Organizational Context and Client-Server Architecture: A Proposed Research Strategy

The unification of information systems (IS) resources regardless of the degree of heterogeneity and the location is a critical issue for IS management. Client-server systems (CSS) is making significant contribution to this enterprise computing. The problem facing many managers is that at present there is no one approach to determine how to leverage theCSS power to information technology (IT). The purpose of the proposed research is to investigate the relationship between two topical domains, organizational context and client-server systems architecture (CSSA). The specific objective of this research is to identify the problems organizations face in CSS environment and study the relationship between the CSS elements and organizational element

Implications of social media use on instruction and student learning: An exploratory study

Despite being a norm in contemporary organizations including in academia, there is limited understanding how multimedia technology use might impact learning. We have also seen a rise in the use of social media applications such as Facebook, tweeter, Instagram, skype, flickr, and blogging among students, but it is unclear the extent to which the academe embraces these applications. In this study, we examine the potential role of multimedia technology and social media use in the learning process. We explore the potential implications for instruction and on student learning of the marriage between multimedia technology and social media use. Focusing on the content delivery component of instruction, we explore potential relationship between the rich multimedia content in Multimedia Information Networks (MINets)-- the structured media collections such as documents, images and videos that are linked by nodes, and the ongoing developments in social media to the learning process. We propose a framework that links instructor to students through social media-- supposing that learning impacts of social media depend upon the interface of the content, particular medium adopted, instructor and student demographics including learning style, teaching style and instructor skills. That is, social media becomes a channel through which learning occurs. Classifying multimedia technology as tools and social media as interactive Web 2.0 Internet-based applications, we employ case studies in developing the framework and we follow up with a discussion of potential implications of social media applications in academia

Implications of social media use on instruction and student learning: An exploratory study

In this paper we explore the use of social media on the content delivery aspects of instruction and potential impacts on student learning. It is our conjecture that impacts of social media use might depend on factors such as the interface of particular medium and learning style, teaching style and instructor skill, and the demographics of students and their instructors. We propose a framework that links instructor to students through social media. That is, social media becomes a channel though which learning occurs. Classifying multimedia technology as tools and social media as interactive Web 2.0 Internet-based applications, we employ case studies in developing the framework and we follow up with a discussion of potential implications of social media applications in academia

An Instrument to Assess Client-Server Architecture in an Organizational Setting

This study reports the final results of a delphi panel procedure used to develop an instrument to assess the client-server system architecture in an organization. At present there is no formal instrument that allows an information systems manager to assess an existing CSS architecture. A delphi panel was used to develop a formal instrument for CSS assessment

Escalation Of Commitment In MIS Projects: A Meta-Analysis

Escalation of commitment emerged as a major explanation for the propensity of management information systems projects to exceed time and budget constraints. Earlier studies demonstrated that escalation in MIS is a common event.  This study presents a meta-analysis of the various theories of escalation that allows for integration of the various escalation factors into a model of irrational escalation and a model of rational escalation. The implications of rational and irrational escalation for the decision making in management of information systems are discussed

Masters Degree In Management Information Systems With A Supply Chain Management Focus

A graduate curriculum in Management Information Systems with a Supply Chain Management focus is presented. The motivation for this endeavor stems from the fact that the global scope of modern business organizations and the competitive environment in which they operate, requires an information system leveraged supply chain management system (SCM) to ensure the efficient delivery of the right product, at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at a competitive price to the customer

Managing Cybersecurity and e-Commerce Risks in Small Businesses

Cybersecurity is a topic of discussion at boardrooms of businesses of all sizes as recent breaches have shown that every sector is vulnerable. Small businesses are becoming aware that their size does not provide safety from breaches. This paper discusses the pattern of increase in cyber breach incidents in businesses of all sizes around the globe, the challenges to cyber resilience found by the Ponemon Institute 2016 survey, offers steps to strengthen cybersecurity and builds customer trust, and reviews available tools on website security to help protect critical data such as SSL encryption

Important Issues in Implementing Global networks

Global communication networks are used by multinational companies for instant access to information and communications. Many advantages can be obtained from implementing a global network; however, many challenges exist in designing and implementing a network that encompasses different countries. This article presents some key issues for the design and implementation of a global network

PREBIOTIC POTENTIAL OF STARCH OF TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA, A COMPONENT OF SOMAVIT®: AN IN VITRO STUDY ON GROWTH MODULATION OF BIFIDOBACTERIUM AND LACTOBACILLUS STRAINS

Prebiotic is a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit. The present study aimed to investigate the prebiotic potential of starch of Tinospora cordifolia (5% w/v) based on in vitro growth stimulation of Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium bifidum, using individual strains and consortia. Bacterial cultures were incubated under anaerobic conditions with starch of Tinospora cordifolia (test) and with distilled water as the control. At various contact time points (0, 1, 48 and 96 hours), small aliquots were sampled. The organisms were plated on specific growth media under anaerobic conditions for Bifidobacterium and microaerophilic for Lactobacillus, and total viable count was determined by standard plate count. Starch of Tinospora cordifolia promoted growth of both bacterial strains, singly and in consortia. The mean log colony forming units (CFU) ± standard deviation of Lactobacillus in test was significantly higher in comparison to control (8.09±0.07 vs 7.06±0.03, p<0.05) at 48 hours incubation, thereafter the growth of Lactobacillus plateaued through 96 hours. CFUs for Bifidobacterium in test were 8.52±0.28 at 48 hours and 8.74±0.14 at 96 hours incubation, both significantly higher (p<0.005) when compared to control. Bifidobacterium in test exhibited 90-fold relative increase in growth when compared to control. Lactobacillus being more robust showed an immediate increase in growth, while Bifidobacterium demonstrated a delayed but sustained growth, which extended over a period of time. These findings suggest that Starch of Tinospora cordifolia may enhance the gastrointestinal health of the host through modulation of overall composition of gut microbiota