The rise of the Internet and its role in global business has lead to the development of an emerging electronic marketplace, including business to business markets. This research looks at B2B auctions in e-marketplaces versus more traditional B2B auction formats. In particular, we compare open,...

A new Information System must be adopted before it can be used. New Information Systems can be seen as innovations and viewed through the lens of innovations theory. In this article I will argue that much Information Systems research falls into this category, and that its explanation could...

The global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems industry blossomed in the 1990s automating back office operations. These systems have now become essential infrastructure for many companies. These companies are now extending these transaction-based systems to support more strategic and...

Purpose – This paper aims to report on research that examined the recent scholarly literature to identify the information quality attributes associated with radio frequency identification (RFID)-based benefits across sectors of the retail supply chain. Design/methodology/approach –...

The study examines the nature and impact of Japanese idea of continuous improvement (CI) at 14 automobile components companies in Australia. It assesses the extent to which CI practices inform management systems and work organization. The study is focused on the degree to which decentralized...

Objectives: This study aimed to build on the increasing evidence of a link between good people management practice, and organizational and patient outcomes in public health care to document the important human resource management practices in our hospitals. Methods: The design included large...

Purpose – The importance of emotional intelligence (EI) for management success has been established. This paper aims to examine the influence of increased EI capabilities on project success. Design/methodology/approach – This paper first examines the literature in relation to EI then reports...

When contracting through software agents, disputes will inevitably arise. Thus there is an urgent need to find alternatives to litigation for resolving conflicts. Methods of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) need to be considered to resolve such disputes. Having agents understanding what the...

Technology is one of the critical factors in deciding whether technology intensive firms are able to succeed in gaining sustainable economic growth in a highly competitive market. In order to realise sustainable development, it is very important to achieve technological competitiveness. This...

This paper examines the development of a model to assist small businesses in their online Business-to-Consumer (B2C) interactions with customers, predominantly in relation to determining website content that matches overall business strategy. The model was developed to assist small business...