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A Survey Of Data Warehousing Success Issues, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang May 2011

A Survey Of Data Warehousing Success Issues, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang

Hongjiang Xu

Data warehousing is an important area of practice and research, yet few studies have assessed its practices in general and critical success factors in particular. Although many guidelines for implementation exist, most are derived from anecdotal evidence. A survey of data warehousing professionals was conducted to gain insight into data warehousing success issues. The results reveal that data warehousing success is a multi-faceted construct and that improved productivity is the most valued measure for success. The results also put clearly defined business needs/benefits and source data quality at the top of the list of critical success factors. In addition, different …


The Importance Of Data Quality For Sap Implementation In Medium-Sized Organizations, Hongjiang Xu Apr 2011

The Importance Of Data Quality For Sap Implementation In Medium-Sized Organizations, Hongjiang Xu

Hongjiang Xu

Data quality issues are critical for any type ofinformation systems. The purpose of this study is toexplore the importance of data quality for SAPimplementation. This study involved a case study of amedium-sized organization that had implementedSAP R3 as their ERP system. Knowledge gained fromthis study has the potential in assisting medium-sizedorganizations to enhance the quality of the data usedin their ERP systems.


Consumers’ Attitudes Of E-Commerce In China, Hongjiang Xu, Xiaowen Zou, Hengshan Wang Apr 2011

Consumers’ Attitudes Of E-Commerce In China, Hongjiang Xu, Xiaowen Zou, Hengshan Wang

Hongjiang Xu

This research studied the problem of B2C and C2Cconsumers’ attitudes towards trust of the businesstransaction process in China by using the“Consumer Attitudes towards Trust in the e-Business Model.” Four factors in the model wereanalyzed, privacy, security, financial institution andtrusted seal. From this analysis, the conclusion onthe consumers’ attitudes was drawn.


Information Security In The Caribbean Banks, Hongjiang Xu, Pierre Bowrin Apr 2011

Information Security In The Caribbean Banks, Hongjiang Xu, Pierre Bowrin

Hongjiang Xu

Information security is a crucial issue for organizations, especially for banking and financial institutions. However, not many studies have considered the perspectives of end users in developing countries’ banking industry, for which the challenges of competing globally are greater due to a lack of technical, human and financial resources. Therefore, this study examines how end users of local, regional, and international banks in St. Kitts (a Caribbean country)perceive information security. The study will provide financial institutions in developing countries with more efficient security measures that would facilitate their success in the global community.


The Importance Of Data Quality For Sap Implementation In Medium-Sized Organizations, Hongjiang Xu Apr 2011

The Importance Of Data Quality For Sap Implementation In Medium-Sized Organizations, Hongjiang Xu

Hongjiang Xu

Data quality issues are critical for any type ofinformation systems. The purpose of this study is toexplore the importance of data quality for SAPimplementation. This study involved a case study of amedium-sized organization that had implementedSAP R3 as their ERP system. Knowledge gained fromthis study has the potential in assisting medium-sizedorganizations to enhance the quality of the data usedin their ERP systems.


Effectiveness Of Online Learning Program: A Case Study Of A Higher Education Institution, Hongjiang Xu, Omamerhi Ebojoh Apr 2011

Effectiveness Of Online Learning Program: A Case Study Of A Higher Education Institution, Hongjiang Xu, Omamerhi Ebojoh

Hongjiang Xu

Online learning has become a popular tool in addition to traditional learning methods. This study emphasizes on how assessment and delivery methods employed can influence the effectiveness of online program, as well as the benefits and constrains experienced in e-learning. The research project was conducted at a Higher Educational Institution for a period of three months. A case study methodology was employed to investigate the opinions and experiences of faculty and students involved in online programs. Various factors that affect the effectiveness of online programs were studied in order to provide insights on the major challenges, benefits and limitations faced. …


A Structural Model Of Data Warehousing Success, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang Mar 2011

A Structural Model Of Data Warehousing Success, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang

Hongjiang Xu

Data warehousing is an important area of practice and research, yet few studies have assessed its practices in general and critical success factors in particular. Although plenty of guidelines for implementation exist, few have been subjected to empirical testing. Furthermore, no model is available for comparing and evaluating the various claims made in different studies. In order to better understand the critical success factors and their effects on data warehousing success, a research model is developed in this paper. This model is useful for comparing findings across studies and for selecting variables for future research. The model is tested using …


The Effect Of Implementation Factors On Data Warehousing Success: An Exploratory Study, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang Mar 2011

The Effect Of Implementation Factors On Data Warehousing Success: An Exploratory Study, Hongjiang Xu, Mark I. Hwang

Hongjiang Xu

Data warehousing is an important area of practice and research, yet few studies have assessed its practices in general and critical success factors in particular. Although plenty of guidelines for implementation exist, few have been subjected to empirical testing. In order to better understandimplementation factors and their effect on data warehousing success, perceptions of data warehousing professionals are examined in a cross sectional survey. Best subsets regression is used to identify the specific factors that are important to each success variable. Since different companies may have different objectives or emphases in their data warehousing endeavors, the results are useful in …