Revisit The Classification Of General Purpose Technologies (Gpts) In Corporate Innovation Research Using Patent And Patent Citation Data,
2015
College of Business and Public Administration
Revisit The Classification Of General Purpose Technologies (Gpts) In Corporate Innovation Research Using Patent And Patent Citation Data, Ranfeng Qiu, John Catwell
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been recognized as a type of General Purpose Technologies (GPTs), and thus are considered t h e “driving force” in corporate technology advance. In this study, we re-conceptualize and re-classify GPTs from a broad field- based approach, based on a two-dimensional construct using patent and patent citation data. The new construct makes connections of ICTs with other technology fields. The new approach takes into considerations that firms are not only “users” but also “innovators” of new technologies. The research results in this paper will serve as a platform based upon which more studies on …
From The Desk Of The Editor,
2015
California State University, San Bernardino
From The Desk Of The Editor
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
No abstract provided.
The State Of Cryptocurrencies, Their Issues And Policy Interactions,
2015
Quinnipiac University
The State Of Cryptocurrencies, Their Issues And Policy Interactions, Ramesh Subramanian, Theo Chino
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
This paper focuses on the evolution of cryptocurrencies. It traces the history of early cryptography, the ‘cypherpunk’ movement, and how the work of some cyber libertarians and cryptographers enabled the emergence of popular cryptocurrencies. The paper then focuses on Bitcoin. It delves into the technology behind the Bitcoin architecture and shows how exactly this technology works. The paper then does an analysis of security and regulatory considerations that affect the growth of Bitcoin-based businesses. The paper concludes with some suggestions for future work in the area.
Changing Business Process Management In Project Development,
2015
California State University, San Bernardino
Changing Business Process Management In Project Development, Debby Goedknegt
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
The construction sector is in transition. All related manufacturing industries face the challenge to improve the processes within the whole sector. Building Information Modelling (BIM) could be a tool to make production and control chains more efficient (Verbaan, 2013). The question that is being answered her is: What are the business enabling capabilities regarding efficiency and effectivity of BIM in the domain of project development in the built environment for architects and project developers in the context of the current reality of the Dutch built environment? The answer to this question is found through literature research. These findings were validated …
Cognitive Negotiation Schemata In The It Industries Of Japan And Finland,
2015
Kyoto University
Cognitive Negotiation Schemata In The It Industries Of Japan And Finland, William W. Baber, Arto Ojala
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
The existing literature emphasizes the importance of negotiation skills in the field of IT. However, negotiation and negotiation styles in the IT industry have received limited attention. This original empirical research compares the negotiation schemata of Finnish and Japanese IT business people. The study identifies negotiation schemata used in one or both culture groups. Negotiators with greater experience and power in the negotiation process command more schemata. However, neither population enjoys the full range of negotiation schemata. Business negotiators in or out of IT and these cultures may benefit from knowing the schemata and the results of matching and mismatching.
Salesforce.Com,
2015
University of Richmond
Salesforce.Com, Sean Bielawski, Charles Kempe, Austin Mcdaniel, Adam Tate, Jeffrey S. Harrison
Robins Case Network
Innovation! One of the most innovative companies, and also one of the best companies to work for, is losing money. This case traces the meteoric rise of the number one customer relationship management service provider against huge rivals such as Microsoft and Oracle. Detail regarding their highly innovative Scrum system is provided, along with detail regarding their marketing approach. How can Salesforce.com regain profitability while continuing to grow in a highly competitive industry?
Better Knowledge With Social Media? Exploring The Roles Of Social Capital And Organizational Knowledge Management,
2015
University of Massachusetts Boston
Better Knowledge With Social Media? Exploring The Roles Of Social Capital And Organizational Knowledge Management, Pratyush Bharati, Wei Zhang, Abhijit Chaudhury
Management Science and Information Systems Faculty Publication Series
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore social media’s impact on organizational knowledge quality through the theoretical lens of social capital and resource exchange. Design/methodology/approach – Theory-confirming, quantitative study using panel data collected through web-based survey Findings – The results show that while social media affect structural capital and cognitive capital directly, it only affects relational capital indirectly through structural and cognitive capital. Moreover, overall social media and the enhanced social capital do help promote organizational efforts in knowledge management, which subsequently leads to higher level of organizational knowledge quality. Research limitations/implications – All survey respondents were …
Global Delivery Models: The Role Of Talent, Speed And Time Zones In The Global Outsourcing Industry,
2015
University of Massachusetts Boston
Global Delivery Models: The Role Of Talent, Speed And Time Zones In The Global Outsourcing Industry, Stephan Manning, Marcus Larsen, Pratyush Bharati
Management Science and Information Systems Faculty Publication Series
We investigate antecedents and contingencies of location configurations supporting global delivery models (GDMs) in global outsourcing. GDMs are a new form of IT-enabled client-specific investment promoting services provision integration with clients by exploiting client proximity and time-zone spread allowing for 24/7 service delivery and access to resources. Based on comprehensive data we show that providers are likely to establish GDM configurations when clients value access to globally distributed talent pools and speed of service delivery, and in particular when services are highly commoditized. Findings imply that coordination across time zones increasingly affects international operations in business-to-business and born-global industries.
