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Enhancing Menu-Based Executive Information Systems Using A Natural Language-Menu Guide*, Sumali Conlon, Edward Gillenwater, Chi Hwang

Journal of International Information Management

Ufe argue that current Executive Information Systems (BIS), with simple menu-based user interfaces, support an inadequate range of information needs because a menu base which is too large or changes too rapidly becomes prohibitively difficult to use. We consider an alternative approach to increase executives' access to information bases by incorporating a series of component- specific Natural Language Interfaces (NLI) into the various components of the BIS (database, model base, etc.), and adding a "Natural Language-Menu Guide" (NLMG) to the traditional menu and graphics based executive information systems. The various NLI will allow users to get access to information bases …

Comparison Of Computer Use Among Managerial Levels In Large Organizations, Chung Kim, Dane Peterson

Journal of International Information Management

In spite of the rapid advances and expanding roles of information systems in business organizations, it has been speculated that computer use and its impact may still be stronger at lower management levels. A survey of one hundred and eight managers was conducted, investigating computer usage and the perceptions of the benefit of computers. The results indicate that there was no differences among managerial levels with respect to their self-rating as a novice or expert computer user. On the other hand, there were differences with respect to the types of software used and the tasks supported by the software. The …

An Empirical Evidence Of Determinant Attributes On Expert Systems Success, Ephrem Eyob

Journal of International Information Management

Expert Systems, in the last decade, have become the target of tremendous positive interest as well as consternation by the information systems professionals and end-users. This study surveyed twenty organizations to examine empirically the level of expert systems user satisfaction and success of these systems as perceived by the respondents of the survey.

Strategic Opportunities In Information Technology, Peng S. Chan

Journal of International Information Management

In an empirical investigation affirms of all sizes within the manufacturing, service, and retail industries, the applications of information technology (IT) with respect to key external and internal strategic areas were examined. It was found that the effectiveness of IT in accomplishing strategic objectives varied among manufacturing, retail, small and medium-size companies, but not between service-oriented and large companies. Furthermore, the level of success in using IT applications, measured in terms of whether it has achieved organizational objectives, was not significantly different among industry sectors nor among organizations of different sizes.

Performance Testing With Presentation Graphics, Floyd Brock

Journal of International Information Management

Testing for computer literacy requires extensive administration and controls. The purpose of this research was to investigate the use of computerized, projected quizzes in which students' performances (correct/minute) were measured. part of these performance quizzes, a series of 16 screens with 48 matching questions were shown for one minute per screen to 64 students. Six weeks later, an improved series of 20 screens with 60 matching questions were shown to 61 students. Last, these two quizzes were compared with a final power quiz with 90 matching questions that was printed on paper. The results showed that students did as well …

December 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ONT Terminal Funding Up in Air

Again? 3

Banking on the Inland Empire 19

Human Resources Guide 21

Work Place Considerations for

the Disabled 41

Answering Riddles about

Employees on Salary 43

Inland Empire Health Care 53

ALSO ...

At Deadline 3

Bankruptcies 16

California Venture Forum 58

Chamber of Commerce 14

Classifieds 15

Close Up:Douglas La Belle 7

Commentary 6

Comer on the Market 57

Corporate Profile: Fun Corner 10

Editorial 6

Executive Time Out 61

IEBJ Profile:Bob Hunt 8

Manager's Bookshelf 64

Lists of the Month: see Pages 21-52

People, Places & Events 67

Real Estate Focus 66 …

November 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Our Cows to Kansas? 3

Terminal Breaks Ground 12

Loving What You Do for Me 16

Studying the Peso 18

Golf Capital U.S.A. 19

Let's Go Shopping 25

Staying Alive ' til 1995 37

October 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ALSO

At Deadline 3,16

Bankruptcies 58

California Venture Forum 16

Chamber of Commerce 56

Classifieds 57

Close-Up:

John Mannerino 7

Commentary 6

Comer on the Market 13

Corporate Profile:

