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Technology Acceptance Model And Time: Understanding Formation In Beliefs Through Training Of Developers, Justin Cochran, Saurabh Gupta, Dale Goodhue Feb 2012

Technology Acceptance Model And Time: Understanding Formation In Beliefs Through Training Of Developers, Justin Cochran, Saurabh Gupta, Dale Goodhue

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Technology Adoption In Complex Systems, Saurabh Gupta, Elena Karahanna Feb 2012

Technology Adoption In Complex Systems, Saurabh Gupta, Elena Karahanna

Saurabh Gupta

Adoption of information technology remains an important consideration in IS research. With the growing number of complex systems being implemented within the organizations, there also exists a need to understand these systems, their adoption and post adoption behavior. This study focuses on these issues. We develop a description of complex technologies. Subsequently we extended the technology acceptance model to include perceived risk of use, as a new construct in the nomological network leading to, post-adoptive exploration of complex technologies.


Knowledge Management And Performance: A Fit Perspective, Saurabh Gupta Feb 2012

Knowledge Management And Performance: A Fit Perspective, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Do I Matter?: The Impact Of Individual Differences On Training Process, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom, Robert Anson Feb 2012

Do I Matter?: The Impact Of Individual Differences On Training Process, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom, Robert Anson

Saurabh Gupta

The increasing investment in technology for training and learning in organizations underscores the fundamental importance for researchers to understand and investigate technology-mediated learning (TML). Currently, a great deal of Information Systems (IS) training for both IS professionals and end-users has a TML component. With the continuing growth of TML and advances in information technology, there will be a likely increate in TML-based IS training in the future. Advances in technology have created opportunities to deliver mass training as well as to personalize learning. To facilitate understanding in this area, this research analyzes the impact of individual differences on end-user training …


Collaborative E-Learning: Information Systems Research Directions, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Feb 2012

Collaborative E-Learning: Information Systems Research Directions, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


A Research Framework For Collaborative Elearning In An End User Training Context, Saurabh Gupta, Robert P. Bostrom Feb 2012

A Research Framework For Collaborative Elearning In An End User Training Context, Saurabh Gupta, Robert P. Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

The growth in the application of information technology to end-user training (EUT) underscores a fundamental need to understand how these e-learning technologies improve the learning process. Results from the limited EUT studies provide an inconsistent picture of the effects of e-learning technologies. Also, collaborative learning has become one of the most used techniques in American education, yet, we could find only one EUT study on collaborative learning. This paper applies adaptive structuration theory (AST) to the specific area of technology-mediated end-user training. The main focus is on understanding learning, collaboration and technology structures involved, their interactions and appropriation, and their …


Achieving End-User Training Effectiveness Through Web-Based Training Systems: An Empirical Study, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Feb 2012

Achieving End-User Training Effectiveness Through Web-Based Training Systems: An Empirical Study, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

The growth in the application of information technology to learning/training underscores the need to understand the impact of these technologies. This paper reports the results of a multi-period quasi-experiment focusing on two e-learning methods: contemporary web-based and video-based training methods. Drawing on the two foundational disciplines of Information Systems and Education, this study presents a theoretical model, based on Adaptive Structuration Theory, which focuses on the learning process involved in technology-mediated learning. The model describes the effect of learning methods as well as the important role of faithful appropriation of learning methods on learning outcomes. Results of the study show …


Would Students Benefit From Using Ebook Ereaders In Academic Programs?, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett Scaggs Feb 2012

Would Students Benefit From Using Ebook Ereaders In Academic Programs?, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett Scaggs

Saurabh Gupta

As eBook eReaders become more popular for personal use why are they not seen more in academia? In particular, would students benefit from using eBook eReaders in academic program? This paper means to investigate the current academic use of eBooks and eReaders including PC/laptops/netbooks as eReaders. As part of the investigation we conducted a small pilot study of graduate students enrolled in an eBusiness strategy course and reviewed existing research. However, current research is very limited in the area of eBook devices (eReader). This paper proposes a framework to classify and evaluate eBook eReaders, reviews the limited existing research then …


An Investigation Of The Appropriation Of Technology-Mediated Training Methods Incorporating Enactive And Collaborative Learning, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2011

An Investigation Of The Appropriation Of Technology-Mediated Training Methods Incorporating Enactive And Collaborative Learning, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

