Technological Advancement in Developed and Developing Countries: Discoveries in Global Information Management

International contributors proffer perspectives on information systems from developed and developing countries. Some areas discussed include factors influencing career choice for women in the global information technology workforce, IT offshore outsourcing risk evaluation, and awareness of computer security among American and Chinese computer users. Other subjects covered include culture and consumer trust in online businesses, the impact of leadership style on knowledge sharing intentions in China, and Internet-based e-commerce in small Chinese firms in New Zealand. Hunter is affiliated with the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Tan is affiliated with Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)