Does Size Matter? An Investigation of Collaborative Information Technology Adoption by US Firms

We explore the adoption pattern of seven IT innovations to support taskoriented collaboration between group members working asynchronously or synchronously and the impact of two size-related variables, organization size and the size of the internal IT function, on the adoption of these seven IT innovations. IT adoption is viewed as a transition from the state of non-adoption to adoption (adoption status) and then to the extent of accessibility of the IT to organizational end-users (adoption level). Analysis of data collected from one hundred and eighteen U.S. organizations suggests that adoption patterns of the seven IT clusters vary considerably and that size (organization and IT function) is associated with the aggregate adoption status of the ITs investigated. Larger organizations with larger IT functions had adopted more of the ITs than their smaller counterparts. However, when exploring effects of size-related variables on adoption status of individual IT clusters, our findings suggest that size is associated with adoption of only those IT clusters that may require large resource infusions for acquisition, are fairly complex to use, and require substantial technical support. Size was not found to be associated with the adoption level of the majority of individual IT clusters. However, interestingly, at the aggregate level, our results suggest that once adopted, the IT clusters had higher adoption level in smaller organizations than their larger counterparts. Implications of these findings are discussed along with some directions for practice and research

Organizational Readiness for Business Intelligence and Analytics Systems Success

BI&A systems have the potential to improve business performance by facilitating innovations, creating new products and service, and enhancing decision making effectiveness. However, it requires certain technological and organizational capabilities to fully realize the values of BI&A systems. This study investigates how an organization needs to prepare itself to harvest from its investments in BI&A systems. We build a model using the contingency approach to test factors that affect the success of BI&A systems. The insights from this study can inform managers of business organizations about their organizational readiness for the success of their BI&A systems and identify best practices to implement BI&A systems in business organizations. It will also help advance our knowledge in how to accurately assess the success of BI&A systems

Introduction to IT Enabled Collaboration in Developing Countries Minitrack

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Organizational Assimilation of Collaborative Information Technologies: Global Comparisons

This paper reports on a global initiative to investigate the assimilation of collaborative information technologies (CITs) in task-oriented collaboration. The two classes of CITs explored include conferencing and groupware technologies. Based upon the level of technology access/availability and utilization, four assimilation states are identified. Data collected from 538 organizations in the US

An Empirical Assessment of the Adoption and Use of Collaboration Information Technologies in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong

This paper builds upon innovation diffusion theory and tests a research model to validate five antecedents of collective adoption and use of seven collaborative information technologies (CITs). Analyses of data collected from 344 organizations in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong suggests that size (organization and IT function), centralization of decision-making, degree of integration, and infrastructure connectivity are significantly related to the adoption and use of CITs across all the three regions. Implications of these findings are discussed along with some directions for practice and research

East Mall Redesign between Agronomy Road and W16th Avenue

Our team has been retained by UBC Social Economic Development Studies (UBC SEEDS) to redesign East Mall between Stadium Road and Agronomy Road in attempt to better accommodate sustainable transportation modes. The corridor’s current conditions do not accommodate the high amount of pick-up/dropoff traffic during the evenings, and do not promote sustainable modes of transportation. This report will provide and in-depth review for the detailed design of the transportation, structural, municipal, and environmental disciplines. Our recommended concept involves shifting the existing median East to separate vehicle travel lanes and bike lanes, reconfiguring the intersection of Thunderbird Boulevard and East Mall and upgrading the existing signal, and widening the segment from Thunderbird Boulevard to Agronomy Road to accommodate a new bi-directional bike lane. This design will improve the safety of cyclists, provide an abundance of green space for pedestrians, and reduce conflicts between vehicles and cyclists at drop-off pick-up zones while retaining parking for residents and users of the nearby facilities. An assessment of the existing utilities was conducted to identify impacts on the existing utility networks. The proposed reconfiguration is not expected to affect the system demands the water distribution and sanitary sewer systems. A stormwater management strategy has been developed on site, and the final corridor reduces the captured stormwater volumes within the project area. Specifications for the new permeable concrete cycling lanes and sidewalks have been developed, including an aggregate reservoir base to detain major storm flows for natural infiltration into the subgrade. The new pedestrian canopy consists of W200x31 section profiles for the columns and cantilevers with tempered glass panels mounted as the decking. The structure is 66.86-metres in length and will be constructed along the South side of Agronomy Road. The greenspace consists of the plantation of several new tree species to further improve the aesthetic of the corridor. Additionally, the greenspace has a community garden composed of various flowers to encourage people to gather and enjoy the surrounding landscape hence building the community. Estimated budget for the proposed solution will be $5,163,449 which includes labour, materials, operation & maintenance and a 15% contingency. Construction work will begin on May 2021 with a completion date of December 2021 with a duration of around 9 months. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”Applied Science, Faculty ofCivil Engineering, Department ofUnreviewedUndergraduat