The growth in the application of information technology to student and employee learning underscores the need to understand the impact of Technology-Mediated Learning (TML) methods. Using previous developed TML models, based on Social Cognitive Theory and Adaptive Structuration Meta-Theory, the effectiveness of three training methods were examined in this study: technology-mediated (using both vicarious and enactive learning), collaborative and combined (collaborative plus technology-mediated). The study also focused on the learning process. The experimental study results showed a significant positive influence of enactive learning enabled TML and collaborative training on specific training outcomes while the combined training method shows positive results …


Etextbooks: A Framework To Understanding Their Potential, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett-Scaggs Dec 2010

Etextbooks: A Framework To Understanding Their Potential, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett-Scaggs

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Etextbooks: A Framework To Understanding Their Potential, Business Research Yearbook, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett-Scaggs Dec 2010

Etextbooks: A Framework To Understanding Their Potential, Business Research Yearbook, Saurabh Gupta, Charlene Gullett-Scaggs

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


End User Training: What We Know, Need To Know, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom, Mark Huber Dec 2009

End User Training: What We Know, Need To Know, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom, Mark Huber

Saurabh Gupta

End-User Training (EUT) has enjoyed a rich tradition of research in Information Systems. However, with the growing pace of change in technology and the dynamic nature of business, organizations are spending an increasing amount of money on end-user training. Training methods are also changing with little research to support new approaches. Thus, extensive research is required in the future. To be credible, end-user training research should preserve and build upon the significant literature that exists, both in IS and Education. This paper provides a review of EUT literature focusing on training methods. It summarizes research findings, while pointing out key …


1. Discussed The Idea Of Etextbook On Wjct 89.9fm– First Coast Connect, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2009

1. Discussed The Idea Of Etextbook On Wjct 89.9fm– First Coast Connect, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


2. Discussed The Use Of Smartphone As A Means To Facilitate Learning On Spinnaker, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2009

2. Discussed The Use Of Smartphone As A Means To Facilitate Learning On Spinnaker, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Achiveing Training Effectiveness Through Web-Based Training Systems: An Emperical Study, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2009

Achiveing Training Effectiveness Through Web-Based Training Systems: An Emperical Study, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Detailed Online Quizzes: Facilitating Holistic, Integrated Learning Experience In Operations Management, Rahul Kale, Saurabh Gupta, Paul Fadil Dec 2008

Detailed Online Quizzes: Facilitating Holistic, Integrated Learning Experience In Operations Management, Rahul Kale, Saurabh Gupta, Paul Fadil

Saurabh Gupta

Curriculum research in business schools points out that operations management (OM) is one of the more challenging courses to teach. Instructors have always struggled to enhance the student learning experience in OM courses. This article illustrates the development and utilisation of detailed online quizzes in a core OM undergraduate course and demonstrates its potential to achieve higher levels of student learning by mapping the quiz questions to the Bloom's taxonomy. The authors' argue that such quizzes lead to enhanced student performance and a more fulfilling course experience. To substantiate this position, the results of a quasi-experiment which test student perceptions …


The Influence Of Culture And Demography On Classroom Participation: Integrating Technology Into The Pedagogical Paradigm, Saurabh Gupta, Paul Fadil, Rahul Kale Dec 2008

The Influence Of Culture And Demography On Classroom Participation: Integrating Technology Into The Pedagogical Paradigm, Saurabh Gupta, Paul Fadil, Rahul Kale

Saurabh Gupta

This paper explores how technology can overcome the negative influences of cultural and demographical differences on classroom participation. The authors propose a theoretically-based, pedagogical paradigm which illustrates how barriers erected by cultural and demographic differences in the classroom can be overcome by utilizing advanced information technology. Finally the influences of classroom participation on various learning objectives are reviewed, propositions are derived from the model, and future research directions are discussed.


A Meta-Theory For Understanding Systems Within Socio-Technical Systems, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Dominic Thomas Dec 2008

A Meta-Theory For Understanding Systems Within Socio-Technical Systems, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Dominic Thomas

Saurabh Gupta

Information systems (IS) research often attempts to examine and explain how technology leads to outcomes through usage of IS. Although extensive research in this area has resulted in a significant number of theories, limited work has been done on integrating these theories. This paper presents adaptive structuration theory (AST) as a meta-theory for examining IS within an organizational context. The two main contributions of the paper are an understanding of meta-theory’s role in IS and building a case for using AST as a meta-theory to (1) provide an overarching perspective for understanding and integrating existing literature and theories, (2) provide …


Organizational Change Methods, Saurabh Gupta, Dag Nasland, Reham Etantawy Dec 2007

Organizational Change Methods, Saurabh Gupta, Dag Nasland, Reham Etantawy

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Peer-To-Peer Technology In Collaborative Learning Networks: Applications And Research Issues, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Janette Hill Dec 2007

