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The Effects Of Technology Turnover On Workplace Productivity Perceptions, Robert W. Povlich Jr. Mar 2003

The Effects Of Technology Turnover On Workplace Productivity Perceptions, Robert W. Povlich Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The productivity paradox is a theory that suggests that investments in Information Technology (IT) do not necessarily lead to associated gains in the productivity of the organization (Malakoff 2000; Hitt and Brynjolfsson, 1996). This perception leads practitioners to question if acquiring new IT systems for the sake of having the latest technology will make their organization any more productive (Liebmann, 1996). Understanding the problem that is facing the practitioners, this research was undertaken to attempt to answer some of the underlying questions relating to the perceptions held about the relationship between IT expenditures and workplace productivity with respect to Air …

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A Decision Support System For Effective Scheduling In An F-16 Pilot Training Squadron, Davut Aslan Mar 2003

A Decision Support System For Effective Scheduling In An F-16 Pilot Training Squadron, Davut Aslan

Theses and Dissertations

Scheduling of flights for a flight training squadron involves the coordination of time and resources in a dynamic environment. The generation of a daily flight schedule (DFS) requires the proper coordination of resources within established time windows. This research provides a decision support tool to assist in the generation of the DFS. Three different priority rules are investigated for determining an initial ordering of flights and a shifting bottleneck heuristic is used to establish a candidate DFS. A user interface allows a scheduler to interact with the decision support tool during the DFS generation process. Furthermore, the decision support tool …

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Cio Lateral Influence Behaviors: Gaining Peers' Commitment To Strategic Information Systems, Harvey Enns, Sid L. Huff, Christopher A. Higgins Mar 2003

Cio Lateral Influence Behaviors: Gaining Peers' Commitment To Strategic Information Systems, Harvey Enns, Sid L. Huff, Christopher A. Higgins

MIS/OM/DS Faculty Publications

In order to develop and bring to fruition strategic information systems (SIS) projects, chief information officers (CIOs) must be able to effectively influence their peers. This research examines the relationship between CIO influence behaviors and the successfulness of influence outcomes, utilizing a revised model initially developed by Yukl (1994). Focused interviews were first conducted with CIOs and their peers to gain insights into the phenomenon. A survey instrument was then developed and distributed to a sample of CIO and peer executive pairs to gather data with which to test a research model. A total of 69 pairs of surveys were …

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Information Sharing And Interoperability In Law Enforcement: An Investigation Of Federal Criminal Justice Information Systems Use By State/Local Law Enforcement Organizations, David R. Dethlefs Mar 2003

Information Sharing And Interoperability In Law Enforcement: An Investigation Of Federal Criminal Justice Information Systems Use By State/Local Law Enforcement Organizations, David R. Dethlefs

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigates the frequency of use and perceptions of usefulness of federal criminal justice information systems among state and local law enforcement personnel and certain IS environmental factors that affect usage. The study is predicated by a demonstrated need for increased information sharing, interoperability, and collaboration among the three tiers of law enforcement as public safety threats within U.S. borders increase in complexity; e.g., the Murrah Federal Building bombing, Columbine High School shooting, 9/11 terrorist attacks, and D.C. sniper case. The results of this research indicate high usage and perceived usefulness of the National Crime Information Center Network (NCIC …

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An Examination Of The Relationship Between Digital Divide And Economic Freedom: An International Perspective, Ravi Nath, N.R. Vasudeva Murthy Jan 2003

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Digital Divide And Economic Freedom: An International Perspective, Ravi Nath, N.R. Vasudeva Murthy

Journal of International Information Management

Due to various economic, political and social reasons, the Internet usage remains relatively Iom> in many countries around the world. The difference in access to new information technologies and the Internet among countries, is known as the "digital divide." This is a significant economic phenomenon that warrants the attention of analysts and policy makers. Furthermore, since information technologies and the Internet have proven to be key drivers for economic growth and global trade, many nations are in danger of being marginalized. This paper examines the relationship between economic freedom as indicated by the Economic Freedom Index (EFI), proposed by Beach …

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The Development Of A Business Rules Engine: A Condition-Action Rule Algorithm For Finite Static Lists, Terri D. Giddens, Kevin E. Gaasch Jan 2003

The Development Of A Business Rules Engine: A Condition-Action Rule Algorithm For Finite Static Lists, Terri D. Giddens, Kevin E. Gaasch

Journal of International Information Management

An on-going theme in Information Systems research is the methods by which business rules are gathered and implemented. Additionally, many efforts have been made to develop reusable algorithms for processing business rules to reduce system development, testing, and maintenance time. The objective of this paper is to present a reusable algorithm for condition-action rules that are applied to finite static lists. More importantly, the algorithm is generalized for complex rules that are complicated by differences in user authorizations and other dependencies.

