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Title: Antecedents of IT-Business Strategic Alignment and the Moderating Roles of Goal Commitment and Environmental Uncertainty.
Creator: Yayla, Ali Alper, Hu, Qing, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Aligning information technology (lT) strategy with business strategy has been one of the top concerns of practitioners and scholars. Despite the documented positive effects of strategic alignment on organizational success, only few organizations consider themselves in alignment. Although numerous studies exist about IT-business alignment, the empirical studies based on strong theories have been rare in the alignment literature. This dissertation attempts to fulfill this gap by proposing and...
Show moreAligning information technology (lT) strategy with business strategy has been one of the top concerns of practitioners and scholars. Despite the documented positive effects of strategic alignment on organizational success, only few organizations consider themselves in alignment. Although numerous studies exist about IT-business alignment, the empirical studies based on strong theories have been rare in the alignment literature. This dissertation attempts to fulfill this gap by proposing and empirically validating a comprehensive strategic alignment model. Drawing on prior literature, we identified five antecedents of alignment; centralization, formalization , shared domain knowledge, successful IT history and relationship management. We further hypothesized that the effects of these antecedents are mediated by the drivers of alignment, which are conceptualized as the level of connection of lT and business planning and the level of communication between IT and business managers. Furthermore, the proposed research model investigated the moderating effects of goal commitment of business executives to achieving and sustaining strategic alignment and environmental uncertainty. The results showed that both drivers had significant effects on alignment, and the effect of connection is about twice that of communications. Our findings also support for the effects of all antecedents except centralization. Finally, we found partial support for the effects of moderating variables. Overall, the main contribution of this dissertation is the development and empirical validation of a comprehensive strategic alignment model with considerations for antecedents and potential moderating effects, thus extending the alignment literature by differentiating the effects of dimensions of environmental uncertainty as well as introducing the goal commitment and IT unit structure constructs, and providing prescriptive insight for managing IT-business strategic alignment.
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Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000617
Subject Headings: Information Technology--Management, Strategic Planning, Management Information Systems
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Title: Maturity of IT risk management practices and reporting structure: an it manager perspective.
Creator: Vincent, Surani, Higgs, Julia, Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, School of Accounting
Abstract/Description: In December 2009, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) approved enhanced proxy disclosure rules requiring companies to disclose the board’s leadership structure and the board’s role in risk oversight. Apart from general business risks, boards are increasingly interested in Information Technology (IT) risks as it affects all aspects of the organization (PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC], 2013). Since the effectiveness of IT risk management depends on senior managers’ actions, this dissertation...
Show moreIn December 2009, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) approved enhanced proxy disclosure rules requiring companies to disclose the board’s leadership structure and the board’s role in risk oversight. Apart from general business risks, boards are increasingly interested in Information Technology (IT) risks as it affects all aspects of the organization (PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC], 2013). Since the effectiveness of IT risk management depends on senior managers’ actions, this dissertation attempts to answer the question of whether the maturity of IT risk management practices (the extent to which management performs particular activities to identify, assess, monitor and respond to IT-related risks) in organizations depends on the Chief Information Office (CIO) reporting structure and the board’s leadership structure.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004336, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004336
Subject Headings: Corporate governance, Decision making, Information technology -- Management, Information technology -- Social aspects, Management information systems, Risk management, Strategic planning
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Title: SPATIAL NETWORK BIG DATA APPROACHES TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Creator: Herschelman, Roxana M., Yang, KwangSoo, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: Emergency Management Information Systems (EMIS) are defined as a set of tools that aid decision-makers in risk assessment and response for significant multi-hazard threats and disasters. Over the past three decades, EMIS have grown in importance as a major component for understanding, managing, and governing transportation-related systems. To increase resilience against potential threats, the main goal of EMIS is to timely utilize spatial and network datasets about (1) locations of hazard...
Show moreEmergency Management Information Systems (EMIS) are defined as a set of tools that aid decision-makers in risk assessment and response for significant multi-hazard threats and disasters. Over the past three decades, EMIS have grown in importance as a major component for understanding, managing, and governing transportation-related systems. To increase resilience against potential threats, the main goal of EMIS is to timely utilize spatial and network datasets about (1) locations of hazard areas (2) shelters and resources, (3) and how to respond to emergencies. The main concern about these datasets has always been the very large size, variety, and update rate required to ensure the timely delivery of useful emergency information and response for disastrous events. Another key issue is that the information should be concise and easy to understand, but at the same time very descriptive and useful in the case of emergency or disaster. Advancement in EMIS is urgently needed to develop fundamental data processing components for advanced spatial network queries that clearly and succinctly deliver critical information in emergencies. To address these challenges, we investigate Spatial Network Database Systems and study three challenging Transportation Resilience problems: producing large scale evacuation plans, identifying major traffic patterns during emergency evacuations, and identifying the highest areas in need of resources.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013576
Subject Headings: Emergency management, Big data, Emergency management--Information technology
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Title: Will we learn to manage the new electronic technologies before they overwhelm us - Charleston Library Acquisitions Conference.
