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1 online resource |
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Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Prologue: The Nature of Significance -- 1 Signs: Units of Significance -- Introduction -- Clay Tokens -- Signs and Sign-Systems -- Semiotics and the Semiotics Ladder -- Clay Tokens As Signs -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Systems: Patterns of Order -- Introduction -- The Railway Clearing House -- Systemics -- Core Concepts of Systems -- Patterns of Order -- Types of System -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Sign-Systems: Patterns of Significance -- Introduction -- Facial Expressions -- Systems of Signs -- Types of Sign-System -- Sign Relations -- Actors and Sign-Systems -- How to Tell a Lie -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Communication: The Medium Is Not the Message -- Introduction -- The Dances of the European Honeybee -- Classic Model of Communication -- Augmented Model of Communication -- Sensory Modality -- Communication and Sign-Systems -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Control: Remaining Viable -- Introduction -- Perambulation -- The Meaning of Control -- Control As a Process -- Control and Communication -- Psyche As Control -- Levels of Psyche -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Data: Form to Inform -- Introduction -- Inka Khipu -- Signals -- Discrimination -- Symbols, Perception and Cognition -- Symbols and Culture -- Natural, Embodied and Disembodied Forma -- Persistent Forma -- Variety of Forma -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Data Systems: Patterns of Forma -- Introduction -- The Hollerith Electric Tabulating System -- Forma and Physical Symbol Systems -- Data Model -- Facial Expressions As Forma -- Persistent Data Systems -- From Records to Writing -- From Records to Information Technology -- Data Systems, Lists and Databases -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Information: In-Form to Perform -- Introduction -- Problems With Information -- Aboutness -- Intentionality and Animal Psyche -- The Stands for Relation -- Semiosis As in-Forming -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Information Systems: Patterns of Informa -- Introduction -- The Warning Network -- Informative Acts -- Information Systems and Data Systems -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Activity: Performa -- Introduction -- The Science of Shovelling -- Performative Acts -- Tools in Action -- Signs in Action -- Performa, Informa and Forma -- Performance -- Machines As Actors -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Activity Systems: Patterns of Performa -- Introduction -- The Emergency Ambulance Service -- Performative Patterns -- Coordination and Communication -- Activity System -- Activity and Organisation -- Modelling Activity Systems -- Activity Systems, Information Systems and Data Systems -- Conclusion -- Referenc |
| Summary |
What is information and why is it so important? How does information relate to language and communication? In what sense do animals and machines communicate? Are computers the only information technology? What is the value of information systems to organisations? This book considers the nature of significance and the way it is continually accomplished within activity, communication and representation. It argues that significance is generated at the intersection of signs and systems, which involves the enactment of forma (the substance of a sign), informa (the content of a sign) and performa (the use of signs in coordinated action). In demonstrating the value of this perspective the book employs the innovative approach of considering examples and cases from different times, cultures and species. This improves our understanding of the nature of information, information systems and information technology and the way these phenomena entangle in complex ways within human organisation |
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"Signs are critically important in all forms of activity, including business, because they establish what it is to be human. Without signs we could not think, we could not communicate what we think and we could not ensure that we collaborate together in our work, home and leisure. The aim of this book is to explain how and why they are significant"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Management information systems -- Social aspects
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Signs and symbols -- Social aspects
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Business communication -- Social aspects
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Technological innovations -- Social aspects
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COMPUTERS -- Information Technology.
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Business communication -- Social aspects
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Signs and symbols -- Social aspects
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Technological innovations -- Social aspects
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Ledningsinformationssystem -- sociala aspekter.
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Symboler -- sociala aspekter.
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Kommunikation.
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Tekniska innovationer.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2010050719 |
| ISBN |
9780230295025 |
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0230295029 |
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