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Perceptions Of Unsolicited Electronic Mail Or Spam, Jack T. Marchewka, Chang Liu, Charles G. Peterson Jan 2003

Perceptions Of Unsolicited Electronic Mail Or Spam, Jack T. Marchewka, Chang Liu, Charles G. Peterson

Journal of International Information Management

The proliferation of unsolicited electronic mail or spam is becoming a global concern for many organizations. This paper explores perceptions of unsolicited email, its impact on personal productivity, the question of whether spam is an invasion of privacy, the perceived need to control spam, and the effectiveness of unsolicited email. The results clearly show that while the respondents find spam annoying, they spend very little time in dealing with it. Although the respondents express the need to control spam, they do not believe that governmental control is the solution, but rather that Internet Service Providers and organizations should take the …

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Salaries Of Information Technology Managers; A Trend Analysis, Kai S. Koong, Lui C. Liu, Richard Fowler Jan 2003

Salaries Of Information Technology Managers; A Trend Analysis, Kai S. Koong, Lui C. Liu, Richard Fowler

Journal of International Information Management

During the economic boom of the last decade, companies and organizations have to offer lucrative salaries and a wide variety of incentive programs to attract and to retain highly skilled IT workers. While it is true that the economic downturn has affected the dramatic rise in salary trends, determining the worth of an employee as measured by wages will always remain a critical management issue. History has shown that irrespective of economic conditions, salaries will continue to rise. As the economy recovers and given the projected mass exodus of governmental information technology workers in the coming years, managers will need …

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The Virtual Organizing Process—A Critical Tool For Enterprise Competitiveness In The Information Era, Wu F, Chu Lk, Li Hz, Han Xm, Sculli D Jan 2003

The Virtual Organizing Process—A Critical Tool For Enterprise Competitiveness In The Information Era, Wu F, Chu Lk, Li Hz, Han Xm, Sculli D

Journal of International Information Management

The term virtual enterprise has generated considerable confusion because of its rather liberal interpretation. This paper argues that the successful establishment of a virtual enterprise is mainly dependent on the virtual organizing processes of an enterprise's strategies ( VOPES), rather than on the actual manifested transformation of the whole into a single virtual organization. A three-dimensional dynamic framework for VOPES is presented, with the aim of providing a coherent model for positioning the various virtual organizing strategies, and at the same time giving VOPES dynamic tendencies towards market negotiation, co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration. To achieve a competitive advantage, the top …

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A Study Of .Net Framework, Sml Wev Services And Supply Chain Management, Huei Lee, Vance Etnyre, Kuo Lane Chen Jan 2003

A Study Of .Net Framework, Sml Wev Services And Supply Chain Management, Huei Lee, Vance Etnyre, Kuo Lane Chen

Journal of International Information Management

The. primary purpose of this paper is to explore Microsoft's platform - .Net, Web services, and XML for supply chain management. The following topics are studied: 1) The development of scripting languages for a supply chain management application; 2) The use of XML to enhance compatibility of the scripted applications; and 3) The implementation issues of Microsoft .Net platform. To answer the research questions, a technique similar to content analysis is used in this study. Seventeen case studies regarding the implementation of the .Net Web Services are examined.

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Electronic Data Interchange: If A Perspective From Taiwan, Mary C. Jones, Ronald L. Berry, Catherina Yi-Fang Ku Jan 2003

Electronic Data Interchange: If A Perspective From Taiwan, Mary C. Jones, Ronald L. Berry, Catherina Yi-Fang Ku

Journal of International Information Management

This study presents findings about perceptions and use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Taiwan. It was undertaken to help build a framework within which to better understand EDI in a global setting. Findings indicate that there are differences and similarities between perceptions and use of EDI in Taiwan and what we know about EDI use in Western cultures. Possible explanations are offered for these findings. Several research questions arise out of the findings that can guide future research about EDI in a variety of cultures, and sets of propositions for each research question are suggested.