Designing An Effective Information Security Policy For Exceptional Situations In An Organization: An Experimental Study,
2015
Nova Southeastern University
Designing An Effective Information Security Policy For Exceptional Situations In An Organization: An Experimental Study, George S. Antoniou
CCAC Theses and Dissertations
An increasing number of researchers are recognizing the importance of the role played by employees in maintaining the effectiveness of an information security policy. Currently, little research exists to validate the relationship between the actions (behaviors) taken by employees in response to exceptional situations (antecedents) regarding an organization’s information security policy, the impact (consequences) those actions have on an organization, and the motives that prompt those actions. When these exceptional situations occur, employees may feel compelled to engage in behaviors that violate the terms of an information security policy because strict compliance with the policy could cause the organization to …
Motivating The Solicited And Unsolicited Sharing Of Tacit Knowledge Through The Process Of Externalization,
2015
Nova Southeastern University
Motivating The Solicited And Unsolicited Sharing Of Tacit Knowledge Through The Process Of Externalization, Sheila Yvonne Sorensen
CCAC Theses and Dissertations
While several U. S. firms have invested in Knowledge Management (KM) tools and software, it has become apparent that investments must be made in additional facets of KM, such as knowledge sharing (KS), thought by many researchers to be the most important component of KM. Of the two types of KS, explicit and tacit, the sharing of tacit knowledge has been shown to contribute the most to an organization’s performance. However, since tacit knowledge is difficult to both convey and acquire, this unshared tacit knowledge may ultimately harm an organization when, without the appropriate knowledge, individuals cannot effectively perform their …
Feature Selection And Classification Methods For Decision Making: A Comparative Analysis,
2015
Nova Southeastern University
Feature Selection And Classification Methods For Decision Making: A Comparative Analysis, Osiris Villacampa
CCAC Theses and Dissertations
The use of data mining methods in corporate decision making has been increasing in the past decades. Its popularity can be attributed to better utilizing data mining algorithms, increased performance in computers, and results which can be measured and applied for decision making. The effective use of data mining methods to analyze various types of data has shown great advantages in various application domains. While some data sets need little preparation to be mined, whereas others, in particular high-dimensional data sets, need to be preprocessed in order to be mined due to the complexity and inefficiency in mining high dimensional …
An Investigation Of The Factors Contributing To The Development Of Poorly Defined Is Strategies For Firms In The United States,
2015
Nova Southeastern University
An Investigation Of The Factors Contributing To The Development Of Poorly Defined Is Strategies For Firms In The United States, Karen B. Lacaden
CCAC Theses and Dissertations
Although empirical research has shown that a clearly defined information system (IS) strategy has a positive impact to a firm’s performance and a poorly defined IS strategy has a negative impact to a firms’ performance, firms still develop poorly defined IS strategies. Further compounding the problem, research has revealed that 87% of the business executives believe information systems are a critical enabler to their firms' strategic realization, yet only 33% of business executives involve the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in their firm’s business strategy development. The main goal of this research study is to empirically identify factors which impact development …
Enabling Self-Service Bi Through A Dimensional Model Management Warehouse,
2015
Boise State University
Enabling Self-Service Bi Through A Dimensional Model Management Warehouse, Karen Corral, David Schuff, Gregory Schymik, Robert St. Louis
IT and Supply Chain Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
The promise of Self-Service Business Intelligence (BI) is its ability to give business users access to selection, analysis, and reporting tools without requiring intervention from IT. However, while some progress has been made through tools such as SAS Enterprise Miner, IBM SPSS Modeler, and RapidMiner, analytical modeling remains firmly in the domain of IT departments and data scientists. The development of tools that mitigate the need for modeling expertise remains the “missing link” in selfservice BI, but prior attempts at developing modeling languages for nontechnical audiences have gone largely unadopted. This paper seeks to address this unmet need, bringing model-building …
A Newsvendor Approach To Compliance And Production Under Cap And Trade Emissions Regulation,
2015
University of Louisville
A Newsvendor Approach To Compliance And Production Under Cap And Trade Emissions Regulation, Andrew S. Manikas, James R. Kroes
IT and Supply Chain Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
Since the 1990s, governmental agencies have increasingly turned to market based cap and trade programs to control the emission of pollutants. Firms subject to cap and trade regulation are typically required to acquire emissions allowances via open auction markets. The cost to acquire allowances may impose a substantial financial burden on a firm. While emissions reduction efforts may eliminate some firm's need to acquire additional allowances, there are still numerous firms that need to purchase additional allowances on the open market. This study presents a new forward buying heuristic, designed for those firms that need to purchase emissions allowances via …
Location Privacy In The Era Of The Internet Of Things And Big Data Analytics,
2015
Boise State University
Location Privacy In The Era Of The Internet Of Things And Big Data Analytics, Robert P. Minch
IT and Supply Chain Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
Location information is generated in large quantities in the Internet of Things and becomes a major component of the big data phenomenon. This results in privacy issues involving sensing, identification, storage, processing, sharing, and use of this information in technical, social, and legal contexts. These issues must be addressed if the IoT is to be widely adopted and accepted. Theory will need to be developed and tested, and new research questions will need to be investigated. This exploratory research begins to identify, classify, and describe these issues and questions.
