ICTM 2016 Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT Management for Global Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Emerging Economies, Conference Theme: Economic, Cultural and Social Innovations for Human Capital in Transition Economies

Abstract

New information and communication technologies impose on the contemporary world such a dynamics that the resulting synergy and convergence effects of transformational change simultaneously within economical, social and cultural realm are difficult to predict. As a result, within growing complexity and unpredictability of the ambient conditions, there is no defined, closed repertoire, strategy or solution, whether business oriented or institutional that provides both effective and innovative approach to the increasing structural problems of the global environment. The only existing solution to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage within the today world of permanent and endogenous change seems to be the human capital (potential) involvement: its creativity and innovation approach, which solely can become a source of Schumpeter’s creative destruction.

This implies in case of emerging economies, which are still lag behind the mature, developed countries both in economic, social and cultural standard of living that to close this gap, the interdisciplinary approach to human capital (human resources) is required. This is especially so in reference to the transformational potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) with its new management techniques, new business models, and new regulatory policies. Thus, the objective of this conference is to provide a forum for interested researchers and practitioners to exchange their experiences and creative ideas related to ICT management for global competitiveness and economic, social and cultural growth in emerging economies. Possible topics may include but are not limited to the following: • Economical, psychosoacial and legal frameworks as they relate to ICT and ICT Management; • Unique ICT management techniques for emerging and transition economies; • Methods for measuring the benefits and costs of projects involving the adoption of ICT; • The role of human and social capital; • Gender and other socio-demographic factors in human and social capital and in innovations processes; • Innovative ways for generating revenues and creating commercial knowledge products; • Educational systems and training as they relate to ICT and ICT Management; • ICT innovations to support small and medium enterprises; • ICT innovations as a path to economic growth; • ICT productivity with specific reference to the prevalent social and business conditions; • Global supply chain management in emerging and transition economies; • Country specific case studies, with specific reference to the prevalent psychosocial and business conditions; • ICT off-shoring/outsourcing into emerging and transition economies; • ICT project management, with specific reference to the prevalent social and business conditions; • Digital divide in emerging and transition economies; • E-Commerce impact in emerging and transition economies; • E-Government in emerging and transition economies; • Psychological, social, and economic aspects of Internet use in emerging and transition economies; • Virtual reality in psychological treatment and psychotherapy; • Analytical psychology and psychotherapy in era of new technology; • Information and communication technologies in personnel recruitment, assessment and development; • Leadership and new technologies; • Psychological aspects of working in a virtual team; • Information and communication technologies in an ageing society; and • Quantitative methods and information technology in management.

Keywords: Economic, Cultural and Social Innovations, Human Capital, Transition Economies, Emerging Economies, Competitiveness, Economic Growth

JEL Classification: O1, O14, O15, O4