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V/Hat Have Happened To Export Intermediaries?, Lee Li Jan 2003

V/Hat Have Happened To Export Intermediaries?, Lee Li

Journal of International Information Management

The Internet has changed significantly business operation across national borders. However, existing literature about its impacts on export channels remains limited. This inductive study explored the Internet's impacts on the relations between 13 Chinese manufacturers and their export intermediaries in Canada. Findings from this study suggest that export intermediaries that provide financing and credit, intensive after-sales services, and important distribution infrastructure survive the Internet while those that offer traditional market-sensing and customer-linking services can hardly survive the Internet.

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Vendor And Professional Certification Where Is It Headed?, Garry L. White, James R. Cook Jan 2003

Vendor And Professional Certification Where Is It Headed?, Garry L. White, James R. Cook

Journal of International Information Management

Trade journals and magazines define three categories of computer certification: "professional, " industry, " and "vendor. " The purpose of this study was to compare Information Systems IS) professionals' value of professional and vendor certification types in relation to technical and management positions in IS. It appears that IS professionals value both certification types equally when not considering job position. Findings suggest technical and managerial IS professionals value the two types of certifications differently when job position is considered. Future research is warranted to determine why the respondents considered these two certifications differently for both technical (programmers and analysts) and …

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An Empirical Model Of Price And Quality Effects Of E-Commerce, Scott E. Sampson, Kendall Hulet Jan 2003

An Empirical Model Of Price And Quality Effects Of E-Commerce, Scott E. Sampson, Kendall Hulet

Journal of International Information Management

During the e-Commerce boom of the late 1990s it was predicted that the Internet would have a significant impact on prices of various goods and services. Whether the net impact would he p ositive or negative was harder to forecast, there being opposing effects. We develop a model that describes some of those effects, including information asymmetry, search costs, price dispersion, trust premiums, and convenience premiums. The model is discussed, and a major portion is statistically tested with empirical data. As an exploratory gesture, the model is extended to consider product quality effects of online shopping. The final section concludes …

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Supplier Selection Problem: Methodology Literature Review, M. Khurrum S. Bhutta Jan 2003

Supplier Selection Problem: Methodology Literature Review, M. Khurrum S. Bhutta

Journal of International Information Management

Supplier selection and evaluation has attracted serious research attention at both the academic and the practitioner levels. In this paper, an attempt is made to review the status of methodology literature in supplier selection. A total of 154 papers from 68 refereed journals were selected and reviewed. This paper provides insights to the literature by considering the breakdown of journals that have published research in this area, by classifying the literature into various categories and considering the various methods/techniques suggested in the literature. Eased on the review, avenues for further research are also discussed.

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Role Of Commitment And Motivation In Knowledge Management Systems Implementation: Theory, Conceptualization, And Measurement Of Antecedents Of Success, Yogesh Malhotra, Dennis F. Galletta Jan 2003

Role Of Commitment And Motivation In Knowledge Management Systems Implementation: Theory, Conceptualization, And Measurement Of Antecedents Of Success, Yogesh Malhotra, Dennis F. Galletta

Management - All Scholarship

Our ignorance exceeds our knowledge where issues of motivation and commitment of knowledge workers are concerned in the context of knowledge management systems (KMS) implementation [1,16,17,18]. This study is motivated by the pervasive confusion about the role of knowledge workers ' motivation and commitment in KMS implementation and sparse, if any, theoretical or empirical research on these issues. This paper proposes a theoretical framework for understanding how knowledge workers' commitment and motivation affect the use of KMS and resulting organizational performance of the KMS. The theoretical and empirical validation of the framework require first and foremost the theoretical development of …

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A Rule Based Forecast Of Hard Disk Drive Costs, G. Kent Webb Jan 2003

A Rule Based Forecast Of Hard Disk Drive Costs, G. Kent Webb

Faculty Publications, Information Systems & Technology

While the cost of storage devices such as hard disk drives continues to fall, the overall proportion of computer network costs dedicated to storage continues to rise. Within a few years, storage will account for 50 percent of total network hardware and software costs. Since computer networks typically have long lives, the design process often involves projecting costs many years into the future. This paper examines a rule based on a technology trend that can be used to estimate the cost per megabyte of hard disk drives. The rule is similar to the well-known Moore’s law that has reliably summarized …

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Seleclting Middleware For N-Tier Applications, Thomas Sandman, Timothy Riley Jan 2003

Seleclting Middleware For N-Tier Applications, Thomas Sandman, Timothy Riley

Journal of International Information Management

This paper describes middleware for n-tier architecture, describes how this middleware is meeting the unique demands of Internet applications and e-commerce, and suggests selection guidelines to assist business managers in choosing appropriate types of middleware for n-tier systems that will meet their internet needs. Different types of middleware provide the functionality for addressing many distinct and disparate problems arising from the distributed processing associated with n-tier systems. This paper associates the type of middleware with the nature of the system being developed.