Resource Planning In Engineering Services Firms,
2015
University College Dublin
Resource Planning In Engineering Services Firms, Vincent Hargaden, Jennifer K. Ryan
Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Faculty Publications
We develop a model to enable engineering professional services firms to improve the management of their competitive resources, i.e., skilled engineers, to be better able to respond to customer demand. The model was informed by semistructured interviews with senior executives from engineering, information technology (IT) services and technical consulting firms. As a result, we capture many of the complexities associated with the resource planning process in the professional engineering services sector. In the resulting model, the key attributes of supply, demand, and operations constraints are identified. Based on information obtained from the interviews, a number of test firms are created.We …
Roles Of Information Technology In Supply Chain Management,
2015
Georgia Southern University
Roles Of Information Technology In Supply Chain Management, Akhadian S. Harnowo
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
Supply Chain Information Technology (SCIT) is a key enabler of effective supply chain management (SCM) activities. In 2013, $300 billion was spent on SCIT by firms globally, an increase by 1.8% and 3.8% compared to 2012 and 2011, respectively. With such significant investments, firms face risks of eroded financial performance if SCIT does not perform as expected. In fact, there is a mix of evidence with some firms benefiting from SCIT while others failing to benefit from investing in SCIT. Despite substantial research relating to utilizing information technology in a SCM context, the impact of SCIT on firm performance remains …
Mapping Relational Algebra Operators Into Sql Queries: A Database Case Study,
2015
Georgia Southern University
Mapping Relational Algebra Operators Into Sql Queries: A Database Case Study, John N. Dyer, Camille F. Rogers
Information Systems & Analytics: Faculty Publications
Relational algebra operators and mapping to resulting structured query language (SQL) queries are among the most important concepts and skills for students taking a course in database design and implementation, especially those majoring in IS/IT. The most typical relational algebra operators mapped to foundational SQL include unions and intersections, as well as other relational operators applied to these operators, including differences and various joins. Unfortunately, few textbooks or external resources provide ample opportunity for students to apply the full set of most common relational algebra operators mapped to resulting SQL over a single unified case. Most database textbooks exemplify each …
A Post Publication Review Of “Is Project Risks As Emergent Phenomena: Towards A Model Of Risk Escalation And Its Management”,
2015
Georgia Southern University
A Post Publication Review Of “Is Project Risks As Emergent Phenomena: Towards A Model Of Risk Escalation And Its Management”, Michael J. Cuellar, Nipon Parinyavuttichai, Angela Y. Lin
Information Systems & Analytics: Faculty Publications
A short post publication review of a recent AJIS paper.
Retooling For Success: A Case Study Of Voip Implementation To Improve Customer Service At A Midwestern Financial Services Office,
2015
Wright State University - Main Campus
Retooling For Success: A Case Study Of Voip Implementation To Improve Customer Service At A Midwestern Financial Services Office, Russell J. Roysden, Shu Z. Schiller
Management Information Systems Faculty Publications
This article presents a case study of the acquisition of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system to replace an outdated telephone system at a Midwestern financial services company. In the Midwest retail office of ABC Financial Services, the old Private Branch Exchange (PBX) phone system was incapable of handling customer inquiries during the busy tax return season. The inefficient systems exposed the organization to missed and delayed calls, which lead to a considerable number of customer complaints and lost revenue. Guided by the systematic approach of technology retooling, computer engineers followed the steps of problem diagnosis, analysis of competing …
