Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management features the latest research findings dealing with all aspects of information resources management, managerial and organizational applications, as well as implications of information technology organizations. It aims to be instrumental in the improvement and development of the theory and practice of information resources management, appealing to both practicing managers and academics. In addition, it educates organizations on how they can benefit from their information resources and all the tools needed to gather, process, disseminate and manage this valuable resource. This book is part of a new series entitled “Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management”. This book is Volume One within this series (Vol. I, 2002).