J. Filippi Winery 10

Editorial 6

Executive Time Out 47

IEBJ Profile:

Dan Stark 12

Manager's Bookshelf 46

Lists of the Month: 25,29,34,40

People, Places & Events 51

Real Estate Focus 53

Restaurant and

Entertainment Guide 44-45

Software Review 30

September 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Worldpointe Trade Center 3

Rose Institute Report Takes Aim 8

Welcome Back, Kotter 12

Arizona, Here We Come 15

Dogfight Over Airport 17

Health Care Take Out Section 19

Banking Round Up 35

Outlook On Hotels 43

August 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Stadium Site Search 3

Another Raceway Coming 11

ONT Update 15

I.E. Symphony 18

Environmental Section 19

Telecommuting 26

SunGas Expands 28

Small Business Guide 35

Government Contracts 45

April 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

New Terminal? 3

Sexual Harassment Cases 11

Money for Business 11

Five Country Regio Survey 13

El Sobrante Dump 13

The Ontario Mills Project 23

Mexican Banks R.E. Assets 30

Employment Tax Amnesty 33

Singapore & the Netherlands 42

July 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Speedway Ideas 3

Global Market 13

Entrepreneurs 16

World Trade 19

Radio Spots 27

Printing Tips 35

Trauma Care 37

Home Sales 45

Development Growth 53

June 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Armor All in Court 3

Parade of Proposed Raceways 12

Gallup Poll for Small Business 13

Inland EmpireBanking Scene 17

Shadow Net 23

Your Banker & You 29

Selling to Country's Largest Customer 35

Peso Devaluation 44

May 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

International Trade

Conference 3

Endangered Species 5

Children's Discovery Museum of Desert 12

Prevent Fraud in the Workplace 18

"Factoring" Could be Answer 24

Worker's Comp Reform 29

Car Insurance Rates Under Review 31

LegaiCheck-ups 42

Can Prevent Trouble

Negotiation Skills 48

March 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

About Money 3

Auto Malls Come and Go 8

Reactions of the State Treasurer 12

Inland Empire Banking 14

SCE Moves to Managed Care 21

New Healthcare Giant 24

A Promise of Digital Dollars 40

Cal State's Regional Impact 44

Garbage and Waste 57

February 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Domenigoni Valley Reservoir 3

Plans for Chino's Dairies 5

Ontario Convention Center 11

Anti-Trust Fundamentals 16

Census Bureau Report 21

Tax Reform 24

ISO 9000 Training 28

Real Estate Merger 34

Employees & Your Financial Health 37

Gdss And Idea Generation: A Theoretical Examination Of Technology Supported Group Creativity, J. Robert Evaristo, Michael A. Eierman

Journal of International Information Management

While the importance of creativity and innovation in organizations continues to grow, many organizations rely on questionable mechanisms such as group brainstorming and other such techniques to facilitate creativity. Group decision support systems (GDSS) promise to provide an effective means of enhancing group creativity. However, much of the research on GDSS focuses on group processes. This paper takes the position that the individual is the primary determinant of group creativity and develops a model of the individual process of idea generation. This model is applied to GDSS to examine the implications of this perspective on group creativity output.

A Generalized Methodology For Spreadsheet Applications (Gmsa), Jack T. Marchewka, Joseph L. Sessum

Journal of International Information Management

Most information system methodologies are intended to be used by information systems (IS) professionals. However, few tools and methodologies have been proposed and developed for the non-IS professional. The methodology presented in this paper is designed to provide the non-IS professional with a set of tools to take advantage of the rich features associated with present spreadsheet software packages. Moreover, the methodology presented in this paper is intended to serve as an education and training device to aid in the identification and subsequent solution of general business problems without requiring total reliance on the features of any specific spreadsheet software …

Solver And Backsolver New Additions To The Manager's Computerized Tool Kit, Richard R. Lebsack

