Music Sharing in China: Theoretical Foundations

In this paper we propose a research model, set of constructs, and instrument for collecting data in China to investigate online behavior in the usage of file sharing technologies by music consumers. As a pilot study to test the constructs in our model and its suitability for use in China, we surveyed 152 people the United States. We found the constructs robust for further investigation. The instrument was revised based upon the results of factor analysis and reliability testing and translated into Chinese. Data was further collected from 439 people in China. Results show that the constructs satisfy the reliability testing as well as structural equation modeling for the Chinese sample

DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH MODEL TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES USING COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGIES

The purpose of this paper is to explore the current research focused upon collaboration technologies and propose a research model. A brief summary of the underlying theories is presented, followed by a discussion of themes and factors which are thought to influence the successful outcomes associated with technology use. A proposed model extends the current research stream on collaboration technologies by examining the constructs of trust, technology quality, and collaboration as a behavior

TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING WHY USERS ENGAGE IN M-COMMERCE

This paper’s aim is to review the existing literature in M-Commerce adoption and propose a research model to examine the necessary factors for users to engage in mobile or M-Commerce. First, the stages of commerce are discussed and defined followed by a review of the Technology Acceptance Model and its application for E-Commerce and M-Commerce. Next is an examination of the antecedents and success factors needed for M-Commerce success. Finally, this paper offers a proposed research model for M-Commerce adoption

Influence of Cloud-Based Computing on User Productivity

Cloud computing is a rapidly expanding IT paradigm for providing computational resources to enterprises and end-users. In recent research conducted by Garrison, he concludes that the key enablers of cloud deployment success are chiefly dependent upon relational (trust), technical, and managerial dependencies primarily borne by the firm contracting cloud computing services. In this document we expand upon their research to consider key metrics for the enterprise to consider in the successful adoption of cloud computing with a focus on the end-user. We review of applicable theories which were utilized during previous major IT shifts and well as investigate key user perspectives. The intent is to provide a model which will focus on cloud computing end-user success

Organizational Adoption of Web-enabled Services for Information Dissemination

Although communication, collaboration, and transaction processing are some of the important business functions facilitated by the web, timely dissemination of information is critical for ultimate customer satisfaction and potential profitability. The purpose of this study is to determine the affect that contextual factors such as IS maturity, organizational attributes, and environmental characteristics have on perceived usefulness and adoption of web-enabled services for information dissemination in organizations. The key focus of this article is organizational adoption as opposed to individual acceptance for which there have been numerous studies. A research model and eight hypotheses were developed based on past literature. Data were collected from senior managers in small business organizations using an instrument that was carefully developed and tested. Structural equation modeling was performed to test the goodness of fit of the model and the hypotheses. The model suggested adequate fit. The results indicate the importance of perceived usefulness in organizational adoption of web-enabled services for information dissemination. Other important factors for adoption are IS maturity, IS budget and organizational slack

A STUDY ON KMS ADOPTION: ATTRIBUTES FOR IMPROVING SYSTEM USER SATISFACTION

The electronic knowledge management system (KMS) adoption phenomenon has long been researched with an objective of exploring and improving how corporations can best manage their knowledge assets and capabilities (Alavi and Leidner, 2001). Corporations invest in the technology and people with an assumption that acceptable returns of improved performance and organizational value will result. By having a more complete perspective on what promotes potential KMS adopters to fully engage in the use, support, and ongoing maintenance of the KMS is beneficial to academics and practitioners. This paper proposes that in order to gain the level of KMS user satisfaction which “fully engages” the end user, a closer examination of the culture characteristics is in order. In addition, this paper will consider the practitioner’s perspective where initial acceptance must be extended into ongoing support and continuous input necessary to keep the KMS useful for the end user community

Extending the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model to Cloud Computing

This research in progress paper proposes a parsimonious IS success model to measure net benefits for cloud computing, based on the 2003 Delone and McLean IS Success Model and subsequent IS success research. Early adopters of new technology, such as cloud computing, are a rich resource of information to identify benefits for later adopters. The primary constructs of our model focus on the overall cloud quality (service and system), experience (organization satisfaction and use), and net benefits and identifies relationships among these constructs. To test this model, a quantitative study will survey organizations using cloud computing to determine the benefits of the cloud computing solution they have adopted. The result of this research will produce findings which will enable organizations to target specific cloud-based computing services that align with their organizational requirements to enable them to achieve success

A Cross-Functional Systems Project in an IS Capstone Course

Information systems (IS) practitioners must regularly work cross-functionally with business users when implementing enterprise systems. However, most IS higher education is not truly cross-functional in nature with students typically relying on instructors or even themselves to represent user requirements. To address this gap, we describe an ambitious multi-course project that paired students from an operations management class as business users with students from an undergraduate IS capstone course as systems developers to build an enterprise resource planning (ERP) application. In doing so, we attempted to emulate the critical success factors typically encountered in realistic cross-functional systems projects as identified in existing literature, including top management support, team interaction, communication, project management, and training. We analyze post-project debriefings combined with structural modeling of student survey data to reveal moderate realization of these success factors. We also highlight opportunities for replicating and improving the project as well as review important feedback for our entire IS program