Information Systems User Competency: A Conceptual Foundation,
2014
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Information Systems User Competency: A Conceptual Foundation, Brenda Eschenbrenner, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah
Business and Information Technology Faculty Research & Creative Works
Research has identified a variety of factors that influence people's intentions to use IS and their degree of IS use. However, what has not been well understood are the characteristics of competent IS users who are proficient in using IS and are able to achieve quality IS usage. Considering that improving IS users' abilities to more efficiently and effectively use IS has always been and remains a challenge, research that provides a comprehensive view of the characteristics associated with competent IS users is warranted. This paper addresses this research question by proposing a conceptual foundation for IS user competency. Based …
A Modified Stacking Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm Using Genetic Algorithms,
2014
The University of Texas at Arlington
A Modified Stacking Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm Using Genetic Algorithms, Riyaz Sikora, O'La Hmoud Al-Laymoun
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
With the massive increase in the data being collected as a result of ubiquitous information gathering devices, and the increased need for doing data mining and analyses, there is a need for scaling up and improving the performance of traditional data mining and learning algorithms. Two related fields of distributed data mining and ensemble learning aim to address this scaling issue. Distributed data mining looks at how data that is distributed can be effectively mined without having to collect the data at one central location. Ensemble learning techniques aim to create a meta-classifier by combining several classifiers created on the …
Entropy Based Feature Selection For Multi-Relational Naïve Bayesian Classifier,
2014
Karpagam University
Entropy Based Feature Selection For Multi-Relational Naïve Bayesian Classifier, Vimalkumar B. Vaghela, Kalpesh H. Vandra, Nilesh K. Modi
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Current industries data’s are stored in relation structures. In usual approach to mine these data, we often use to join several relations to form a single relation using foreign key links, which is known as flatten. Flatten may cause troubles such as time consuming, data redundancy and statistical skew on data. Hence, the critical issues arise that how to mine data directly on numerous relations. The solution of the given issue is the approach called multi-relational data mining (MRDM). Other issues are irrelevant or redundant attributes in a relation may not make contribution to classification accuracy. Thus, feature selection is …
Assessing Web Site Usability In Retail Electronic Commerce,
2014
Northern Illinois University
Assessing Web Site Usability In Retail Electronic Commerce, Charles E. Downing, Chang Liu
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
In the increasingly competitive environment of electronic commerce, companies are paying careful attention to Web site design and function to attract and retain both traffic and customers. One key factor that has been shown to increase both is Web site usability. This paper presents and tests a Web site usability research framework derived from prior literature. Fourteen Fortune 500 retail Web sites are examined by 261 potential customers and rated on aspects of usability. Results show that Content and Ease of Use are not currently differentiating sites with regard to usability (these attributes are expected and required just to survive …
A Web-Based Knowledge Management Tool Utilizing Concept Maps For On-Line Student Advising,
2014
University of Northern Colorado
A Web-Based Knowledge Management Tool Utilizing Concept Maps For On-Line Student Advising, Jay M. Lightfoot
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Increasingly complex program offerings by universities combined with on-line educational opportunities have created a situation where students must deal with an extremely complicated array of curriculum decisions. At the same time, many universities are moving away from the traditional one-on-one advising model toward one that relies heavily on web-based resources. The result of this is that students are often forced to self-advise using complicated and often poorly structured websites. This paper describes a knowledge management tool to mitigate this problem by creating an intuitive, web-based interface to help students navigate directly to the Internet advising materials that are most applicable.
Cloud-Based Email Adoption At Higher Education Institutions In South Africa,
2014
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth
Cloud-Based Email Adoption At Higher Education Institutions In South Africa, Melanie Willett, Rossouw Von Solms
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Cloud computing, in general, is having an impact on organizations today. Cloud-based email, in particular, is being adopted by educational institutions around the world on a large scale. This paper reports on the state of cloud-based email adoption at higher education institutions in South Africa; it does this by describing the findings of a survey of IT managers at sixteen of these institutions. It will show that South Africa follows the global trend of a large uptake of cloud- based email for higher education institutions. The fact that although organizations are satisfied with the service they receive from cloud-based email …
A Model Of Jordanian Firm’S Trainees’ Acceptance Of A Web-Based Training,
2014
Alzaytoonah University of Jordan
A Model Of Jordanian Firm’S Trainees’ Acceptance Of A Web-Based Training, Amin A. Shaqrah, Al Hareth Abu Husain
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
This study investigates E-learning technologies such as web based training “WBT” as a one of many products which wide used in all corporate training for delivering educational content to their employees. In order to achieve a better view and validate the study, researcher attempts to give details of how technology acceptance models help Jordanian trainees firms in accepting e- learning technology, and how if applied will result more attention to usage behavior. The empirical examination of study model which developed based on Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology ”UTAUT” which indicates that the Jordanian trainees’ firms’ usage behavior …
