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An Identification And Evaluation Of Information Security And Assurance Research Outlets, Michael Whitman, Humayun Zafar, Herbert J. Mattord
An Identification And Evaluation Of Information Security And Assurance Research Outlets, Michael Whitman, Humayun Zafar, Herbert J. Mattord
Faculty and Research Publications
The purpose of this study is to identify and comparatively assess the quality of information security specific publishing venues. Past studies in information systems and computer science have shown that information security-focused research can be published in mainstream information systems- and computer science-centric periodicals; however no studies to date have been found that specifically compared venues focused primarily on information security. Therefore the results of this study, when combined with assessments of publishing venues from those disciplines, can provide a more comprehensive perspective on publishing opportunities for academic authors in information security. Faculty members seeking research recognition should strive to …
Balancing Acquisition And Sorting Policies Of Remanufacturing, Taeuk Kang
Balancing Acquisition And Sorting Policies Of Remanufacturing, Taeuk Kang
Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations
A remanufacturer struggles with uncertainty of returns and quality of products. With regard to the remanufacturing process, this study focuses on the determination of the following policies: a) Acquisition policy and b) Sorting policy. The purpose of this study is to find the optimality of both acquisition and sorting which, to meet demand with the maximization of profits over time, may need to be changed. More specific research questions are as follows: a) How much product returns should be obtained to meet demand through remanufacturing?, b) What level of sorting discrimination should be used for disassembly to meet demand at …
An Assessment Of User Response To Phishing Attacks: The Effects Of Fear And Self-Confidence, Deanna House
An Assessment Of User Response To Phishing Attacks: The Effects Of Fear And Self-Confidence, Deanna House
Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations
Phishing attacks have threatened the security of both home users and organizations in recent years. Individuals of varying levels of computer proficiency are potential targets for a phishing attack; all that is needed is an email address and Internet access. Phishing uses social engineering to fraudulently obtain information that is confidential or sensitive. Individuals are targeted to take action by clicking on a link or providing information. At present, phishing research is lacking in both theory and actual behavioral data. This research aims to fill that gap by introducing a new model and collecting data from multiple sources (including an …
The Competitive Dynamics Of A Firm's Capacity Position And Inventory Leanness Activities: Evidence From Us Manufacturing Industries, Rajat Mishra
Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations
The notion of `perennial gale of creative destruction' by Schumpeter and Austrian economics has been researched in the field of strategic management to study the competitive dynamics among firms' rivalrous activities. However, its application is sparse in operations management. With the advancement of the field and the increasing pressure on the firms, the strategies regarding operations planning and control are argued to be not just internal according to the conventional norms of operations management, but these strategic moves will be impacted by the moves of their immediate rivals. This competitive imitation is studied in the areas of inventory management and …
Effects Of Institutional Pressure And Dynamic Capabilities On Operational Performance Of U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Providers, Hui-Chuan Chen
Effects Of Institutional Pressure And Dynamic Capabilities On Operational Performance Of U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Providers, Hui-Chuan Chen
Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations
Long Term Care facilities are a highly regulated industry due to funding sources being subject to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. The demand for nursing homes is increasing significantly with anticipation of the Baby Boomers reaching age 65. Most research studies of the long-term care industry are focused on quality improvement and reduced deficiencies. This study provides a different view of how strategic capabilities (adaptive, absorptive, and innovative) and Baldrige Health Care Criteria affect financial returns, operational efficiency, and quality for long-term care providers. The findings indicate that facilities' capabilities are associated with Baldrige criteria and performance. However, the relationship between …