Creator: Kachmar, Diane
Date Issued: 1994-01
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11526
Subject Headings: Library science--Information technology, Collection management (Libraries), Acquisitions (Libraries)
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Title: Does leadership matter? The effects of information technology expertise on the market value and performance of a firm.
Creator: Khallaf, Ashraf A., Florida Atlantic University, Skantz, Terrance R.
Abstract/Description: This dissertation examines the stock market reaction to 474 announcements of hiring chief information officers (CIOs) in the 1987--2002 period, and firm performance for periods up to two years following the CIO appointment. The study reports that the announcements are associated with significantly positive abnormal returns (0.48 percent). The returns are more pronounced when the new CIO is hired from an IT leader firm (1.94 percent). Abnormal returns are significantly positive related with...
Show moreThis dissertation examines the stock market reaction to 474 announcements of hiring chief information officers (CIOs) in the 1987--2002 period, and firm performance for periods up to two years following the CIO appointment. The study reports that the announcements are associated with significantly positive abnormal returns (0.48 percent). The returns are more pronounced when the new CIO is hired from an IT leader firm (1.94 percent). Abnormal returns are significantly positive related with the CIO's level of education and high-technology firms, and negatively related with firm size. In addition, there is no significant difference in market reaction between the announcements that publicize the creation of a new position and those that imply the filling of an existing position with new hires. Further, the study finds an association between the appointment of the new CIO and subsequent improvement in the accounting measures of profitability. Findings reveal that CIO firms outperform their matched firms and their industry counterparts for the two years following the announcements relative to the year prior to the CIO appointment.
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Date Issued: 2004
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT12095
Subject Headings: Technological innovations--Economic aspects, Performance standards--United States, Organizational effectiveness, Information resources management, Information technology--Management, Corporations--Valuation, Strategic planning
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Title: Framework for requirements-driven system design automation.
Creator: Fonoage, Mihai., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: In this thesis, a framework for improving model-driven system design productivity with Requirements-Driven Design Automation (RDDA) is presented. The key to the proposed approach is to close the semantic gap between requirements, components and architecture by using compatible semantic models for describing product requirements and component capabilities, including constraints. An ontology-based representation language is designed that spans requirements for the application domain, the...
Show moreIn this thesis, a framework for improving model-driven system design productivity with Requirements-Driven Design Automation (RDDA) is presented. The key to the proposed approach is to close the semantic gap between requirements, components and architecture by using compatible semantic models for describing product requirements and component capabilities, including constraints. An ontology-based representation language is designed that spans requirements for the application domain, the software design domain and the component domain. Design automation is supported for architecture development by machine-based mapping of desired product/subsystem features and capabilities to library components and by synthesis and maintenance of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) design structure diagrams. The RDDA framework uses standards-based semantic web technologies and can be integrated with exiting modeling tools. Requirements specification is a major component of the system development cycle. Mistakes and omissions in requirements documents lead to ambiguous or wrong interpretation by engineers, causing errors that trickle down in design and implementation with consequences on the overall development cost. We describe a methodology for requirements specification that aims to alleviate the above issues and that produces models for functional requirements that can be automatically validated for completeness and consistency. The RDDA framework uses an ontology-based language for semantic description of functional product requirements, SysML structure diagrams, component constraints, and Quality of Service. The front-end method for requirements specification is the SysML editor in Rhapsody. A requirements model in Web Ontology Language (OWL) is converted from SysML to Extensible Markup Language Metadata Interchange (XMI) representation., The specification is validated for completeness and consistency with a ruled-based system implemented in Prolog. With our methodology, omission s and several types of consistency errors present in the requirements specification are detected early on, before the design stage. Component selection and design automation have the potential to play a major role in reducing the system development time and cost caused by the rapid change in technology advances and the large solution search space. In our work, we start from a structured representation of requirements and components using SysML, and based on specific set of rules written in Prolog, we partially automate the process of architecture design.