A Tribute On The 25 Th Anniversary To The International Information Management Association (Iima) And Its Co-Founders: C. E. Tapie Rohm Jr., Patrick J. Mcinturff Jr. And Walter T. Stewart Jr.,
2014
Iona College, New York
A Tribute On The 25 Th Anniversary To The International Information Management Association (Iima) And Its Co-Founders: C. E. Tapie Rohm Jr., Patrick J. Mcinturff Jr. And Walter T. Stewart Jr., Warren Adis, Joseph O. Chan, Xin James He, Tanya Goette, Frank Lin, Emmanuel Uzoma Opara, Trevor Rohm, Gerhard Steinke, Jake Zhu
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
IIMA is a special place for all of us. For twenty-five years, it has served as a forum for all of us to gather together to engage in intellectual conversations, to disseminate knowledge, and to renew our profession. Over the many years, IIMA has helped many us with our tenure and promotion, and has made our manuscripts available worldwide through our publication outlets, the three IIMA journals and the seasonal conference proceedings. Also for many of us, IIMA is not only a forum for academics, but also a place for friendship, family and fun. Many of us have become life-long …
Developing A Mobile Learning Environment: An Axiomatic Approach,
2014
Florida Gulf Coast University
Developing A Mobile Learning Environment: An Axiomatic Approach, Walter Rodriguez, Ngan Nguyen-Huynh, Arnold Fernandez, James Royal, Victor Fernandez
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
A new mobile environment for learning has been designed via an axiomatic approach. And by simultaneously designing both tools (software) and processes (pedagogy), the resulting environment matches the functional requirements of the instructional program. This paper describes the axioms established for mobile learning as well as development of the mobile computing environment. The paper discusses the developmental evolution and system architecture as well as the requirements of the portable training programs being offered via this new system. Apps are designed to connect learners, instructors and practitioners as well as to facilitate collaborative learning from a variety of mobile devices, anywhere …
A Conflict Resolution Tool For Project Managers: Evaporating Cloud,
2014
University of Louisville
A Conflict Resolution Tool For Project Managers: Evaporating Cloud, Mahesh C. Gupta, Sharon A. Kerrick
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Today’s ever changing business environment requires managers to interact globally with people across functional areas with conflicting points of view. A preliminary literature review suggests that a generic tool to understand and resolve conflicts is desirable. This paper demonstrates how a theory of constraints-based logical tool, an evaporating cloud, can enable IT managers to better understand conflicts underlying most problems. Using a commonly encountered conflict as an example, we show how this tool verbalizes a problem through the logic of cause and effect, surfaces the assumptions causing the conflicting actions and decisions, and presents injections – potential solutions – that …
When Google Meets Xiaomi: Comparative Case Study In Western And Eastern Corporate Management,
2014
New Mexico State University
When Google Meets Xiaomi: Comparative Case Study In Western And Eastern Corporate Management, Yu-Feng Lin Lee
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Google Inc. of the West and Xiaomi Inc. of the East are recognized as ‘flat organizations’. They exercise ‘flat management’ in their corporate culture, wherein mid-level management is abridged, leaving the corporate structure less-bureaucratic, top-down-and-less-hierarchical, and more laissez-faire. Using the Confucian criteria of Wu Yu, namely morality (or, virtue), intellectual (or, wisdom), physical ability (or, sportsmanship), groupism (or, cooperation), and aesthetics (or, elegance), this paper assesses managerial philosophy and corporate practice of Google and Xiaomi. It is found that under flat management, although each company nevertheless reveals its corporate idiosyncrasy, they achieve business success and sustainability through adopting small-team orientation, …
The Study Of Competitive Priorities And Information Technology Selection: Exploring Buyer And Supplier Performance,
2014
Ball State University
The Study Of Competitive Priorities And Information Technology Selection: Exploring Buyer And Supplier Performance, Thawatchai Jitpaiboon
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Competitive priorities are the critical operational dimensions a process or supply chain must possess to satisfy its internal or external customers. The concept of competitive priorities is very important to organizations because it helps them set up achievable goals and it has long been known to be associated with organizational performance. This research introduces an alternative theory to explain the mechanism by which the buying firms and suppliers adopt different competitive priorities as they enter into buyer-supplier relationships and to explore further how technology choices influence the competitive priority adaptation. Using empirical data collected from the Society of Manufacturing Engineer’s …
Determinants Of Digital Distraction: A Cross-Cultural Investigation Of Users In Africa, China And The U.S.,
2014
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Determinants Of Digital Distraction: A Cross-Cultural Investigation Of Users In Africa, China And The U.S., Leida Chen, Ravi Nath, Robert Insley
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
No abstract provided.
Electronic Health Records: Challenges And Opportunities,
2014
Texas State University
Electronic Health Records: Challenges And Opportunities, Jaymeen R. Shah, Mirza B. Murtaza, Emmanuel Opara
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
During the last three decades, healthcare expenditure in the U.S. has substantially increased. If this pace of increase is not controlled, it will lead to disastrous results for the healthcare system. An effective use of health information technology would not only improve the quality of healthcare but help reduce healthcare costs considerably. However, risks of privacy and security of patient electronic health records are great. It is recommended that healthcare organizations use IT management best practices, follow proper risk assessment and management guidelines, and keep up with latest technological advances to ensure the privacy and security of patient data.