Peer-To-Peer Technology In Collaborative Learning Networks: Applications And Research Issues, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Janette Hill

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


A Meta Theory For Understanding Is In Socio-Technical Systems, Dominic Thomas, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2007

A Meta Theory For Understanding Is In Socio-Technical Systems, Dominic Thomas, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

Information systems (IS) research often attempts to examine and explain how technology leads to outcomes through usage of information technology (IT). Although extensive research in this area has resulted in a significant number of theories, limited work has been done on integrating these theories. This paper presents adaptive structuration theory (AST) as a meta-theory for examining IS within a socio-technical systems (STS) context. Two main contributions are: 1) an understanding of meta-theory and how it fits with other meta-studies and 2) applying AST as a meta-theory to: A) achieve deeper domain understanding, B) provide an overarching perspective for reviewing literature …


Detailed Online Quiz: A Tool To Enhance Learning Experience In Quantitative Business Courses, Rahul Kale, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2007

Detailed Online Quiz: A Tool To Enhance Learning Experience In Quantitative Business Courses, Rahul Kale, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Examining The Influence Of Strategic Online Content Delivery, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta, Rahul Kale Dec 2007

Examining The Influence Of Strategic Online Content Delivery, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta, Rahul Kale

Saurabh Gupta

This article describes the development and strategic application of online quizzes to enhance student performance and overall course experience. Although research has increased in the field of technological delivery of educational content, there is yet a dearth of studies when compared to the quantity of activity in practice. The experimental situation that this study presents is generalizable to any regional, public business school with no major in operations management. These schools tend to use operations management as an integral part of its core curriculum. Students are required to take only one required operations course in their program; thus, it becomes …


Detailed Online Quiz: A Tool To Enhance Learning Experience In Quantitative Business Courses, Rahul Kale, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2007

Detailed Online Quiz: A Tool To Enhance Learning Experience In Quantitative Business Courses, Rahul Kale, Paul Fadil, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Simulations And Technology Training: A Need To Revisit Training Goals, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2006

Simulations And Technology Training: A Need To Revisit Training Goals, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


An Integrative Model Of End-User Training, Saurabh Gupta Dec 2006

An Integrative Model Of End-User Training, Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


End-User Training: What We Know, What We Need To Know?, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2005

End-User Training: What We Know, What We Need To Know?, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

End-User Training (EUT) has enjoyed a rich tradition of research in Information Systems. However, with the growing pace of change in technology and the dynamic nature of business, organizations are spending an increasing amount of money on end-user training. Training methods are also changing with little research to support new approaches. Thus, extensive research is required in the future. To be credible, end-user training research should preserve and build upon the significant literature that exists, both in IS and Education. This paper provides a review of EUT literature focusing on training methods. It summarizes the findings, while pointing out key …


Using Peer-To-Peer Technology For Collaborative Knowledge Management: Applications And Research Issues, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2005

Using Peer-To-Peer Technology For Collaborative Knowledge Management: Applications And Research Issues, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

As organizations struggle with how to develop and use their inherent expertise, the importance of knowledge management and collaboration has grown in both academic and practitioner communities. This paper outlines a new concept of collaborative knowledge management (CKM), which bridges the two fields. Drawing from literature, we present a conceptual framework for understanding the concepts underlying CKM. Next, this paper explores how a new technology, peer-to-peer (P2P), fits in the CKM paradigm. A discussion on P2P tools and a comparison of these tools with client server tools for enabling the CKM process is presented. P2P has great appeal for CKM …


Ast As A Meta-Theory: Discussion, Extensions And Guidelines, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Dominic Thomas Dec 2005

Ast As A Meta-Theory: Discussion, Extensions And Guidelines, Robert Bostrom, Saurabh Gupta, Dominic Thomas

Saurabh Gupta

No abstract provided.


Theoretical Model For Investigating The Impact Of Knowledge Portals On Different Levels Of Knowledge Processing, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom Dec 2004

Theoretical Model For Investigating The Impact Of Knowledge Portals On Different Levels Of Knowledge Processing, Saurabh Gupta, Robert Bostrom

Saurabh Gupta

Much of the research in the area of Knowledge Management (KM) has been at the individual level. However, KM literature argues for knowledge processing capacity at an organisational level to enhance organisational performance. This paper argues that there are additional levels of knowledge processing that need to be studied such as teams and communities of practice. The paper presents a theoretical model for investigating the impact of knowledge systems on different levels of and inter-level knowledge processing. Knowledge portals are used as an example of a KM system that facilitates knowledge flows. A framework for classification of portals is presented. …