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An Artificial Neural Network Approach To Learning From Factory Performance In A Kanban-Based System, Barry A. Wray, Ina S. Markham, Richard G. Mathieu Jan 2003

An Artificial Neural Network Approach To Learning From Factory Performance In A Kanban-Based System, Barry A. Wray, Ina S. Markham, Richard G. Mathieu

Journal of International Information Management

Many Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing environments generate operational data reflecting both efficient and inefficient factory performance. Frequently data for inefficient performance is lost or discarded for fear of replicating poor performance. The purpose of this paper is two fold. First, historical JIT shop data is analyzed using a genetic algorithm (GA) to determine which shop factors are important determinants offactory performance. Second, subsequent to these important factors being identified by a GA, an artificial neural network (ANN) is used to learn the relationships between these factors and factory performance. The ANN can then be used to predict factory performance for future …

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Tam: The Moderating Effect Of Gender On Online Shopping, Xiaoni Zhang, Victor R. Prybutok Jan 2003

Tam: The Moderating Effect Of Gender On Online Shopping, Xiaoni Zhang, Victor R. Prybutok

Journal of International Information Management

In this study we applied Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to address consumers' online purchasing intentions and examine the effect of gender as a moderating variable on purchase intention. Six hypotheses were proposed based on our research model. We validate TAM in an ecommerce environment using two split data sets one containing females and the other males. Structural equation modelling and t tests were performed to test the hypotheses. The results show that gender is an important moderating variable in online commerce. Understanding the differences between males and females provides practitioners with better understanding of the behaviour of consumers on the …

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Implementation Of Simulation Software Packages For Healthcare Scheduling, Sang M. Lee, Arben A. Asllani Jan 2003

Implementation Of Simulation Software Packages For Healthcare Scheduling, Sang M. Lee, Arben A. Asllani

Journal of International Information Management

Simulation methodology is considered an effective decision making tool in the process of patient scheduling in healthcare centers. In spite of the large number of simulation software packages that are commercially available, operation researches still are facing difficulties to implement simulation models in healthcare centers. In many cases, healthcare schedulers must spend extra efforts trying to mold scheduling requirements to conform to the features of the package. In this paper, we offer a systematic approach that can be used by practitioners to successfully adopt the available software simulation packages, develop simulation models, and transform their findings into practical scheduling rules. …

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Mining The Fx Electronic Inter-Dealer Market, Melody Lo, Chang T. Hsieh Jan 2003

Mining The Fx Electronic Inter-Dealer Market, Melody Lo, Chang T. Hsieh

Journal of International Information Management

This paper examines the feasibility of applying data mining techniques to testing market efficiency hypothesis using a high frequency, up to one thousand of a second, electronic brokerage data. Results suggest the existence of a pattern of negative autocorrelation in returns of DEM/USD over relative short lags (less than 40 seconds). However, this pattern is not feasible by two reasons: (1) the structure of autocorrelation pattern is inconsistent and changes too rapidly (2) the largest potential speculative profit is smaller than the regulated tick size. These results indicate that dealers have engaged in any potential profitable speculations based on past …

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Knowledge Management: The Role Of Epss, Denise Johnson Mcmanus, Charles A. Snyder Jan 2003

Knowledge Management: The Role Of Epss, Denise Johnson Mcmanus, Charles A. Snyder

Journal of International Information Management

Knowledge Management (KM) has become a key business strategy. KM involves the systematic mapping, harvesting, storing, sharing, maintaining, and refreshing knowledge from many sources. An Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) can perform an essential role of encapsulating and delivering knowledge at the time needed. Expanding globalization and reliance on distributed knowledge means that the EPSS delivered via networks should have a high priority. We present an argument to show the linkage between components of a KM system and EPSS. The approach involves the creation of software that is designed to assist decisionmakers and performers while they accomplish organizational processes.

