Developing A Metrics Framework For The Federal Government In Computer Security Incident Response,
2014
California State University San Bernardino
Developing A Metrics Framework For The Federal Government In Computer Security Incident Response, Vincent Sritapan, Walter Stewart, Jake Zhu, C.E. Tapie Rohm Jr.
Communications of the IIMA
As technology advances and society becomes more dependent on information technology (IT), the exposure to vulnerabilities and threats increases. These threats pertain to industry as well as government information systems. There is, however, a lack in how we measure the performance and create accountability for computer security incident response (CSIR) capabilities. Many government organizations still struggle to determine what security metrics to use and how to find value within these metrics. To fill this apparent gap, a metrics framework has been developed for incident response to serve as an internal analysis, supporting continuous improvement in incident reporting and strengthening the …
Discovering A Joomla Exploit For Possible Malware: Social Engineering And A Php Base64 Gif Exploit,
2014
The Active Network, Inc.
Discovering A Joomla Exploit For Possible Malware: Social Engineering And A Php Base64 Gif Exploit, M.S. Terrell Rohm, C.E. Tapie Rohm Jr., Haakon Brown
Communications of the IIMA
his article discusses the importance of Joomla as a Content Management System that is used by 2.7% of the web and how a possible new malware exploit has been discovered. The PHP BASE64 malware exploit is a well-documented exploit of PHP but the implementation of this exploit as it relates to Joomla is a very ingenious method not previously used before, as far as the authors were able to discover. In this particularly case, PHP code is embedded in a GIF file to produce a very sophisticated and unique malware exploit to Joomla.
Digital Media Dependency, Relational Orientation And Socaial Networking Among College Students,
2014
California State University San Bernardino
Digital Media Dependency, Relational Orientation And Socaial Networking Among College Students, C. Mo Bahk, Astrid Sheil, C.E. Taipe Rohm Jr., Frank Lin
Communications of the IIMA
This study focused on digital media dependency, relational orientation, and demographic variables as potential factors that were relevant to the usage of social networking websites (e.g., MySpace and Facebook) among college students. A total of 258 (101 male and 157 female) students completed the questionnaire that contains the measures of digital media dependency, relational orientation, social networking media usage, and demographic characteristics. The respondents also indicated specific types of things that they disclose (post) on their social media websites. The results showed that relational orientation is positively correlated with the disclosure (posting) of family photos, friends’ photos, and travel photos …
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey,
2014
Marshall University
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey, Doohee Lee, Alberto Coustasse, Andrew Sikula Sr.
Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
Background: Transformational leadership (TL) has long been popular among management scholars and health services researchers, but no research studies have empirically tested the association of TL with workplace injuries and absenteeism among nursing assistants (NAs). Purpose: This cross-sectional study seeks to explore whether TL is associated with workplace injuries and absenteeism among NAs. Methodology: We analyzed the 2004 National Nursing Assistant Survey data (n = 2,882). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to test the role of TL in the context of workplace performances. Principal Findings: Results reveal that the TL model was positively linked to workplace injury in …
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey,
2014
Marshall University
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey, Doohee Lee, Alberto Coustasse, Andrew Sikula Sr.
Andrew Sikula, Sr.
Background: Transformational leadership (TL) has long been popular among management scholars and health services researchers, but no research studies have empirically tested the association of TL with workplace injuries and absenteeism among nursing assistants (NAs). Purpose: This cross-sectional study seeks to explore whether TL is associated with workplace injuries and absenteeism among NAs. Methodology: We analyzed the 2004 National Nursing Assistant Survey data (n = 2,882). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to test the role of TL in the context of workplace performances. Principal Findings: Results reveal that the TL model was positively linked to workplace injury in …
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey,
2014
Marshall University
Transformational Leadership And Workplace Injury And Absenteeism: Analysis Of A National Nursing Assistant Survey, Doohee Lee, Alberto Coustasse, Andrew Sikula Sr.
