Publications
Spirituality and Corporate Performance and Excellence ISSN: 2345-7899:
Strategic IT Training for the Knowledge Economy (S’pore’s experience) ISBN: 981-04-7817-8
“The text provides a fascinating insight into the complexities of the IT training provision in Singapore. Dr. Patrick Loh has performed unrivaled research to detail the history, requirements, current and future trends for training in the country including recent devts in e-learning and web-based training. The book is of use to practitioners and academics working in the field and general lessons can be gained for the IT industry” Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland.
Global IT Education and Training for the New Economy ISBN: 981-04-9368-1
“All countries are now operating within a global economy; and one of the key factors for success is the effective use of, and training in, IT. Dr. Patrick Loh has spent many years researching the area of IT education and training, and its role in global competitiveness. Patrick’s latest book provides a unique coverage of this important and highly topical subject. The book provides his latest research findings and discusses current devts in the field of global IT education. This book is written in Patrick’s usual practical style and will be of interest to students and practitioners in the fields of business and IT.”Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland.
Global IT Research: Theory & Frameworks ISBN: 981-05-1789-0
“Dr. Patrick Loh’s latest book discusses and explores the theory and practice within global IT. Dr. Loh has spent many years researching in this area, and delivers lectures around the world on his findings. The power and all-encompassing nature of the new technology has meant that organizations must examine their structure and processes and develop effective strategies to expand their operations globally. The key to this is a smart, modern and effective IT training strategy. Dr. Loh has devoted his career to researching the theory and practice within these areas.This book discusses the existence of theories and definitions that define the Global IT field. Dr. Loh looks at the metrics which are needed, and available for measuring the important factors related to global IT. The book attempts to form a common view of the nature of the subject, and proposes the foundations of a theory for understanding the role of global IT within current business environments. This represents an important step forward in this vital and rapidly expanding and changing field. The book will be of interest and use to IT practitioners, researchers, trainers and academics.”
Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland.
Global IT Outsourcing: Key Issues & Trends ISBN: 981-05-4177-5
“Dr. Patrick Loh’s latest book discusses and explores the theory and practice within global IT outsourcing. Dr. Loh has spent many years researching in the area of IT, its role in organizations and the use of modern technology to deliver corporate objectives. He delivers lectures around the world on his findings.The power and all-encompassing nature of the new technology has meant that organizations must examine their structure and processes and develop effective strategies to expand their operations globally. Outsourcing is now a vital and key part of such strategies. Dr. Loh has devoted his career to researching the theory and practice within these areas.
This book discusses those situations where outsourcing is key to success, and those where it is less likely to be applicable. Dr. Loh looks at the strategies which are needed for outsourcing and draws comparison between current practice in India and China. This book attempts to form a common view of this very important subject, and proposes ways forward for the successful implementation of outsourcing projects within current business environments. The book will be of interest and use to IT practitioners, researchers and trainers and academics.”
Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland.
E-Commerce for the Global Markets ISBN: 981-05-5223-8
“The book has discussed the key success factors that make it possible for companies to effectively compete and to make them “Global Ready.” Organizations need to be aware of the challenges presented by global E-business, and need to allocate adequate resources, acquire the right technology, and build strategic global partnerships. The book attempts to form a common view of the nature of the subject, and proposes the foundations necessary for understanding the role of global IT within current business environments. The book will be of interest and use to IT/business practitioners, researchers, trainers and academics.”Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland.
E-Marketing to China : A Cultural Approach ISBN: 981-05-3236-9
The Ministry of Information Technology of China initialized the successful “big leap forward” campaign since 1997, by providing affordable communication infrastructure for the business communities and consumers markets. The MIT realizing that modern, affordable communications were vital to economic growth, esp. in e-business. China will be the largest market in the world for both fixed-line, mobile communication and the fastest growing anywhere. This text provides the readers for both business practitioners and academics the clear pathways of understanding the devt. of e-marketing in China and the cross-cultural perspective of doing business in China. Dr. Patrick Loh has done a good job of providing an excellent research in this area.”Prof. Quek Pek Siong, Academic Researcher, Remin University business school, Visiting prof. of marketing of Nanjing Aeronautical University, Dong Bei Normal University, XieMen Tech. University.
Future of Innovation & Enterprise ISBN: 978-981-05-7732-2
“Dr. Patrick Loh’s latest book discusses and explores the changing nature of innovation in modern enterprises and the infrastructure and organizing principles needed to support this. Dr. Loh has spent many years researching in these areas. The power and all-encompassing nature of the new technology has meant that organisations must examine how they can harness technology to innovate in today’s highly dynamic marketplace. Dr. Loh has devoted his career to researching theory and practice within these areas.The book discusses the key success factors that are needed to effectively compete and innovate. The book provides recommendations on the innovation policies, strategies, and leadership required to meet challenges of the new global economy.
The book will be of interest and use to IT/business practitioners, researchers, trainers and academics.”
Prof. Peter Smith, Dean of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland, UK.
Achieving breakthroughs in Innovation ISBN: 978-981-08-0920-1
This text will provide a comprehensive discussion on the process of breakthrough invention. In particular, whether blockbuster innovations are more likely to come from a lone inventor or from collaborative efforts, or a deeper understanding of science will lead to more breakthroughs or not, as well as the role of diversity involved. In view of the declining performance of big pharmaceutical giants, and the increasing budget for R&D, it is hoped that the book will offer valuable advice to other related industries (including biotech, and life and bio-medical sciences) on how to enhance their performance and eliminate wastage. The book will be a valuable resource to business researchers, scientists, academicians, R&D personnel, and corporate leaders and managers.Managing in the global economic downturn ISBN: 978-981-08-4104-1
The book will provide a discussion on the impact of the current global economic downturn on employment and international trade, and some of the measures adopted by policy makers worldwide to upturn the downturn. The book will also discuss on the need to reinvent and re-engineer the mindsets of leaders and managers in order to deal with big changes around us, in light of the current economic downturn.
