Information management research and practice in the post-COVID-19 world

Area of Science:

• Information Science
• Digital Transformation
• Societal Impact of Technology

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered global society, accelerating digital trends.
• Increased digitalization impacts various sectors including work, education, healthcare, and commerce.
• The information management field faces both new opportunities and exacerbated challenges due to these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the opportunities and problems in information management arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To analyze the implications of pandemic-driven digitalization for research and practice.
• To identify future directions for digital global society in information management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of information management trends accelerated by the pandemic.
• Analysis of the impact of digitalization on various societal sectors.
• Examination of research and practical implications in the post-COVID-19 context.

Main Results:

• The pandemic spurred unprecedented digitalization, presenting novel research avenues in information management.
• Existing digitalization challenges were amplified, requiring further understanding and solutions.
• Adaptation to the 'new normal' highlights the critical role of information management.

Conclusions:

• The COVID-19 pandemic offers a pivotal moment for information management research to shape the future of digital society.
• Addressing both the opportunities and exacerbated problems of digitalization is crucial for post-pandemic progress.
• Developing exemplars is essential to guide the future direction of digital global society.