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The Effects Of Computer Self-Efficacy And Outcome Expectancy On End-User Job Control And Stress, John W. Henry, Robert W. Stone

Journal of International Information Management

This article examines the effects of computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy on the end-user's sense of felt stress as mediated by job control. A nationwide survey of information technology end-users provided the sample. The results show that computer self-efficacy directly impacts personal and job related outcome expectancies and that computer self-efficacy and job related outcome expectancies directly affect job control. Job control is shown to mediate the impacts of computer self-efficacy and job related expectancies on stress. The results are discussed and implications for information technology managers are presented.

Managing Health Information In New Zealand: An Analysis Of The Health Information Privacy Principles, Felix B. Tan, Gehan Gunasekara

Journal of International Information Management

The New Zealand Health Information Service has recently established a national health register. At the heart of this development are three national databases. These applications and their functions are presented. Other initiatives currently being explored are also discussed. The paper contends that these initiatives under the guise of advancing the nation's health may instead be infringing the privacy of the nation's citizens. An analysis of New Zealand's privacy legislation to the development of such a centralized health system is detailed. The paper concludes by considering the possibility of hidden agendas despite the provisions of the nation's privacy rules.

Teaching Design In Visual Basic Programming Environments Using The Neadt 3 Rapid Application Design Tool, William A. Newman

Journal of International Information Management

Although program design and documentation tools have existed for over 30 years, virtually no tools other than the Task-Object-Event (TOE) chart have been created for teaching program design in the event-driven object-oriented language environment. This paper discusses the NEADT3 (Newman-Ekedahl Application Development tool) applied to the Visual Basic 6.0 language. NEADT 3 Significantly extends the commonly used TOE model in teaching programming by providing more concise and correct design and documentation of Rapid Application Development (RAD) student programs.

A Contingency Framework—The Influence Of Computerized Information Systems On Organizational Performance, Jagannathan V. Iyengar

Journal of International Information Management

Evaluation is a task most designers, builders, and supporters of information systems agree is significant. However, most information systems evaluations are performance evaluations focusing on the efficiency of the computer system. There is another dimension to the evaluation of the information system that must be considered if computerized information systems (CIS) are to be designed to "fit" an organization: impact evaluations. Impact evaluations are concerned with those effects on an organization which result from the development and use of an information system. The actual task of performing an impact evaluation is hindered by the complexity of the task and by …

December 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE .............................................................................................3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF CUMMINGS ............................................................. 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: INCO HOMES ............................................... 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

GE'ITING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 12

LAW ............................................................................................................. 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. I-4

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. IS

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 16

LIST: FLEET LEASING AUTO DEALERS .......................................... 27

LIST: BUSINESS BROKERAGE FIRMS .............................................. 38

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 45

RESTAURANT REVIEW .................................................. , ...................... 50

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ...................... , ............................................ 53

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 54

MEAD ON WINE ................................... , .................................................. 55

LIST: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ......................................... …

November 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE

EDITORIAL/ COMMENTARY

CLOSE UP: BEN BOLLINGER

PRO/CON

CORPORATE PROFILE: CILURZO WINERY

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE

GETTING ORGANIZED

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL

CORNER ON THE MARKET

EXPORTING

LAW

LIST: COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEVELOPER

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS

MANAGING

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP

LIST: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE I.E.

MANAGERS BOOKSHELF

LIST: MORTGAGE LENDERS

LIST: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS IN THE I.E

RESTAURANT REVIEW

MEAD ON WINE

CROWELL, WEEDON STOCK SHEET

CALENDAR

NEWS AND FEATURES

A NEW MAP OF THE IN THE INALND EMPIRE

SURVIVING GLOBAL ECONOMY TOPIC OF CSUSB EVENT

FORBES BRINGS PRESIDENTIAL HOPES TO INLAND EMPIRE

GERALD MCCALL APPOINTED TO …

October 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS AT DEADLINE............................................................................................. 3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY.................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: WILLIE DAVIS ..................................................................... 7