Journal of International Information Management

This article describes and illustrates the use of two spreadsheet problem-solving tools— Solver and Backsolver. These tools are available in high-end software spreadsheet packages such as Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows and Excel for Windows. The illustrations and examples provided in this article use 1-2-3 for Windows and Windows 3.1 as the operating platform. Any business owner using a DOS based operating system and the Windows Graphical User Interface has access to the Solver and Backsolver. Both tools utilize a form of what-if analysis. Traditional what-if analysis requires that the business owner manually alter the contents of a spreadsheet cell and …

Mosaic: A Dynamic Menu Interface For End Users And System Administrators, Jay M. Lightfoot

Journal of International Information Management

The environment for corporate computing has become much more complex than the average end user is willing to comprehend. A solution to this problem is the development of menu shells and user-interface management systems. This paper describes the design and use of a menu shell called Mosaic. In addition to the traditional shell function of running user programs, Mosaic provides security, improves data integrity, furnishes debugging and data usage support, and aids the system administrator in day-to-day tasks. Mosaic was used successfully at a medium- sized electronics corporation for two years.

Developing An Optimization Model For Two-Operator Data Entry, Roger G. Nibler

Journal of International Information Management

Firms sometimes use two-operator data entry as a method to achieve or maintain database quality. When in-house staff are used, the firm typically selects data entry operators from a pool of junior staff and then assigns them into operator pairs, often on a random basis. Keying discrepan cies between operator pairs are compared to determine incorrect entries, in the same row and column. Because the likelihood of making an error on a given key varies among operators, the objective of this study was to optimize database quality by systematically matching operators. The model was developed by having 32 operators key …

A Study Of End User Anxiety And Attitude In Computer Conferencing, Nabil Alghalith

Journal of International Information Management

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Computer Conferencing (CC) training and use on end users' computer anxiety level and general attitudes toward computers. The study was conducted for a four-month semester. Forty students from two sections of introductory level Management Information Systems course participated in the study. Participants took the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) at the beginning and at the end of the semester. Reactions to a Computer Conferencing survey was given at the end of the semester. Participants in each of the two sections were randomly assigned to small groups to do cases …

The Use Of Quality Function Deployment In Systems Development: A Case Study, Michael D. Myers, Kambiz Maani

Journal of International Information Management

It is now generally recognized that organizations need great flexibility to remain competitive. This paper looks at one company's attempt to mandate flexibility by the use of a technique known as Quality Function Deployment (QFD). QFD is a customer-driven planning and communication process for designing, developing or improving products or services, and is a particular implementation of the Total Quality Management philosophy. The QFD approach is multi-functional-various stakeholders in the design process come together from the project's inception to concurrently plan, design and produce a product or service. In this particular case the company has not only applied the principles …

Emoticons: Breaking Down E-Mail Facilitated Communication, Patrick Mcinturff, Pat Mcinturff

Journal of International Information Management

The use of E-Mail expedites the rapid transfer of facts, data and reports, making the Information Super Highway an efficient communicative process. However, E-Mail is not historically well suited for personal, quality, one-on-one communication. The purpose of this article is to discuss devices, techniques and strategies to enhance the personal nature of E-Mail transfers.

Consumers' Attitudes Toward Advertising And Purchase Intentions Regarding Direct Response Advertisements In A Multicultural Market, Steven Marc Edwards

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Bike Racing Sponsorships As A Means To Meet A Corporation's Marketing And Promotional Objectives, Patty Sue Peoples

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

A Role Analysis Of Opinion Leaders, Adopters, And Communicative Adopters With A Dynamically Continuous Innovation, Stephen W. Graham

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

A Center For Training And Development, Mendy L. Warman

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Measuring The Mentoring Functions Performed By Female Mentors To Female Protegees, Angela P. Ricketts

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

January 1995, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Health Reform 3

Control of Company Cash 5

Business School Programs 11

The Dynamic Bogeyman 12

Layoffs Have Begun 13

Business in a New Direction 17

Tom O'Donnell Tax Collector 18

Cleans Up 56

Tax Reform Calls for Major Cut 61