There is a definite focus in Information Systems (IS) research that is based around the identification of variables that measure the factors that influence IS success in small business. Identification of measures is of importance to the individuals running those businesses as well as researchers...

Analyzing an information system through knowledge’s point of view causes a change that, inevitably, engenders the awareness of the importance of the human and sociocultural dimensions to improve its performances. This chapter, based on a Model for Global Knowledge Management within the...

This paper aims at analysing the differences between two major research fields: Economic intelligence and knowledge management. A framework showing the complementarities between those two fields is set up. After a literature review on those two fields we explain that economic intelligence and...

Patient Journey Modeling, a relatively recent innovation in healthcare quality improvement, models the patient's movement through a Health Care Organisation (HCO) by viewing it from a patient centric perspective. A Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) provides a standard project management...

Computer mediated interaction offers a rich application area for exploring communication between communities and service delivery provider. This paper outlines the conceptual framework, methodology and initial interpretations of a pilot study undertaken by a governmental human service network,...

Business process integration and automation have gained popularity among business community, in the recent past. This increased popularity can be seen as a result of the widespread use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as part of maximizing the benefits of Business Process...

Environment is a broad and complex issue. It is likely be inaccessible to most laypersons, whereas, environmental experts are likely to have a limited field of expertise. Hence, there is a need for comprehensive and accurate environmental information in many situations. This research aims at...

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Studies of information systems1 have largely neglected, despite their great importance, such relevant information technologies as B2B online reverse auctions (ORAs).2 In an attempt to make up for this neglect, we provide an empirical application of the extent to which the IS discipline has the...