CORNOR ON THE MARKET ................................................................... 8 CORPORATE PROFILE: WOLF TECH CORP........................................ 9 COMPUTER SOFTWARE.................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZAED ......................................................................... 12

THE EEMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 13 MANAGING............................................................................................... 14

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. 16

PRO CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACE AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS .......................................... 26

LIST: COPIER, FAX, AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RETAILERS........... 32

LIST: LARGEST PAGER VENDORS.................................................. ..41

LIST: COMPUTER RETAILERS ......................................................... ..42

LIST: LONG DISTANCE COMPANIES ................................................ 50

LIST: INTERCONNECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRMS......... 50

RESTAURANT REVIEW ...................... ., ................................................. 58

MEAD ON …

September 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................. 3

EDITORJAUCOMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF BLESZINSKI ............................................................ 7

CORNER 0 THE 1'>1ARKET ................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: E.S.R.l ............................................................. 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

THE EMPLOYERS GRO P ................................................................... 13

MANAGING ............................................................................................... l4

EXPORTI G .............................................................................................. l5

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

PRO/CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: TOP HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CLINICS ..................... 25 & 70

UST: BANKS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ........................................ .30 & 32

LIST: INLAND EMPIRES LARGEST HOTELS ................................. .40

LIST: GOLF COURSES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ................. 48 & SO

RESTAURANT REVIEW ................................................................ , ........ 58 …

August 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ERNST & YOUNG EXECUTIVE TO PASS REINS OF INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE 3

NEWPORT DEVELOPER BUYS 2,500 INLAND EMPIRE LOTS 3

ENHANCING YOUR CAREER WITH THE RIGHT SCHOOL 3

ACKER GEARS UP FOR ONTARIO ELECTION 5

ADWORKS FILLS INLAND EMPIRE VOID 5

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE CUSTOMER LOYALTY 8

THE NEW EMPLOYEE REGISTRY AND BIG BROTHER 13

RIVERSIDE LAW FIRM TAKES SHAPE 16

TELESHARE:: GOING THE BIG GUYS ONE BETTER 18

IT’S TIME FOR ACTION AGAINST HE RAT 20

COAST GRAIN TO EXPAND FEEDING OF AREA ANIMALS 25

HOW TO SURVIVE A REGULATORY INSPECTION 25

ENTREPRENEUR TO ARGUE HIS CASE IN COURT …

July 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS GET BIG ON SMALL BUSINESS 5

BIG EMERGING MARKETS FOCUS OF U.S. EXPORTERS15

THE ART OF ADVOCACY IN MEDIATION 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRAINING

TECHNOLOGY 18

INLAND EMPIRE BENEFITING FROM LATEST NAFTA-DRIVEN EXPANSION 23

LOCAL COMPANY BOOMS IN MEXICO NO THANKS TO NAFTA 23

SAVETEL OFFERS CHEAP CALLING TO MEXICO 24

WHERE ARE ALL THE WORKERS? 26

WILL THERE BE A WORLD SHORTAGE OF

PYROTECHNICIANS AT THE START OF 2000? 39

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAM 49

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF BOOKS AND MORE FOR DUMMIES 55

June 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ARE ELECTRICITY RATE REDUCTIONS COSTING CONSUMERS? 3

SBA HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES 3

DIAMOND GIANT LINKS

WITH ONTARIO FIRM 3

ERNST & YOUNG ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE OSCAR OF BUSINESS 5

