Jan 26, 2005 | Research library
This study found positive emotions increase attention and encouraged new thoughts and actions, and that negative emotions discouraged new thoughts and actions. The findings are in accordance with broaden-and-build theory.
Jan 12, 2005 | Research library
Information is a critical corporate asset, which has become increasingly vulnerable to attacks from viruses, hackers, criminals and human error. Consequently, organizations are having to prioritise the security of their computer systems, to ensure that their...
Jan 10, 2005 | Research library
Despite rapid technological advances in computer hardware and software, insecure behavior by individual computer users continues to be a significant source of direct cost and productivity loss. Why do individuals, many of whom are aware of the possible grave...
Jan 9, 2005 | Book, Research library
What makes some organisations more reliable than others? The authors of Managing the Unexpected believe the answer lies in the differences in behaviours and learning styles of highly reliable organisations and organisations that are relatively unreliable. This book...
Jan 9, 2005 | Research library
An understanding of ‘communities of practice’ can help to make sense of existing security and privacy issues within organizations; the same understanding can be used proactively to help bridge the gap between organizational and end-user perspectives on these matters....
Jan 1, 2005 | Research library
Research in socio-technical factors in computer security has traditionally focused on employees and their work practice within the premises of the organization. However, with universal access to computing and the diverse means of connecting such devices to each...
