődés (social development) fogalmával az emberi közösségek képességét fejezi ki „dolgok elintézésére” a világban. Az így értelmezett társadalmi fejlettség mérhető és összehasonlító állapotokat jelent, térben és időben. Morris 4 tényező (az energiafelhasználás, a társadalmi szerveződés, az információtechnológia és a hadviselő kapacitás) kvantifikálásával megszerkesztett indexét kifejtő könyvéből az információtechnológiára vonatkozó, a többihez hasonlóan a Kelet és a Nyugat összehasonlítására épülő fejezetet fordítottuk le. Úttörő okfejtései és becslései remek kiindulópontok, hogy újraértékeljük és alaposan végiggondoljuk az információtechnológia helyét és „küldetését” a beavatkozásképesség, a cselekvési hatékonyság szempontjából. A tanulmányt Z. Karvalics László bevezetésével közöljük. --- The civilization path of information technology: measurement and classification Ian Morris defines social development as “social groups’ abilities to master their physical and intellectual environments and get things done in the world”. From this approach, “social development is - in principle - something we can measure and compare through time and space”. The Social Development Index of Morris is based on the quantifiable attributes of four pillars: energy capture, social organization, information technology, war-making capacity, comparing the numbers of the West and the East. We have translated and published the information technology chapter of his book with Laszlo Z. Karvalics’ introduction to support the re-evaluation of the role and mission of information technology throughout the ages from a special point of view: to facilitate the ability to act effectively.

Open Judiciary in High Courts

2017 ◽  
pp. 36-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Cano ◽  
Luis Pomed ◽  
Carlos E. Jiménez-Gómez ◽  
Roberto Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Constitutional Courts ◽  
Law System ◽  
High Courts ◽  
The World ◽  
Constitutional Justice ◽  
Civil Law System ◽  
Insight Into

With this work, it is hoped to offer an insight into open judiciary applied to the specific context of constitutional courts in the Civil Law system from both a legal and technological point of view. The advances in IT are now becoming the drivers of social change and new ways for citizens and public administrations to interrelate. Information technology has enabled a different way for citizens to access public services under an e-Government umbrella to a greater or lesser degree of success. In the area of e-Justice it would appear that advances are perceived in different ways, particularly in the higher courts. This chapter will set out how constitutional justice is integrated into the world of electronic justice as an example of a genuine challenge that is full of paradoxes.

Open Judiciary in High Courts

2020 ◽  
pp. 104-122
Author(s):  
Jesus Cano ◽  
Luis Pomed ◽  
Carlos E. Jiménez-Gómez ◽  
Roberto Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Constitutional Courts ◽  
Law System ◽  
High Courts ◽  
The World ◽  
Constitutional Justice ◽  
Civil Law System ◽  
Insight Into

With this work, it is hoped to offer an insight into open judiciary applied to the specific context of constitutional courts in the Civil Law system from both a legal and technological point of view. The advances in IT are now becoming the drivers of social change and new ways for citizens and public administrations to interrelate. Information technology has enabled a different way for citizens to access public services under an e-Government umbrella to a greater or lesser degree of success. In the area of e-Justice it would appear that advances are perceived in different ways, particularly in the higher courts. This chapter will set out how constitutional justice is integrated into the world of electronic justice as an example of a genuine challenge that is full of paradoxes.

Making the world a better place: achieving impact through innovation and an entrepreneurial ethos

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
John Pepin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe and evaluate the programme of philanthropy arising from the work of the Shirley Foundation, with particular reference to its impact in addressing issues related to autism. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on the 2017 evaluation of The Shirley Foundation 1996–2016 by Aperio Group (Europe) Limited entitled 20 Years of Grant Making Autism and Information Technology: An Overview of The Foundation’s Impact (Pepin, 2017). The evaluation included interviews with Dame Stephanie Shirley CH (the Foundation’s founder), a documentation review and a survey of key grantees. Findings The evaluation concluded that the funding achieved both grantee purposes and those of The Shirley Foundation. The projects funded generally produced outcomes that made a difference and grant-making and monitoring processes were regarded, on the whole, as efficient. Originality/value The evaluation demonstrates the value of an innovative, catalytic, social entrepreneurial approach to funding to achieve impact.

Corporate social irresponsibility: humans vs artificial intelligence

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 786-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristijan Krkač
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Corporate Social Irresponsibility ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The supposedly radical development of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised questions regarding the moral responsibility of it. In the sphere of business, they are translated into questions about AI and business ethics (BE) and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The purpos of this study is to conceptually reformulate these questions from the point of view of two possible aspect-changes, namely, starting from corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) and starting not from AIs incapability for responsibility but from its ability to imitate human CSR without performing typical human CSI. Design/methodology/approach The author draws upon the literature and his previous works on the relationship between AI and human CSI. This comparison aims to remodel the understanding of human CSI and AIs inability to be CSI. The conceptual remodelling is offered by taking a negative view on the relation. If AI can be made not to perform human-like CSI, then AI is at least less CSI than humans. For this task, it is necessary to remodel human and AI CSR, but AI does not have to be CSR. It is sufficient that it can be less CSI than humans to be more CSR. Findings The previously suggested remodelling of basic concepts in question leads to the conclusion that it is not impossible for AI to act or operate more CSI then humans simply by not making typical human CSIs. Strictly speaking, AI is not CSR because it cannot be responsible as humans can. If it can perform actions with a significantly lesser amount of CSI in comparison to humans, it is certainly less CSI. Research limitations/implications This paper is only a conceptual remodelling and a suggestion of a research hypothesis. As such, it implies particular morality, ethics and the concepts of CSI and AI. Practical implications How this remodelling could be done in practice is an issue of future research. Originality/value The author delivers the paper on comparison between human and AI CSI which is not much discussed in literature.

scholarly journals RUMUSAN PENGATURAN CREDIT CARD FRAUD DALAM HUKUM PIDANA INDONESIA DITINJAU DARI ASAS LEGALITAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Said Noor Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Electronic Payment ◽  
Credit Card Fraud ◽  
The World ◽  
Information Technology Development ◽  
Electronic Payment System

Internet is an information technology development product. Internet provide so many benefits for society in various field of life. One of its benefit is electronic payment system in e-commerce system. That benefits are also used by irresponsible persons for te crimes. One form ofcrimes in these field was credit card fraud. Based on data, Indonesia is a country with te highest rate of credit card fraud around the world. This is caused by the weakness of legal substance that regulate such crime. The Purpose of this research is to looking for such weakness based on principles of legality point of view. For such purpose, researcher use normative juridical of research methods with the konseptual and statute approach.

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