Using organizational control theory and a related model of firm level outsourcing capabilities, we analyze the effects of buyer, contract, and vendor characteristics on abnormal stock returns among buyer firms that have announced large scale Information Technology (IT) and Business Process...

This study examines the impact of self-efficacy, perceived collective efficacy, and tolerance for the discomforts associated with change, on intentional readiness for change. Our quantitative study is based on 489 survey responses from faculty and administrators across a variety of U. S....

A multi-sided platform can only succeed if a critical mass of users can join. This is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for a platform's success. However, there is a limited understanding of the factors that contribute to reaching such critical mass. In this study we identify ways to...

We analyze the effect of buyer, contract, and vendor characteristics on abnormal stock returns among firms that have announced large scale Information Technology (IT) and Business Process outsourcing (BPO) contracts.We draw upon a comprehensive dataset on outsourcing announcements, augmented...

Hackers account for enormous costs associated with computer intrusion in a world increasingly reliant on computer and Internet-based technologies. Within the hacker community, there are “good” hackers called white hat hackers and “bad” hackers called black hat hackers. Essentially, one...

The foundation of our society depends on proper legislative leadership, making well-deliberated decisions and tough choices on policy on behalf of its citizens. This presentation explores if mindfulness influences legislative policymaking and legislative effectiveness. It considers the role of...

Developments in digital technology offer new opportunities to design new products and services. However, creating such digitalized products and services often creates new problems and challenges to firms that are trying to innovate. In this essay, we analyze the impact of digitalization of...