The Digital Revolution And Governance

This title was first published in 2000. This text examines the politics of the digital age, looking at topics including new industrial policies, the implications of the Internet and global governance of innovation.

"This book tells readers how technologies and business models are converging, and looks at technology and business holistically, arguing that it's no longer possible to think about business or technology without simultaneously thinking about the other"--Provided by publisher.

"This volume argues that recent technological developments are reconfiguring the cultural, economic, social, and political spheres of Cuba's Revolutionary project in unprecedented ways"--

Why do governments exist? When do free markets work? Why are political ideologies always wrong? How are digital technologies changing the concept of good government? The digital revolution sweeping through our lives is forcing us to think of government and politics in a completely new way. Just as the Industrial Revolution changed how we organise our communities, this brave book describes how the practice of government will change in the twenty-first century to an 'open source' model. Smith demonstrates why governments need to stop basing decisions on ideological theory and start following the successful approaches of science and commerce, by using empirical evidence to make decisions that work in practice and also evolve. Governments staying trapped in an ideological and industrial mindset will find it impossible to survive. Top-down imposed ideologies must give way to bottom-up lean policy development, and closed government departments will become open sourced government services. Whilst this book is written for a general audience wanting to understand how digital is changing our world and how it should change our government, Smith also has much to say to those in power seeking to improve policy...if they are brave enough to glimpse an emerging future.

This book invites you on a transformative odyssey, immersing you in the profound impact of technology on the social security services delivery landscape in Rajasthan. Uncover how technological advancements have not just reshaped but revolutionized the provision of social security services, characterized by transparency, accountability, and the delivery of quality services. Delve into key initiatives such as the Jan Aadhaar-backed auto-approval mechanism and the face-recognition app for annual verification. Dedicated chapters on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, Chatbots, and data analytics open new frontiers in the social sector. These insights are indispensable for administrators and policy-makers, providing them with successful solutions to replicate in their respective domains.This book stands as an attestation to a public servant's unwavering commitment to positive change. Offering profound insights, it serves as a guiding beacon for government departments and organizations seeking to enhance their service delivery through the strategic integration of technological solutions. Envision a future where technology becomes an indispensable tool for societal empowerment and inclusive governance.

This book examines the management of three projects from the nineteenth century which led to substantial business transformation: the Stockton to Darlington Railway, the US Transcontinental Railroad and the Manchester Ship Canal. The lessons learned are of great relevance to contemporary project management, particularly those concerned with disruptive technology. The book addresses a wide range of project management topics associated with transformation. These include value management, sponsorship, governance, partnerships, opportunity management, project culture and morale, project complexity, uncertainty, prototyping and piloting, agility, innovation, risk and knowledge management.

Strategy, Leadership and AI in the Cyber Ecosystem investigates the restructuring of the way cybersecurity and business leaders engage with the emerging digital revolution towards the development of strategic management, with the aid of AI, and in the context of growing cyber-physical interactions (human/machine co-working relationships). The book explores all aspects of strategic leadership within a digital context. It investigates the interactions from both the firm/organization strategy perspective, including cross-functional actors/stakeholders who are operating within the organization and the various characteristics of operating in a cyber-secure ecosystem. As consumption and reliance by business on the use of vast amounts of data in operations increase, demand for more data governance to minimize the issues of bias, trust, privacy and security may be necessary. The role of management is changing dramatically, with the challenges of Industry 4.0 and the digital revolution. With this intelligence explosion, the influence of artificial intelligence technology and the key themes of machine learning, big data, and digital twin are evolving and creating the need for cyber-physical management professionals. Discusses the foundations of digital societies in information governance and decision-making Explores the role of digital business strategies to deal with big data management, governance and digital footprints Considers advances and challenges in ethical management with data privacy and transparency Investigates the cyber-physical project management professional [Digital Twin] and the role of Holographic technology in corporate decision-making