The Impacts Of Trust And Feelings On Knowledge Sharing Among Chinese Employees,
2014
Sacred Heart University
The Impacts Of Trust And Feelings On Knowledge Sharing Among Chinese Employees, Michael J. Zhang
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
This article examines the differential effects of two types of trust (affect based and cognition based) and two types of feelings (ganqing and jiaoqing) on different knowledge-sharing processes (seeking, transfer, and adoption) among Chinese employees. The influences of these different types of trust and feelings on Chinese employees’ propensities to seek, transfer, and adopt explicit and tacit knowledge are also analyzed and discussed. The analysis shows affect-based trust increases knowledge transfer, while cognition-based trust is more important to knowledge seeking and adoption. Affect-based trust alone can facilitate the different processes of sharing explicit knowledge. Effective sharing of tacit knowledge, on …
Theorizing When User Reaction To It Implementation Is Neither Resistance Nor Acceptance, But Constructive Behavior: A Case Study Of Healthcare It Implementation,
2014
Virginia Commonwealth University
Theorizing When User Reaction To It Implementation Is Neither Resistance Nor Acceptance, But Constructive Behavior: A Case Study Of Healthcare It Implementation, Kaveh Mohajeri
Theses and Dissertations
The prevailing discourse of “resistance vs. acceptance” in IT implementation research mostly personalizes the issue as “users” versus IT implementers (e.g., managers, CIOs, CMIOs, etc.). This kind of discourse has created an IT-implementer-centric attitude among IS scholars and practitioners. The IT-implementer-centric attitude, while embraces “acceptance” as a desirable reaction almost unconditionally, frequently holds for minimizing or more conservatively suppressing “resistance” to IT implementation. In other words, the mainstream IT implementation research, almost completely, treats “users” as passive recipients whose choices, as they face pre-developed/pre-designed/pre-rolled-out technology being implemented, can only be defined on a spectrum from “acceptance” to “resistance.” The current …
New Artifacts For The Knowledge Discovery Via Data Analytics (Kdda) Process,
2014
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New Artifacts For The Knowledge Discovery Via Data Analytics (Kdda) Process, Yan Li
Theses and Dissertations
Recently, the interest in the business application of analytics and data science has increased significantly. The popularity of data analytics and data science comes from the clear articulation of business problem solving as an end goal. To address limitations in existing literature, this dissertation provides four novel design artifacts for Knowledge Discovery via Data Analytics (KDDA). The first artifact is a Snail Shell KDDA process model that extends existing knowledge discovery process models, but addresses many existing limitations. At the top level, the KDDA Process model highlights the iterative nature of KDDA projects and adds two new phases, namely Problem …
Limitations Of Nonfinancial Metrics Reported By Social Media Companies,
2014
Seton Hall University
Limitations Of Nonfinancial Metrics Reported By Social Media Companies, Rob Weitz, Theresa Henry, David Rosenthal
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Publicly traded companies in the U.S. are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file annual and quarterly financial statements (form 10-K and form 10-Q respectively). The Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of these reports, as per SEC requirements, should include the identification and discussion of nonfinancial performance metrics that are critical to management and important to investors. This paper examines a set of common nonfinancial metrics reported by some well-known social media companies. These metrics include such quantities as number of registered users, monthly average users, and number of unique visitors. The definition and use of …
The Influence Of Digital Self-Services On Patient’S Experience In A Polyclinic Context: A Framework Construction,
2014
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre
The Influence Of Digital Self-Services On Patient’S Experience In A Polyclinic Context: A Framework Construction, Gabriela Labres Mallmann, Marco Plaisier, Johan Versendaal, Pascal Ravesteyn
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
The healthcare sector has done significant investments in technology in order to improve their processes; however there is evidence showing that new technology is not optimally used in certain healthcare settings. In this paper we present a framework to analyse how digital self- service (DSS) can optimize processes and improve patient experience in a polyclinic context. The framework consists of five digital self-service types and seven patient's experience factors, both taken from literature and validated for experts. The framework aims to show the influence of DSS in patient’s experience. The results show a positive impact of self-service diagnosis, treatment and …
Using Document Indexers For Faceted Search In Dataspaces,
2014
Texas State University
Using Document Indexers For Faceted Search In Dataspaces, Hsun-Ming Lee, Jaymeen Shah, Ju Long
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
Efficient information retrieval is essential to enrich user experience when searching for documents in dataspaces. With the continued growth in the volume and complexity of documents, the efficient information retrieval for searches has become increasingly challenging. To improve users’ search experience, faceted search combines direct keyword search methods with faceted browsing using a predefined set of categories (facets). This paper studies a faceted search approach that integrates dynamic facets generation with search. To further enhance the faceted search, alternative indexers based on pre-defined ontology for data repositories within dataspaces are evaluated in terms of execution time and data size. Experimental …
