Organization-Stakeholder Interaction Through Social Media: A Tri-level Investigation, Categorization, and Research Agenda

The increasing proliferation of social media use by organizations has amplified the need to address the means by which organizations can utilize this new form of communication most effectively. Social media offer organizations enhanced abilities to communicate with outside stakeholders, made possible through unique communication characteristics and an increased level of communicative connectivity. This dissertation advances our understanding of organization-stakeholder communication by investigating the phenomenon across three levels. At the global level, we present a categorization of interaction behaviors, with prescriptions for researching each category across three research perspectives. At the organizational level, we utilize three case studies to describe how different organizations can implement social media uniquely, differentiated by the degree of emphasis on regulated or empowered communications. At the individual level, we examine the motivating factors which influence an individual\u27s desire to use a personal technology (such as social media) for a work-related purpose. Our findings contribute to the growing literature on organizational social media use in two forms. For practice, we explicate numerous mechanisms which both enable and advance the use of social media for stakeholder interaction. The three essays uniquely describe how organizations can increase the effectiveness of social media interaction strategies. For research, we extend the current understanding of the phenomenon through a detailed, tri-level investigation. Our findings break some new ground into the utilization of social media and motivate future research on this new form of communication

Policy and market strategies of the ecotourism industry in developing countries

Ecotourism is a growing industry around the world. However, in more recent years, ecotourism has become more than just a business. Developing nations have seen ecotourism contribute meaningfully to the local economy, the environment and indigenous populations. Forward-thinking public-sector policies to appropriately incentive the industry have come a long way. And, as the public and private sectors work together to mitigate problems in the industry such as greenwashing amongst bad actors and the ethical and moral concerns of what can be described as cultural colonialism, the good actors offer pristine examples of how ecotourism can set the stage for larger but more sustainable commercial developmentPublic AffairsBusiness Administratio

When Spheres Collide: A Refocused Research Framework for Personal Use of Technology at Work

Continued advancements in technology and more flexible work arrangements have caused employees’ personal and work spheres to collide, increasing the prevalence of the personal use of technology at work. This collision of often competing priorities presents dilemmas for employees in determining how best to manage tasks throughout the day. Prior conceptualizations of “cyberloafing”, “cyberslacking”, “personal web use,” etc. from prior research classify the behavior as unnecessarily negative and often include non-essential constraints. In this paper, we offer an updated definition and refocused research framework that uses novel insights drawn from the multitasking literature to guide researchers in addressing a central question: how can employees most effectively manage their personal use of technology at work? We address various topics and offer research questions to properly align research and practice while re-initiating further investigations into this interesting phenomenon

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA QUALITY IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND PH.D. CURRICULA

Data quality procedures are vital in conducting survey research, yet they are under-emphasized in information systems (IS) Ph.D. curricula and published journal articles. In this research-in-progress, we offer the “5-C Framework” to evaluate the current state of IS survey research, as it pertains to data quality, provide insight into where IS Ph.D. curricula may be lacking, and offer a basis for developing new curricula that address those gaps. In pursuit of our objectives, we present preliminary findings from our analysis of IS survey research between 2008 and 2017. This work should interest those developing IS Ph.D. curricula. Establishing guidelines, based on the 5-C framework, can aid educators in teaching Ph.D. students how to enact and communicate data quality procedures effectively

Edwin Adcock II and James Burleson in a Senior Voice Recital

This is the program for the joint senior voice recital of baritone Edwin Charles Adcock II and baritone James Walker Burleson. Donna McCoy assisted Adcock; La Juana Terrell assisted Burleson. The recital took place on February 11, 1980, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

AIS Teaching Curation Project: The Introductory Course in Information Systems

The Association for Information Systems (AIS) Teaching Curation Project aims to highlight and summarize research within the association that focuses on the major courses taught in Information Systems (IS) programs. The present literature review is a companion to a curation website specific to the introductory course in IS. In this review, we identify three major themes that pervade this literature: IS program enrollment, pedagogy, and curriculum. We use these themes to structure our summary of the research on the importance of the introductory course and various approaches to instruction. These themes also provide a framework for positioning future research. For instructors of the introductory course, this review and the companion website hosted by the AIS serve as a reference for recommendations and inspiration