INTERNET USE UP TO 45 MILLION PCS 5

CLEARING THE SMOKE AROUND HMOS 24

RENEGADE DOCTORS PUT PATIENTS FIRST 26

SAN BERNARDINO DENTIST NO FAN OF MANAGED CARE 28

CANCER VACCINE SPARKS IMMUNE RESPONSE 29

HEALTH CARE PROPERTY BUYS PRUDENTIAL CLINICS 33

SMOKING SUITS MOUNT IN CALIFORNIA 35

BLUE SHIELD APPOINTS SENIOR VP 37

DOWNEY SAVINGS: WE DO WHAT WE KNOW 50

FALLBROOK BANK LENDS TO HIGH FLYERS 54

May 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

TRAINEES SUE ENTERPRISE FOR OVERTIME PAY 3

IS THE INTERNET HURTING HIGHER EDUCATION'? 3

A 12-STEP PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS? 3

WORKING WITH LOVED ONES 11

MERCUR\ UNLEASHES 1999 C'OUGAR 22

DOCTOR ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BREAST CANCER 25

BOOSTING EMPLOYEE MORALE 30

1998 CAMRY 33

MAJOR RENOVATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S CENTER 40

HLPING COMPANIES GROW GLOBAL 45

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TESTS CLAIM BEST CHOICE FOR BUSINESS 47

LAX PASSENGERS ADVISED 48

WOMEN ATTORNEYS CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES 49

A WHOLE LOT OF BANK FOR YOUR BUCK 54

AGUA CALIENTE BAND 62

April 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

RIVERSIDE GETS LEGAL BOOST 3

WOMEN TELL WHY THEY SIART BUSINESSES 3

LEGISLATORS FORM INTERNET CAUCUS 3

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY QUITS 3

PROVIDING YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS 15

TAKING STOCK IN DIRECfOR COMPENSATION 17

BUSINESS BANK OF CALIFORNIA APPOINTS CEO 18

PACER ACQUIRES COOK BATES 18

HARVEY MUDD CAMERA WILL ENABLE STUDY OF STELLAR BIRTHS 19

CATALINA CRUISES: WHERE THE FUN BEGINS 20

PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE EMPIRE LAKES 21

BERGEN EXTENDS ALLIANCE WITH TENET HEALTHCARE 22

BEAUTY, TRANQUILITY AND AN OUTSTANDING GAME OF GOLF 23

SANWA OFFERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR THE MASSES' 41

ULTRA SHIELD REPORTS EXPLOSIVE GAIN IN REVENUES 43

STUDY …

March 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

HEALTHY INLAND EMPIRE ECONOMY 3

LOMA LINDA CHAPLAIN HELPS OTHERS 3

XEROX PAYS EMPLOYEES TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE 3

CALIFORNIA ALLOCATES $123 MILLION 5

S.C. JOHNSON & SON OPENS 16

TEMECULA MALL RAKING IN TENANTS 16

KEYSTONE ACQUIRES FLORIDA HUBCAP COMPANY 17

KEYSTONE ACQUIRES REPUBLIC AUTOMOTIVE 18

WHEN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IS DENIED 19

HMOs BRING BENEFITS TO HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY 21

HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION 23

TENET MAKES STAFF CHANGES 24

MTBE: A CHEMICAL IN CALIFORNIA 34

NO SALES TAX FOR FUEL EFFICIENT CARS 35

BANKING MADE FAST, EASY AND IMPERSONAL 38

GETTING IT WHILE YOU WORK 43

February 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTSANDCOLUMNS

AT DEADUNE. ........................................................................................... .3

EDITORIAL ................................................................................................. 6

REAL ESTATE ............................................................................................. 7

CLOSE UP: GENE LEWIS......................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ..................... 9

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS 10

MANAGING ...............................................................................................11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET..................................................................... 14

EXPORTJNG .............................................................................................. l5

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE.....................................................................17

LIST: TOP COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS .......... 28

LIST: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUILDERS .................................... 42

LIST: ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING FIRJI.1S ............................ 44

MONTH IN REVIEW ............................................................................... 47

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT ......................................................................... 50

RESTAURANT REVIEW ......................................................................... 58

MEAD ON WINE...................................................................................... 59

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 65

NEWS AND FEATURES

LOAN PROGRAM: REAL OR HYPE? ............................................. .3

PLAYING THE WATER …

Green Computing: Environmental And Ergonomical Issues, Nabil Alghalith

Journal of International Information Management

Green computing has become more of a concern among computer users in recent years as the environmental awareness increases. As with most environmental movements, green computing encourages people to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The paper concludes with some suggestions to achieve green computing.

