A Framework for an Organization's Transition to Globalization - Investigation of IT Issues / Yi-chen Lan -- Impact on Society / Ian M. Sims, Craig Standing -- Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment / Wai K. Law -- Analysis of the Cross-Cultural Dimensions of National Web Portals / Sajjad Zahir, Brian Dobing, M. G. hunter -- The Retention of Women in Information Technology - A South African Perspective / Nata van der Merwe, Adrie Stander -- Software Confederation - An Architecture for Global Systems and Global Management / Jaroslav Kral, Michal Zemlicka -- An Investigation of GISM Issues for Successful Management of the Globalization Process / Yi-chen Lan -- A Framework for Narrowing the Digital Divide / Alexander Osterwalder, Mathias Rossi, Minyue Dong -- Managing Information Technology Component of Knowledge Management / Adekunle Okunoye -- The Leapfrog Effect / Stewart T. Fleming -- Harmonizing IT and Business Strategies / Kevin Johnston -- Software Outsourcing Prospects for Small Developing Countries / Stewart Bishop -- The Ten Commandments for Global Electronic Commerce Success in Small Business / Nabeel A.Y. Al-Qirim -- Culture and E-Business in Thailand / Suttisak Jantavongso, Raymond K.Y. Li, Benedict Tootell -- The Impact of E-Business on the Competitive Landscape - Case of Automotive Industry in Asia / Amir Albadvi -- Job Satisfaction in the Information and Communication Sector / Marwa El-Ayouti, Sherif Kamel --

Evaluating the Factors Affecting Decision Support Systems Usage by Strategic Decision Makers in Egypt / Ibrahim Elbeltagi -- The Perception of Managers on the Impacts of the Internet in Brazilian Hotels / Luiz A.M.M. Filho, Anatalia S.M. Ramos -- Information Technology Project Management to Achieve Efficiency in Brazilian Companies / Marly M. de Carvalho, Fernando J.B. Laurindo, Marcelo de Paula Pessoa -- Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning Software by Organizations in India / Monideepa Tarafdar, Rahul K. Roy.