scholarly journals Professional Life of Information System Graduates—Impressions and Experiences

10.28945/4325 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Human Resource Policies ◽  
Career Ambition ◽  
Large Survey

Aim/Purpose: We explore impressions and experiences of Information Systems graduates during their first years of employment in the IT field. The results help to understand work satisfaction, career ambition, and motivation of junior employees. This way, the attractiveness of working in the field of IS can be increased and the shortage of junior employees reduced. Background: Currently IT professions are characterized by terms such as “shortage of professionals” and “shortage of junior employees”. To attract more people to work in IT detailed knowledge about experiences of junior employees is necessary. Methodology: Data from a large survey of 193 graduates of the degree program “Information Systems” at University od Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover (Germany) show characteristics of their professional life like work satisfaction, motivation, career ambition, satisfaction with opportunities, development and career advancement, satisfaction with work-life balance. It is also asked whether men and women gain the same experiences when entering the job market and have the same perceptions. Findings: The participants were highly satisfied with their work, but limitations or re-strictions due to gender are noteworthy. Recommendations for Practitioners: The results provide information on how human resource policies can make IT professions more attractive and thus convince graduates to seek jobs in the field. For instance, improving the balance between work and various areas of private life seems promising. Also, restrictions with respect to the work climate and improving communication along several dimensions need to be considered. Future Research: More detailed research on ambition and achievement is necessary to understand gender differences.

Trust in Management Information Systems (MIS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Meeßen ◽  
Meinald T. Thielsch ◽  
Guido Hertel
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Trust In Management ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Trust In Technology ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Abstract. Digitalization, enhanced storage capacities, and the Internet of Things increase the volume of data in modern organizations. To process and make use of these data and to avoid information overload, management information systems (MIS) are introduced that collect, process, and analyze relevant data. However, a precondition for the application of MIS is that users trust them. Extending accounts of trust in automation and trust in technology, we introduce a new model of trust in MIS that addresses the conceptual ambiguities of existing conceptualizations of trust and integrates initial empirical work in this field. In doing so, we differentiate between perceived trustworthiness of an MIS, experienced trust in an MIS, intentions to use an MIS, and actual use of an MIS. Moreover, we consider users’ perceived risks and contextual factors (e. g., autonomy at work) as moderators. The introduced model offers guidelines for future research and initial suggestions to foster trust-based MIS use.

scholarly journals The formation, properties and impact of secondary organic aerosol: current and emerging issues

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 5155-5236 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hallquist ◽  
J. C. Wenger ◽  
U. Baltensperger ◽  
Y. Rudich ◽  
D. Simpson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Organic Aerosol ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Aerosol Formation ◽  
Organic Components ◽  
Modeling Studies ◽  
Tropospheric Aerosol ◽  
Emerging Issues

Abstract. Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) accounts for a significant fraction of ambient tropospheric aerosol and a detailed knowledge of the formation, properties and transformation of SOA is therefore required to evaluate its impact on atmospheric processes, climate and human health. The chemical and physical processes associated with SOA formation are complex and varied, and, despite considerable progress in recent years, a quantitative and predictive understanding of SOA formation does not exist and therefore represents a major research challenge in atmospheric science. This review begins with an update on the current state of knowledge on the global SOA budget and is followed by an overview of the atmospheric degradation mechanisms for SOA precursors, gas-particle partitioning theory and the analytical techniques used to determine the chemical composition of SOA. A survey of recent laboratory, field and modeling studies is also presented. The following topical and emerging issues are highlighted and discussed in detail: molecular characterization of biogenic SOA constituents, condensed phase reactions and oligomerization, the interaction of atmospheric organic components with sulfuric acid, the chemical and photochemical processing of organics in the atmospheric aqueous phase, aerosol formation from real plant emissions, interaction of atmospheric organic components with water, thermodynamics and mixtures in atmospheric models. Finally, the major challenges ahead in laboratory, field and modeling studies of SOA are discussed and recommendations for future research directions are proposed.

scholarly journals Informatics and the Challenge of Determinism

Sci ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Philip Moore ◽  
Hai Van Pham
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Information Systems Design ◽  
Novel Technologies

