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The State of the Information Systems Field
Henry C. Lucas is Editor-in-Chief of AIS publications. This opinion article is the first in a series on the state of the information field that CAIS plans to publish. The article evaluates the current state of the information systems field and then discusses what AIS members can do to help themselves and what AIS can do to help the field
TOP MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This paper presents the results of a exploratory study of problem solving
by top management in a sample of firms. The purpose of the research is to
determine the nature of the information needed by top management and the role
of computer-based system in suppling it. The paper classifies problems
according to their nature and explores the information sources used to solve
the problems. It is clear that computer-based information can aid in the
solution of some of these top management problems, but probably through
unconventional systems. The implications of the study for systems design are
discussed.Information Systems Working Papers Serie
MARKET EXPERT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
MESS is an expert system to support a decision at the American Stock
Exchange to open an investigation of insider trading. The system was developed
with three experts and extensive prototyping. MESS illustrates multiple roles for an
expert system; it contributes to decision making by seeing that all relevant factors
are considered, stimulating discussion of important criteria, and providing an audit
trail for regulatory review The system also serves a training role for a position with
historically high turnover.Information Systems Working Papers Serie
INFORMATION PROCESSING IN TIE 1990's
Information processing technology has had a profound impact on organizations since the widespread adoption of computers in the 1950s. How will this technology influence management and organizations in the 1990s? Will there be a revolution of management theory and practice?
The purpose of this paper is to present 1) significant trends in the technology and 2) to discuss how senior management can take advantage of the technology to change the fundamental nature of a business. What does the senior manager have to do to see that information technology is employed effectively in the 1990s? What technology is most appropriate for the firm and how should it be selected? How does the firm implement new technology?Information Systems Working Papers Serie
ORGANIZATIONAL POWER AND THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
A theory of intraorganizational power is discussed and applied to the
information services department. The paper presents the results of a study of
the power of five departments in 40 manufacturing plants. Hypotheses about the
levels of power of information processing are not supported by the findings,
however the power theory in general does receive support. Reasons for the
unexpected results that the information services department is perceived as
having low levels of power and influence in the organization are discussed. The
paper suggests several explanations for the findings and possible problems in
the organization. Recommendations to senior management and to the information
services department are offered.Information Systems Working Papers Serie
METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS SURVEY RESEARCH
Empirical survey research has been extremely popular in the information systems
field. However, survey researchers encounter a number of methodological
problems in conducting their studies. This paper presents a model of the research
process and uses it to organize a discussion of the difficulties encountered in doing
IS survey research. The paper concludes with suggestions on how to improve the
quality of IS survey research and improve the information systems field at the same
time.Information Systems Working Papers Serie
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GETS INTO SPACE
Information Technology is changing the nature of organizations and the way all of
us work. IT design variables make it possible to create new organization structures and
new modes of operation. The second order impact of these new types of organizations
and working arrangements is on physical space: virtual organizations, highly mobile work
forces and electronic commerce will change the demand for and nature of office, retail and
industrial space. Yet a third-order impact of this technology will be changes in cities,
suburbs and rural areas brought about by these new trends in space.Information Systems Working Papers Serie
INTEGRATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING: COPING WITH TWO PARADOXES
Information Systems Working Papers Serie
Information technology : strategic decision making for managers
This book is based upon the belief that information technology is one of the key drivers of business in the twenty-first century. This technology is providing new sources of revenue and oportunities to dramatically change a firm’s cost stucture. Information technology (IT) enables organizations to develop radically new stuctures such as value network, in which a focal company undertakes key core activities itself and outsources noncore tasks to partners inthe network. The technology has led to new business models and new types of businesses. IT has become intertwined closely wih corporate strategy.
Some argue that IT is not important, taht everyone has access to the same technology so it cannot provide a competitive advantage. Although this argument sounds reasonable in the context of a reource-based view of strategy, it misses several major points. First some firms gained a significant first mover advantage with IT and maintained that advantage as competitors tired to adopt their business models. Think of organizations such as eBay or Monster.com, the successfull online employment service. Second, acquiring technology is not enough to provide an advantage; the organization must manage IT obtain a return form its technologyinvestments
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