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Vertical Integration Of Computing Facilities, A Transaction Cost Approach, Michael Piptea, Dan Pieptea
Vertical Integration Of Computing Facilities, A Transaction Cost Approach, Michael Piptea, Dan Pieptea
Journal of International Information Management
This paper develops a generalized model for computing capacity by identifying the main activities in a computer facility as formal transactions. The formal transactions carried out in a computing environment are characterized along two dimensions: freqency of occurrence and idiosyncrasy of assets. Vfe make recommendations as to how these formal transactons should be executed - across markets, internally or using intermediate forms of governance. It is shown that transactions in a computing facility fall into one of three categories: procurement of assets, maintenance and modification of assets, and collection, storage and processing of data into information. Formal transactions in a …
The Moderating Influence Of User Characteristics On The Relationship Between User Involvement And Perceived Usefulness Of Information Systems, Bo K. Wong, John K. S. Chong
The Moderating Influence Of User Characteristics On The Relationship Between User Involvement And Perceived Usefulness Of Information Systems, Bo K. Wong, John K. S. Chong
Journal of International Information Management
This study examines the moderating effect of user characteristics on the relationship between user involvement and perceived usefulness of ISs. Thirty-two organi2:ations with 127 users have participated in this study. Results indicate that among user characteristics, feelings about the existence of procedures to handle conflicts between users and the IS staff, years with the company, and years of IS experience produce moderating effects in the planning and design stage, or in the implementation stage of IS development.
Perceptions Of Information Systems Structures' Impact On Mis Success And Effectiveness, Ephrem Eyob
Perceptions Of Information Systems Structures' Impact On Mis Success And Effectiveness, Ephrem Eyob
Journal of International Information Management
This article provides results from a study on the perceptions of information systems structures' impact on implementation of MIS success and effectiveness via organizational context variables. The focus is on the use of MIS effectiveness and success variables that are utilized in MIS research. Several hypotheses were tested to discern impact of information systems structures on MIS effectiveness and success. The results show that several of these organizational context variables are associated to various degrees, depending on the MIS structure, with MIS success and effectiveness.
The Future Of Management And Computer Technology, Afsaneh Fanaeian Nour, Brian H. Kleiner
The Future Of Management And Computer Technology, Afsaneh Fanaeian Nour, Brian H. Kleiner
Journal of International Information Management
The impact of computers in organizational management has been the subject of much literature. As such, one can note distinct variations as to impact on different levels of today's management. A linear relation between the future of organizational management and advanced computer technology has been detailed. Parameters such as the human factor, integrated systems or networking, future computer aided manufacturing, and fifth generation com.puters were the key issues on revolutionizing this same management. It is predicted that human like robots and thinking machines slowly will eliminate management, wherein organizational structures will be redesigned to suit this revolution.