A causal analysis of the impact of information systems and supply chain management practices on operational performance: evidence from manufacturing SMEs in …

E Bayraktar, M Demirbag, SCL Koh, E Tatoglu… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
This study has empirically tested a framework identifying the causal links among supply
chain management (SCM) and information systems (IS) practices, SCM–IS related inhibiting …

Benefits management–a literature review and elements of a research agenda

J Braun, F Ahlemann, G Riempp - 2009 - aisel.aisnet.org
Benefits Management (BM) deals with the systematic planning, realization and controlling of
the intended benefits of IS/IT projects, beyond the traditional success measures of staying …

A cost control system development: A collaborative approach for small and medium-sized contractors

V Benjaoran - International journal of project management, 2009 - Elsevier
Construction business comprises a number of small and medium-sized contractors which
form the major part of the industry. The existing research on the new ICT development is …

Business and IT alignment; answers and remaining questions

AJ Silvius, B De Waal, J Smit - Pacis 2009 Proceedings, 2009 - aisel.aisnet.org
A key success factor for a successful company in a dynamic environment is effective and
efficient information technology (IT) supporting business strategies and processes. In recent …

Training, competence, and business performance: Evidence from E-business in European small and medium-sized enterprises

DH Olsen, TR Eikebrokk - … Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR), 2009 - igi-global.com
This article examines the relationship between training, competence and performance of
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of e-business. Literature review …

Beyond the Red Queen syndrome: CRM technology and building material suppliers

P Love, DJ Edwards, C Standing, Z Irani - Engineering, Construction …, 2009 - emerald.com
Purpose–Many businesses operating in the construction and engineering sector have been
trying to respond to the demands being imposed on them by utilising information technology …

Measuring the impacts of an IC development service: The case of the Pietari business campus

P Kujansivu, LÃ Antti - Electronic Journal of Knowledge …, 2009 - academic-publishing.org
Intellectual capital (IC) development includes a wide set of activities focusing on the
improvement of an organisation's intangible resources. However, it is often unclear what …

Applying critical realism to information and communication technologies: a case study

S Fox - Construction management and economics, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Critical realism is a philosophy of science which has been developed as an alternative to
positivism and interpretivism. It has been argued that critical realism should be applied to …

Understanding risk-taking behavior of groups: A “decision analysis” perspective

JS Valacich, S Sarker, J Pratt, M Groomer - Decision Support Systems, 2009 - Elsevier
Past research has extensively investigated the effect of media, especially focusing on how
anonymity increases risk-related behaviors of groups when using computer-mediated …

Mobile information and communication technology and management of business changes in construction companies in Slovenia

N Suman, D Ursic, M Psunder… - Systemic Practice and …, 2009 - Springer
In this paper, we are using the business process reengineering (BPR) concept together with
the potentials of mobile information and communication technology (mobile ICT) to interpret …