Doohee Lee
Background: Transformational leadership (TL) has long been popular among management scholars and health services researchers, but no research studies have empirically tested the association of TL with workplace injuries and absenteeism among nursing assistants (NAs). Purpose: This cross-sectional study seeks to explore whether TL is associated with workplace injuries and absenteeism among NAs. Methodology: We analyzed the 2004 National Nursing Assistant Survey data (n = 2,882). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to test the role of TL in the context of workplace performances. Principal Findings: Results reveal that the TL model was positively linked to workplace injury in …
Architectural Control And Value Migration In Layered Ecosystems: The Case Of Open-Source Cloud Management Platforms,
2014
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Architectural Control And Value Migration In Layered Ecosystems: The Case Of Open-Source Cloud Management Platforms, Richard Tee, C. Jason Woodard
C. Jason Woodard
Our paper focuses on strategic decision making in layered business ecosystems, highlighting the role of cross-layer interactions in shaping choices about product design and platform governance. Based on evidence from the cloud computing ecosystem, we analyze how concerns about architectural control and expectations regarding future value migration influence the design of product interfaces and the degree of openness to external contributions. We draw on qualitative longitudinal data to trace the development of two open-source platforms for managing cloud-based computing resources. We focus in particular on the emergence of a layered "stack" in which these platforms must compete with both vertically …
Information Security As A Determinant Of Nation’S Networked Readiness: A Country Level Analysis,
2014
University of Texas-Pan American
Information Security As A Determinant Of Nation’S Networked Readiness: A Country Level Analysis, Manal Yunis, Madison Ngafeeson, Kai Koong
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Information Security As A Determinant Of Nations's Network Readiness: A Country Level Analysis,
2014
University of Texas - Pan American
Information Security As A Determinant Of Nations's Network Readiness: A Country Level Analysis, Manal Yunis, Madison Ngafeeson, Kai Koong
Madison Ngafeeson
In a digital era where Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play a pivotal role in driving forward the competitiveness of nations, it is imperative to understand the factors influncing the successful diffusion and deployment of this resource. ICT has become a global resource influncing the competitiveness of not only companies, but also nations. Previous research discussed the factors \ influncing ICT effectiveness and networked readiness; nevertheless, the impact of a country´s secure communications, competitiveness, and ICT laws on global IT effectiveness has yet to be addressed. Using country-level data generated by World Bank, World Economic Forum, and UNDP, this study …
Transformational Leadership In China: The Role Of Trust And Harmony,
2014
Marshall University
Transformational Leadership In China: The Role Of Trust And Harmony, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Transformational leadership attracted a significant amount of scholarly attention in the past few decades. This study is designed to develop an effective transformational leadership model that works in the Chinese context. A model is proposed to clarify the mediating effects of trust and harmony on the relationship between transformational leadership and its effectiveness. The model provides a new perspective on leadership in the Chinese context that is ignored in the Western leadership literature. It also offers a clearer understanding of how best transformational leadership practice combines with traditional Chinese wisdom to do a better job in accounting for the leader-follower …
Success Mass Customization: The Role Of Market Segment Favorableness,
2014
Marshall University
Success Mass Customization: The Role Of Market Segment Favorableness, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Mass customization (MC) emerged as a new paradigm that shifted from mass production. It achieves both volume and cost efficiency of mass production and customization capabilities at the same time. The challenge for manufacturing managers is to find ways to cope with the market and increase product variety through MC without affecting lead-time, cost or quality. Based on the previous literature review, a conceptual summary of MC is discussed. According to the conceptual summary, a model is built to discuss how each of the elements associated with MC contributes to improved firm performance. It further proposed that the market segment …
The Impacts Of Personality Traits And Goal Commitment On Employees' Job Satisfaction,
2014
Marshall University
The Impacts Of Personality Traits And Goal Commitment On Employees' Job Satisfaction, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
The present research investigates the effects of personality traits, such as self-efficacy and locus of control, on job satisfaction. It also examines the mediating impact of goal commitment on relationships between personality and job satisfaction. The results indicate that both self-efficacy and locus of control are positively associated with goal commitment. In addition, locus of control is found positively related to job satisfaction. However, self-efficacy does not have the same positive relationship with job satisfaction. The study further confirms the mediating effect of goal commitment on relationships between personality traits and job satisfaction.
The Effects Of Leadership Style On Employee’S Perception Of Justice: The Role Of Employee’S Participation,
2014
Marshall University
The Effects Of Leadership Style On Employee’S Perception Of Justice: The Role Of Employee’S Participation, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
The present research examines the effect of leadership style (classical, transactional, transformational, and dynamic) and employee’s participation on employee’s perception of justice (distributive, procedural, and interactional justice). It is proposed that different leadership styles are expected to display different effects on employee’s participation and perceptions of justice. Moreover, employee’s participation in decision making process is predicated to positively influence his/her perception of justice.