The Construction Of Theory In Mis Research, Mark T. Dishaw

Journal of International Information Management

As a relatively new academic discipline, MIS has gone through processes of initiation, expansion, and consolidation. During the past two decades, MIS researchers have examined the state of their discipline and have found it "wanting" at times in the area of theory building and development. One important criticism of early MIS research was that it lacked strong theory of its own, and that it was often weakly grounded in theory, if at all. This paper examines the process and significance of theory building with an emphasis on some of the most well known MIS research streams. This paper demonstrates that …

An Examination Of Computer-Use Ethics In Hong Kong And The United States, Anthony M. Townsend, Michael E. Whitman, Anthony R. Hendrickson, Dail Fields

Journal of International Information Management

This study examines differences in individual ethical evaluations of computer-use scenarios between subjects in Hong Kong and the United States in an effort to better understand value differences that may be associated with differences in attitudes toward computer use expectations. Analysis indicates that although Hong Kong subjects generally take a more permissive view of ethical responsibility regarding computer use, they do not necessarily condone violations of ethical behavior. Results are discussed and implications for future research are addressed.

A Contrarian's Twenty Questions, Robert D. Wilson

Journal of International Information Management

One might begin to think the art of the university is being lost also. Since the traditional university has focused on education as distinct from training, we might consider if this movement toward Web-based courses is consistent with that tradition.

Intermediation On Electronic Markets: The Case Of Java Software Elements, Peter Buxmann, Frank Rose, Wolfgang Konig, Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Journal of International Information Management

This paper provides an introduction to the Java Repository - an intermediary for Java software elements. First, basic concepts for electronic intermediaries are derived from economic theory. Furthermore, the theoretic considerations are applied to the Java Repository and current and future developments of this special intermediary are presented, especially the use and implementation ofEcash to support financial transactions on the Java market.

A Comparative Study Of The Use Of Executive Information Systems Between Korea And The United States, Hung Kook Park, Ki Jung Chun, Joa Sang Lim, Jung Ki Min

Journal of International Information Management

Since their conception, EIS have been developed and adopted in many firms. The importance of EIS is now increasing with the need of accessing data from many sources under the high-velocity environment. Although many of the Korean firms are now in the process of introducing EIS with the faster growing economy, most research has been conducted on the use of EIS in Western firms. This study aims to explore the current state of EIS usage in Korean firms and make a comparison with that of the United States. Based upon Watson et al. (1992), a questionnaire instrument was constructed. The …

Parallel System Utilization In Weak Link Analysis, Roger Nibler

Journal of International Information Management

Parallel subsystems within operational systems can improve system reliability, especially in areas of the system which are or may become weak links. The basic modes of operation of parallel systems include backup, operation under exceptional conditions, and functioning on a compare-for-equal basis to facilitate output quality. A parallel system classification scheme is presented as well as a description of a database which ties parallel subsystems to their corresponding operational systems. The database can assist the manager in identifying and analyzing weak links anywhere in the organization to determine where parallel subsystems can best improve overall system reliability.

A Decision Support Model For Management Of Fuzziness In Global Risk Assessment, Mirza Murtaza, Faisal Zeidan

Journal of International Information Management

Solving decision-making problems requires efficient handling of uncertainties. This task has been usually performed by means of expert systems which are based on classical logic and, therefore, need special methods such as heuristic approaches, probability theory, possibility theory, and fuzzy theory. The later approach, fuzzy reasoning and logic, offers a more natural way of handling uncertainty since it is similar to human logical reasoning. In this paper, we develop a fuzzy logic model for assessment and prediction of country risk. This fuzzy method provides a systematic approach to analyzing a target country. By its nature, the decision making for global …

Software Piracy: Issues And Perceptions Of Australian University Students, Wallace Wood, Robert Behling, Ana Yang Ang