AIS Teaching Curation Project: The Introductory Course in Information Systems

The Association for Information Systems (AIS) Teaching Curation Project aims to highlight and summarize research within the association that focuses on the major courses taught in Information Systems (IS) programs. The present literature review is a companion to a curation website specific to the introductory course in IS. In this review, we identify three major themes that pervade this literature: IS program enrollment, pedagogy, and curriculum. We use these themes to structure our summary of the research on the importance of the introductory course and various approaches to instruction. These themes also provide a framework for positioning future research. For instructors of the introductory course, this review and the companion website hosted by the AIS serve as a reference for recommendations and inspiration

Moving Beyond Automation: A Framework and Research Agenda Studying the Role of Information Systems in e-HR

Building on Zuboff’s (1985) concepts of the “automating” and “informating” effects of information technology, this study develops a framework that identifies the major areas in which information technology (IT) has the potential to transform the practice and delivery of human resource (HR) management. The framework briefly outlines how a human resource information system (HRIS) assists in the automation of HR processes and supports better information gathering and decision making by managers and HR professionals. Then, using the recruiting function of human resources, the manuscript illustrates how this framework can be used to inform HRIS research and identify gaps in the HRIS literature. This study concludes with a discussion of research questions, which, if examined, will help inform researchers as they study the use of IT to support the firms’ HR function

Data Quality Procedures in Survey Research: An Analysis and Framework for Doctoral Program Curricula

To ensure validity in survey research, it is imperative that we properly educate doctoral students on best practices in data quality procedures. A 14-year analysis of 679 studies in the AIS “Basket of 8” journals noted undercommunication in the most pertinent procedures, consistent across journals and time. Given recent calls for improvements in data transparency, scholars must be educated on the importance and methods for ensuring data quality. Thus, to guide the education of doctoral students, we present a “5-C Framework\u27\u27 of data quality procedures derived from a wide-ranging literature review. Additionally, we describe a set of guidelines regarding enacting and communicating data quality procedures in survey research

MARCKS regulates growth and radiation sensitivity and is a novel prognostic factor for glioma

Purpose This study assessed whether Myristoylated Alanine Rich C-Kinase Substrate (MARCKS) can regulate glioblastoma (GBM) growth, radiation sensitivity and clinical outcome. Experimental Design MARCKS protein levels were analyzed in five GBM explant cell lines and eight patient-derived xenograft tumors by immunoblot, and these levels were correlated to proliferation rates and intracranial growth rates, respectively. Manipulation of MARCKS protein levels was assessed by lentiviral-mediated shRNA knockdown in the U251 cell line and MARCKS over-expression in the U87 cell line. The effect of manipulation of MARCKS on proliferation, radiation sensitivity and senescence was assessed. MARCKS gene expression was correlated with survival outcomes in the Repository of Molecular Brain Neoplasia Data (REMBRANDT) Database and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Results MARCKS protein expression was inversely correlated with GBM proliferation and intracranial xenograft growth rates. Genetic silencing of MARCKS promoted GBM proliferation and radiation resistance, while MARCKS overexpression greatly reduced GBM growth potential and induced senescence. We found MARCKS gene expression to be directly correlated with survival in both the REMBRANDT and TCGA databases. Specifically, patients with high MARCKS expressing tumors of the Proneural molecular subtype had significantly increased survival rates. This effect was most pronounced in tumors with unmethylated O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoters, a traditionally poor prognostic factor. Conclusions MARCKS levels impact GBM growth and radiation sensitivity. High MARCKS expressing GBM tumors are associated with improved survival, particularly with unmethylated MGMT promoters. These findings suggest the use of MARCKS as a novel target and biomarker for prognosis in the Proneural subtype of GBM