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Date Issued: 2010
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/2975246
Subject Headings: Computer architecture, Computer software, Development, User-centered system design, Information technology, Management, Semantic Web
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Title: iVEST A: Interactive Data Visualization and Analysis for Drive Test Data Evaluation.
Creator: Lee, Yongsuk, Zhu, Xingquan, Pandya, Abhijit S., Hsu, Sam, Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: In this thesis, a practical solution for drive test data evaluation and a real application are studied. We propose a system framework to project high dimensional Drive Test Data (DTD) to well-organized web pages, such that users can visually review phone performance with respect to different factors. The proposed application, iVESTA (interactive Visualization and Evaluation System for driven Test dAta), employs a web-based architecture which enables users to upload DTD and immediately...
Show moreIn this thesis, a practical solution for drive test data evaluation and a real application are studied. We propose a system framework to project high dimensional Drive Test Data (DTD) to well-organized web pages, such that users can visually review phone performance with respect to different factors. The proposed application, iVESTA (interactive Visualization and Evaluation System for driven Test dAta), employs a web-based architecture which enables users to upload DTD and immediately visualize the test results and observe phone and network performances with respect to different factors such as dropped call rate, signal quality, vehicle speed, handover and network delays. iVESTA provides practical solutions for mobile phone manufacturers and network service providers to perform comprehensive study on their products from the real-world DTD.
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Date Issued: 2007
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012532
Subject Headings: Information visualization--Data processing, Object-oriented programming (Computer science), Information technology--Management, Application software--Development
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Firm Social Network, Information Transfer and Information Environment.
Creator: Bhandari, Avishek, Kohlbeck, Mark, Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, School of Accounting
Abstract/Description: I investigate whether or not a firm’s social network size (also known as social capital) impacts the quality of its information environment. Following social capital theory, I posit three potential channels that help bring an informational advantage to wellconnected firms. First, well-connected firms are likely to have timely access to a broader set of information that affords them the opportunity to disclose this information. Second, a social network fosters trust among social peers, which...
Show moreI investigate whether or not a firm’s social network size (also known as social capital) impacts the quality of its information environment. Following social capital theory, I posit three potential channels that help bring an informational advantage to wellconnected firms. First, well-connected firms are likely to have timely access to a broader set of information that affords them the opportunity to disclose this information. Second, a social network fosters trust among social peers, which promotes the transfer of more accurate information within that network. Third, well-connected executives and directors have greater reputational capital at stake, which may encourage them to provide accurate information to the market. I provide evidence that well-connected firms have higher quality information environments. I further document that the beneficial impact of the firm’s social network size on the quality of the firm’s information environment is higher for complex firms. I also find that the beneficial effect of the firm’s social ties on the quality of the firm’s information environment is greater when the firm’s connections are in the same industry or are top executives or are industry leaders or are financiers in the capital markets. My study extends existing social network literature by investigating whether firm’s social connections to outside executives and directors impact the quality of the firm’s information environment. My paper focuses on the networking skills of the executives and directors and extends the literature on how executives’ and directors’ personal characteristics are important. Additionally, I respond to the call by Engelberg et al. (2013) to identify the mechanism by which a CEO’s network creates value to the firm and well-connected CEOs get paid higher compensation. This study also contributes to a growing debate in social network literature between social capital theory and agency theory. Finally, my study is important to the regulators and standard setters as they can provide further evidence on the impact of non-financial information on the information quality surrounding the firm.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004901
Subject Headings: Corporate governance., Social networks., Business networks., Information technology--Social aspects., Issues management., Work environment--Social aspects.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: System Level Modeling and Simulation with MLDesigner.
Creator: Kovalski, Fabiano, Aalo, Valentine A., Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: System modeling has the potential to enhance system design productivity by providing a platform for system performance evaluations. This model must be designed at an abstract level, hiding system details. However, it must represent any subsystem or its components at any level of specification details. In order to model such a system, we will need to combine various models-of-computation (MOC). MOC provide a framework to model various algorithms and activities, while accounting for and...
Show moreSystem modeling has the potential to enhance system design productivity by providing a platform for system performance evaluations. This model must be designed at an abstract level, hiding system details. However, it must represent any subsystem or its components at any level of specification details. In order to model such a system, we will need to combine various models-of-computation (MOC). MOC provide a framework to model various algorithms and activities, while accounting for and exploiting concurrency and synchronization aspects. Along with supporting various MOC, a modeling environment should also support a well developed library. In this thesis, we have explored various modeling environments. MLDesigner (MLD) is one such modeling environment that supports a well developed library and integrates various MOC. We present an overview and discuss the process of system modeling with MLD. We further present an abstract model of a Network-on-Chip in MLD and show latency results for various customizable parameters for this model.