Journal of International Information Management

Software piracy is reported as an ongoing problem for software developers and vendors. Significant revenue is lost when illegal copies of software are utilized, estimated by some to exceed $8 billion per year. Of particular concern are estimates that the problem is increasing, especially in those countries that have lax or no laws to protect intellectual property. Research was conducted to evaluate the attitudes and practices of selected first year Australian university students towards software copying practices. The findings show that respondents were most likely to let someone copy their software to gain favor, and students behave in a more …

Maintaining Computer-Based Information Systems Using Text-Based Intelligent Systems Techniques, Sumali Conlon, Chi Hwang

Journal of International Information Management

In order to incorporate up-to-date quantitative and qualitative information, Computer- Based Information Systems (CBIS) must be able to extract data from unstructured, textual formats such as newspapers and magazines. The process of updating information in a CBIS currently requires large amounts of human effort analyzing and converting data from such sources into formats which information systems can work with. This paper suggests some methods by which the data needs of a CBIS can be handled semi-automatically (Employing both computers and humans) using text-based intelligent systems (TBIS) techniques.

Voice User Interfaces (Vuis) Emerge, Brian D. Lynch

Journal of International Information Management

Human beings use speech as the primary means of communication. Therefore, voice user interfaces (VUIs) represent a natural way for people to interact with computers (Fournier, 1996; Hyde, 1979; Teja and Gonnella, 1983; Witten 1982). Voice input facilitates a much higher computer input rate than keyboard or mouse driven input. Voice output permits computer generated output in devices when output screens are not available (e.g., most phones) or in situations where the user's eyes are busy elsewhere (e.g., driving a car, assembling a product, etc.). Thus, VUIs are viewed as the logical next generation in computer interfaces. Forecasts call for …

Application Of Geographical Information Systems, J. V. Iyengar

Journal of International Information Management

Natural resources and environmental management of military lands is becoming increasingly complex and diverse. As military missions change and new equipment is fielded out training lands become increasingly more restricted due to environmental, logistical, and financial constraints. We must become better stewards of the land if we are going to continue to train troops to meet the next mission. GIS is a powerful tool for military trainers, environmentalists, and natural resource planners. This paper will discuss the applications of GIS in military training and environmental/ natural resources management. It will also discuss the use of map layers in the analysis …

Management Of Information Technology In Swedish Firms: An Empirical Study, Esmail S. Sangari, Melvin R. Mattson, Hooshang M. Beheshti

Journal of International Information Management

This study examines the role and the involvement of management in information technology acquisition, planning, and development. The results indicate that top management plays a major role in setting the overall information technology policies. In addition, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in the merger of information strategy and corporate strategy. The result also indicates that user's satisfaction is considered to be the most important r factor for justification of information technology acquisition.

January 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At deadline

Wells fargo targets hispanic-owned business

ONT eateries will offer street prices

High desert property owners

Editorial

Pro-cons: Mega Truck stop in fontana

Close up: Greg Williams

Corporate Profiles: Monierlifetile

Managing

The employer group

Computers.software

World wide web

Corner on the market

Exporting

Law: sexual harassment

People, Places and events

List: Community colleges

I.E medical mergers

List: Contractor’s hit list

Proposed solutions to social security crisis

Workers’ comp director in hot seat

Month in review

Life’s a beach for stark

Local businesses receive assistance

Sanwa bank holds seminar

Basics of exporting

Restaurant review

Mead on wine

Dispelling the myth …

A Group Decision Support System Idea Consolidation Tool, Chittibabu Govindarajulu, Milan Aiken, Weigi Li

Journal of International Information Management

Manual consolidation of ideas generated in a Group Decision Support System meeting can be a lengthy, inaccurate, and dissatisfying process. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how an automatic idea consolidation program can reduce the time needed by group members to aggregate comments, inaccuracies of these comment groupings, and dissatisfaction with the comment consolidation process. A case study comparing the program's results with those of two human subjects shows a time savings of 98.8%. Although the computer's comment groupings were not identical with those of the subjects, they were logically consistent.