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All Integrated Model For Improving Security Management In The E-Commerce Environment, Hossein Bidgoli Jan 2003

All Integrated Model For Improving Security Management In The E-Commerce Environment, Hossein Bidgoli

Journal of International Information Management

Security issues and threats in the e-commerce environment are varied and can be caused intentionally and unintentionally by insiders and outsiders. Many experts believe that insiders create the majority of the security threats and issues. Security issues and threats related to ecommerce environment can be categorized as controllable, partially controllable and uncontrollable. This article presents an integrated model that identifies various security issues and threats in the e-commerce environment and then offers a comprehensive e-commerce security plan. The integrated model includes six steps: identification of basic e-commerce security safeguards, identification of e-commerce general security threats, identification of intentional e-commerce threats, …

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Leadership In Reaching Global Consensus On Technologicl Standardization, Carol Oak Tierney Jan 2003

Leadership In Reaching Global Consensus On Technologicl Standardization, Carol Oak Tierney

Dissertations

Problem. Today there is an environment in our organizations represented by “islands” of information. Information cannot be exchanged easily. The information is stored in computers that cannot talk to each other. Archaic paper processes, lack of non-proprietary international standards, and computer interoperability deficiencies have created cumbersome industry productivity problems. The purpose of the study was to determine whether differences exist between organizations in the acceptance and implementation of non-proprietary international standards and the required processes for change. This purpose was addressed through an examination of one example of a model for the exchange of data-The Standard for the Exchange …

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The Information Systems Environment Of Time-Based Competitors, Patrick Rondeau, T. S. Ragu-Nathan, M. A. Vonderembse Jan 2003

The Information Systems Environment Of Time-Based Competitors, Patrick Rondeau, T. S. Ragu-Nathan, M. A. Vonderembse

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Time-based competitors create product development and manufacturing practices that reduce response-time and enhance customization capabilities. These practices require an information-rich, internal environment capable of flexible resource deployment and direct and continuous feedback. These firms should have enhanced information systems planning capabilities, cross-functional involvement in information systems related activities, responsiveness to organizational computing demands, high levels of end-user development, and high levels of information systems performance. Data were collected from 265 manufacturers to develop measures for these information systems variables and to determine if there are relationships between the use of time-based practices and the levels of these variables. Results indicate …

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Managing Information Technology For Service Quality: A Study From The Other Side, Pratyush Bharati, Daniel Berg Jan 2003

Managing Information Technology For Service Quality: A Study From The Other Side, Pratyush Bharati, Daniel Berg

Management Science and Information Systems Faculty Publication Series

System quality, information quality, user IS characteristics, employee IS performance and technical support are identified as important elements that influence service quality. A model interrelating these constructs is proposed. Data collected through a national survey of IS departments in electric utility firms was used to test the model using regression and path analysis methodology. The results suggest that system quality, information quality, user IS characteristics through their effects on employee IS performance influence service quality while technical support influences service quality directly. The results also suggest that employee IS performance contributes more to service quality as compared to technical support. …

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The Evolving E-Business Strategy: Lessons Learned, Anand Jeyaraj, Marius Janson Jan 2003

The Evolving E-Business Strategy: Lessons Learned, Anand Jeyaraj, Marius Janson

Management Information Systems Faculty Publications

Bricks-and-mortar companies wishing to create value-added Internet services do so in a business environment that is characterized by great uncertainty and, hence, formulating a coherent business strategy is exceedingly challenging. This paper presents a case study based analysis of the evolving eBusiness strategy of a bricks-and mortar grocer contrasted with the strategies of other competitors. The grocery company took a logical, measured, incremental, and, ultimately, successful approach to its eBusiness strategy formulation, development, and implementation. Our case study suggests that in an environment characterized by chaotic change bricks-and-mortar companies can benefit from a strategy informed by organizational learning and eBusiness …

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Improving The Programming Language Translation Process Via Static Structure Abstraction And Algorithmic Code Transliteration, Robert W. Chandler Jan 2003

Improving The Programming Language Translation Process Via Static Structure Abstraction And Algorithmic Code Transliteration, Robert W. Chandler

Theses : Honours

Fully automated programming language translation has been described as an unrealistic goal, with previous research being limited by a ceiling of 90% successful code translation. The key issues hindering automatic translation efficacy are the: maintainability of the translated constructs; full utilisation of the target language's features; and amount of manual intervention required to complete the translation process. This study has concentrated on demonstrating improvements to the translation process by introducing the programming-language-independent, Unified Modelling Language (UML) and Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools to the legacy-system language migration project. UML and CASE tools may be used to abstract the static …

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Intranet Usability And Design, Susan Stoney Jan 2003

Intranet Usability And Design, Susan Stoney

Research outputs pre 2011

No abstract provided.

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