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Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012531
Subject Headings: High performance computing, Electronic data processing--Distributed processing, Information technology--Management, Spatial analysis (Statistics), System design
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Title: Investigating Approaches to Media Literacy: An Analysis of Media Literacy Organizations.
Creator: Francis, Michael, Hyslop-Margison, Emery, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Media literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content...
Show moreMedia literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content analysis and is thematic in nature using a constant comparative method of analysis. Supporting frameworks were established through standards based curriculum development and Schwab’s (1969, 1971, 1973, 1983) ideas of practical deliberation. Purposive heterogeneous sampling was utilized in identifying media literacy organizations from countries considered leaders in media education. This included organizations from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The primary approaches throughout all identified countries include an arts, critical, literacy, protectionist, and tool approach to media literacy. Through the process of curriculum deliberation, it is necessary to reconcile these approaches into one eclectic approach. Although individual subject areas may focus on one approach, it is important to consider all approaches equally during curriculum deliberation. In comparing an eclectic approach to Florida language arts standards (modeled after the Common Core State Standards), it was discovered that an eclectic approach to media literacy is not present. These standards focus almost exclusively on a literacy approach despite state statue requiring the full integration of media literacy. Language arts standards also remain focused on print media despite acknowledging that students should be prepared for success in the 21st century. This is a media saturated world and every subject should implement media literacy principles and approaches that prepare students to succeed in it.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592
Subject Headings: Mass media in education., Media literacy--Curricula., Visual learning., Information technology--Management., Mobile communication systems in education., Creative thinking--Study and teaching.
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Title: The Role of Cues in Buyers' Evaluations of Service Innovations.
Creator: Ramesan, Jayendra, Florida Atlantic University, Georgoff, David M.
Abstract/Description: This dissertation integrates knowledge from consumer behavior, diffusion research, strategy and MIS to investigate the effects of information cues such as price, brand equity, and technology on buyers' service evaluations and behavioral intentions. Specifically, the effects of these information cues on buyers' perceptions of service quality, value and purchase intentions are examined. In addition, this study examines the role of two intervening variables, namely, sacrifice (monetary costs)...
Show moreThis dissertation integrates knowledge from consumer behavior, diffusion research, strategy and MIS to investigate the effects of information cues such as price, brand equity, and technology on buyers' service evaluations and behavioral intentions. Specifically, the effects of these information cues on buyers' perceptions of service quality, value and purchase intentions are examined. In addition, this study examines the role of two intervening variables, namely, sacrifice (monetary costs) and ease of use (non-monetary costs) in buyers' service evaluations. Two interactive services, a home banking service (Citibank & Ameritech) and a home shopping service (Time Warner) were described in a concept test format to subjects in a 4 x 2 x 2 between-subjects factorial design experiment. The sample for the home banking service (281) was composed of undergraduate students drawn from the university while the sample for the home shopping service (409), was composed of individuals living in the South Florida area. The experimental treatments, manipulation checks, dependent and intervening variables were measured using multiple-item seven point Likert-type scales. The data was analyzed using econometric modeling techniques. In both experiments, service quality perceptions were found to be significantly influenced by technology and brand equity perceptions. Brand equity was the main determinant of service quality in both experiments. Service value perceptions were driven by direct effects from service quality, sacrifice and ease of use and indirectly driven by technology and price perceptions. The role of brand equity in value perceptions is ambiguous. Sacrifice was related positively to price perceptions in both studies. Purchase intentions were explained only by value perceptions in both studies. The results suggest that service quality and service value are very different. The value function is more complex than service quality. Service organizations that attempt to create customer value by maximizing service quality ratings at the lowest price need to emphasize other value based determinants such as technology and ease of use. The model suggests a crossfunctional approach should be employed for service design and development in order to maximize service quality and customer value. In addition, this study recommends a substantive pre-launch service concept development and delivery effort by service organizations before introducing new services.
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Date Issued: 1996
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12452
Subject Headings: Human Information Processing--Research, Consumer Satisfaction--Evaluation, Marketing--Management, Quality of Products--Evaluation, Technological innovations, Customer services--Quality control
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