Quantitative Analysis Of Impacts Of Employee Engagement On Continuance And Normative Commitment,
2014
Marshall University
Quantitative Analysis Of Impacts Of Employee Engagement On Continuance And Normative Commitment, Daniel A. Cernas Ortiz, Hong Qin, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
A positive relationship between employee engagement and affective commitment is already documented in the literature. However, we do not adequately know how engagement is associated with continuance and normative commitment. Using survey methodology we find that while engagement has a non–significant positive association with continuance commitment; it has a positive association with normative commitment. No negative association was found between engagement and continuance commitment. These results advance prior findings about the effect of employee engagement on different types of commitment and provide understandings in setting effective performance standards in the organization.
Factors Influence On Success Mass Customization,
2014
Marshall University
Factors Influence On Success Mass Customization, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
This paper summarizes the common elements of mass customization (MC). It argues that MC should be viewed as a manufacturing management system that synergizes and integrates all the elements. Then, three factors, customer, technology, and organizational factors are identified. The moderating effects between implemented MC and improved performance are discussed.
Retail Internationalization: Jc Penney’S Global Expansion,
2014
Marshall University
Retail Internationalization: Jc Penney’S Global Expansion, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
In apparel industry, as domestic markets become overstored and/or mature, retailers consider international market involvement as a strategy for growth. Retailers have been successful in expansions to some countries, but not in others. This paper analyzes and evaluates JC Penney’s positioning and retailing strategies in domestic market, international expansion strategies, and factors such as culture influences on its international expansion strategies. This study presents a prototype for other retailers to follow when looking inside and outside national borders for expansion opportunities.
Personality Traits Effects On Job Satisfaction: The Role Of Goal Commitment,
2014
Marshall University
Personality Traits Effects On Job Satisfaction: The Role Of Goal Commitment, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
The present research investigates the effects of personality traits, self-efficacy and locus of control, on job satisfaction. It also examines the mediating impact of goal commitment on relationships between personality and job satisfaction. The results indicate that self-efficacy and locus of control are positively related to goal commitment. Goal commitment is positively associated with job satisfaction. In addition, locus of control is fund positively related to job satisfaction while self-efficacy does not have such relationship with job satisfaction.
The Effect Of Employee Engagement On Continuance And Normative Commitment To The Organization,
2014
Marshall University
The Effect Of Employee Engagement On Continuance And Normative Commitment To The Organization, Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau
A positive relationship between employee engagement and affective commitment is already documented in the literature. However, we do not adequately know how engagement is associated with continuance and normative commitment. Using survey methodology we find that while engagement has a non-significant positive association with continuance commitment, it has a positive association with normative commitment. No negative association was found between engagement and continuance commitment. This study’s results support recent critiques to Allen and Meyer’s three-dimensional model of organizational commitment.
Knowledge-Supported Design Thinking About Systems In Organizations: An Application Of Work System Theory,
2014
University of San Francisco
Knowledge-Supported Design Thinking About Systems In Organizations: An Application Of Work System Theory, Steven Alter
Steven Alter
This paper explains a type of knowledge-supported design thinking related to systems in organizations. It shows how work system theory (WST) provides the basis for the work system method (WSM), various versions of which have been used by many hundreds of MBA and Executive MBA students. Design thinking occurs throughout WSM and is especially prominent at the point where WST/WSM users apply their analysis and develop recommendations for improving an existing work system or creating a new work system. Knowledge support for that design thinking has been provided through the knowledge built into WSM, and can be provided in a …
Paths Of Influence For Innovations In Financial Is And Technology Ecosystems,
2014
Singapore Management University
Paths Of Influence For Innovations In Financial Is And Technology Ecosystems, Jun Liu, Robert John Kauffman, Dan Ma
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Predicting technological innovations in financial information systems (IS) and technology ecosystems has been challenging for technology forecasters and industry analysts due to their underlying complexity. Technology-based financial innovations over the past four decades, such as programmed trading in the 1980s, risk-adjusted return on capital-based financial risk management systems in the 1990s, high-frequency trading and Internet banking in 2000s, and now mobile payments in the 2010s, have all led to transformations in the financial services industry. What basis can be identified to predict such new innovations? And what areas of financial services will they affect? This study applies the technology ecosystem …