Motivation: There is a paradox at the heart of informatics where practical implementation generally fails to understand the socio-technical impact of novel technologies and disruptive innovation when adopted in ‘real-world’ systems. This phenomenon, termed technological determinism, is manifested in a time-lag between the adoption of novel technologies and an understanding of the underlying theory which develops following research into their adoption. Methods: We consider informatics theory as it relates to: social informatics and how humans’ function in society, the relationship between society and technology, information systems, information systems design, and human–computer interactions. The challenges posed by novel technologies and disruptive innovation are considered as they relate to information systems and information systems design. Open research questions with directions for future research are discussed with an introduction to and our proposed approach to socio-technical information system design. Significance: We conclude that the adoption of disruptive innovation presents both opportunities and threats for all stakeholders in computerised systems. However, determinism is a topic requiring research to generate a suitable level of understanding and technological determinism remains a significant challenge.

scholarly journals Introductory Information Systems Course Redesign: Better Preparing Business Students

10.28945/4058 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Gina Harden ◽  
Robert M. Crocker ◽  
Kelly Noe
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Course Redesign ◽  
College Of Business ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Complete Overhaul

Aim/Purpose: The dynamic nature of the information systems (IS) field presents educators with the perpetual challenge of keeping course offerings current and relevant. This paper describes the process at a College of Business (COB) to redesign the introductory IS course to better prepare students for advanced business classes and equip them with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills demanded in today’s workplace. Background: The course was previously in the Computer Science (CSC) Department, itself within the COB. However, an administrative restructuring resulted in the CSC department’s removal from the COB and left the core course in limbo. Methodology: This paper presents a case study using focus groups with students, faculty, and advisory council members to assess the value of the traditional introductory course. A survey was distributed to students after implementation of the newly developed course to assess the reception of the course. Contribution: This paper provides an outline of the decision-making process leading to the course redesign of the introductory IS course, including the context and the process of a new course development. Practical suggestions for implementing and teaching an introductory IS course in a business school are given. Findings: Focus group assessment revealed that stakeholders rated the existing introductory IS course of minimal value as students progressed through the COB program, and even less upon entering the workforce. The findings indicated a complete overhaul of the course was required. Recommendations for Practitioners: The subject of technology sometimes requires more than a simple update to the curriculum. When signs point to the need for a complete overhaul, this paper gives practical guidance supplemented with relevant literature for other academicians to follow. Recommendation for Researchers: Students are faced with increasing pressure to be proficient with the latest technology, in both the classroom where educators are trying to prepare them for the modern workplace, as well as the organization which faces an even greater pressure to leverage the latest technology. The newly designed introductory IS course provides students, and eventually organizations, a better measure of this proficiency. Future Research: Future research on the efficacy of this new course design should include longitudinal data to determine the impact on graduates, and eventually the assessment of those graduates’ performance in the workplace.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated Accounting Information Systems (AIS) in ERP environment of Vietnamese garment companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Quoc Thong
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
The Way

Identifying factors defining the effectiveness of integrated AIS in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment is really a challenging task. In our research, the effectiveness of integrated AIS in ERP is presented in the form of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model. This study analyzes data collected from 178 Vietnamese garment companies with AIS in an ERP environment. Then, Cronbach’s Alpha test and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) are conducted to assess the reliability of variables. The result identifies 28 variables from Vietnamese garment companies’ managers view grouped into 4-dimensional constructs of the BSC model that define the effectiveness of integrated AIS in an ERP environment. The conclusion on garment companies’ AIS evaluation factors paves the way for future research on other Vietnamese industries’ AIS evaluation in an ERP environment.

scholarly journals Modeling the Influence of Information Systems on Sustainable Business Performance and Competitiveness

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9619
Author(s):  
Natasa Djalic ◽  
Milan Nikolic ◽  
Mihalj Bakator ◽  
Zivko Erceg
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Transition Economy ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Challenging Environment

The necessity for sustainable development, the coronavirus pandemic, and conducting business within the frameworks of the fourth industrial revolution—Industry 4.0 create a challenging environment where enterprises have difficulties to achieve and maintain competitiveness. Information is becoming a core construct when it comes to conducting business in the modern, globalized business environment. In this paper, the influence of information systems (IS) on sustainable business performance and competitiveness is analyzed. Additionally, the influence of human resource management (HRM) and decision making (DM) on sustainable business performance and competitiveness, as two crucial constructs in the new paradigm of conducting business, are addressed. The relations are discussed from the aspect of sustainable development and future post-pandemic business trends. The main goal is to determine the relations between the noted constructs in a transitional setting. In sum, 184 manufacturing enterprises from Republika Srpska were surveyed via a structured survey, where the focus was on quantifying and modeling the influence of IS, HRM, and DM on sustainable business performance. The results indicate that IS, HRM, DM can affect business performance in a transitional economic setting. This approach is novel, as the existing body of literature does not address all the noted influencing factors on sustainable business performance and competitiveness in a transition economy. Hence, this paper significantly contributes to the existing body of literature and provides a solid basis for future research in this domain.

scholarly journals Empirical Assesment of Service Quality Dimension in Technology–based Universities

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Danjuma ◽  
Amran Rasli
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Environmental Technology ◽  
Managerial Implication ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Technological Universities

This study aims to verify the dimensionality of service quality within the context of Nigerian technological universities. Data for this study was collected from five public federal universities which are technology-oriented in Nigeria based on an adapted service quality questionnaire (ADSERVQUAL) from the original studies by Parasuraman et al. (1985, 1988). Respondents were students drawn from all faculties: engineering, management technology, environmental technology, science education, agricultural technology, pure and applied sciences and postgraduate studies. Factor analysis result gave rise to four dimensions from the 27 items of the ADSERVQUAL questionnaire, instead of the original five dimensions by Parasuraman et al. (1985, 1988). For this study, the four dimensions are named: empathy, tangibles, commitment and reliability. Dimensional analysis shows that students’ expectations were perceived to be higher than their perceptions of service quality, resulting to negative service quality perception. Therefore technological universities in Nigeria should strive towards reversing the negative perception of service quality by students in order to improve attachment. Managerial implication and suggestions for future research were made accordingly. Keywords: Technological Universities; Nigeria; attachment Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengesahkan dimensi kualiti perkhidmatan dalam konteks universiti yang berasaskan teknologi di Nigeria. Data untuk kajian ini telah diperolehi daripada lima universiti awam yang berasaskan teknologi di Nigeria berdasarkan asal soal selidik kualiti perkhidmatan yang telah diubahsuaikan (ADSERVQUAL) dari kajian asal oleh Parasuraman et al. (1985, 1988). Responden terdiri daripada pelajar yang dipilih dari semua fakulti: kejuruteraan, pengurusan teknologi, teknologi alam sekitar, pendidikan, sains teknologi pertanian, sains tulen dan gunaan dan pengajian siswazah. Faktor analisis telah berjaya menghasilkan empat dimensi daripada 27 item soalselidik ADSERVQUAL, bukan lima dimensi asal yang diperolehi oleh Parasuraman et al. (1985,1988). Untuk kajian ini, empat dimensi ini dinamakan: empati, tangibel, komitmen dan kebolehpercayaan. Analisis dimensi menunjukkan bahawa jangkaan pelajar dilihat lebih tinggi daripada persepsi mereka terhadap kualiti perkhidmatan, menyebabkan persepsi kualiti perkhidmatan yang negatif. Oleh itu, universiti yang berasaskan teknologi di Nigeria seharusnyaberusaha untuk menukar persepsi negatif oleh pelajar mereka untuk meningkatkan tahap kesetiaan. Implikasi pengurusann dan cadangan untuk kajian lanjutan diberikan. Kata kunci: Universiti Berasaskan Teknologi; Nigeria; kesetiaan

An Accounting Information Systems Perspective on Data Analytics and Big Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esperanza Huerta ◽  
Scott Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Analytic Skills

ABSTRACT Forty-six academics and practitioners participated in the second Journal of Information Systems Conference to discuss data analytics and Big Data from an accounting information systems perspective. The panels discussed the evolving role of technology in accounting, privacy within the domain of Big Data, and people and Big Data. Throughout all three panels, several topics emerged that impact all areas of accounting—developing enhanced analytical and data handling skills; evaluating privacy, security requirements, and risks; thinking creatively; and assessing the threat of automation to the accounting profession. Other topics were specific to a segment of the profession, such as the growing demand for privacy compliance audits and the curriculum adjustments necessary to develop data analytic skills. This commentary synthesizes and expands the discussions of the conference panels and suggests potential areas for future research.

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