Dissertation Advising and Committee Membership
International Institutions
1. Bakari, Jabiri Kuwe. “Toward a Holistic Approach of Managing ICT Security in Organisations: A Case Study in a Developing Country,” Stockholm University, pre-proposal, December 2006 (opponent role).
2. Damien, Joseph. “Three Essays on the Career Transitions of IT Professionals,” Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Ph.D. awarded, 2005 (external examiner).
3. Dery, Kristine Francese. "How Do Organizations Align Human Resource Management with Information Technology? An Exploratory Study of Four Australian Firms," University of Melbourne, Australia, Ph.D. awarded, 2004 (committee member).
4. Siponen, Mikko. "Designing Secure Information Systems and Software: Critical Evaluation of the Existing Approaches and a New Paradigm," University of Oulu, Finland, Ph.D. awarded, 2002 (opponent role).
5. Magnusson, Christian. "Hedging Shareholder Value in an IT Dependent Business Society: The Framework BRITS," Stockholm University, Ph.D. awarded, 1999 (opponent role).
Georgia State University
6. Elie-dit-cosaque, Christophe. “IT Adaptation Strategies,” CIS Dept., GSU and University of Paris, Dauphine, working on proposal, 2006 (dissertation co- chair with Michel Kalika).
7. Pallud, Jessie. “Usability of Museum Websites,” CIS Dept., GSU and University of Paris, Dauphine, working on proposal, 2006 (dissertation co-chair with Michel Kalika and Emmanuel Monod).
8. Ding, Yi. “Service, Information and System Quality: Theoretical Development and Empirical Analysis,” CIS Dept., working on proposal, 2006 (dissertation chair).
9. Sneha, Sweta. “The Case for e-Health: Essays on Networking and Use of Innovative Systems in Health Care,” CIS Dept., working on proposal, 2006 (dissertation co-chair with Upkar Varshney).
10. Kasi, Vijay. “Escalation Commitment in Information Technology Projects: A Goal Setting Theory Perspective,” Center for Process Innovation [CEPRIN], proposal defended, 2006 (committee member).
11. Wei, Yujie (Jack). “Time Perceptions, Consumer Goals, Product Preference and Choice: A Socio-emotional Selectivity Theory Perspective,” Marketing Dept., proposal defended, 2006 (committee member).
12. Mosteller, Jill. “Impact of Online Information Load on Satisfiers and Maximizers within a Choice Context,” Marketing Dept., proposal defended, 2006 (committee member).
13. Tang, Xinlin. “Inter-organizational Relationship Portfolio Management: A Digital Enablement Perspective of Process Alignment and Process Innovation,” Center for Process Innovation [CEPRIN], proposal defended, 2005 (committee member).
14. Checchi, Ricardo. “The Influence of Institutional Structures in Digital Integration in International Contexts,” CIS Dept., working on dissertation proposal, 2006 (dissertation chair).
15. Randolph, Adriane. “Linking Individual Characteristics and Technology Features of Biometric Interface Systems,” CIS Dept., proposal defended, 2006 (committee member).
16. Yu, Jifeng. “Network Effects on New Venture Formation: A Network Knowledge Framework,” Management Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2006 (committee member).
17. Cleaveland, Catherine. “The Role R&D Investment Tax Incentives and Dividend Imputation Credits Play in the Dividend Tax Puzzle,” School of Accountancy, Ph.D. awarded, 2006 (committee member).
18. Ghiyoung, Im. “Exploration and Exploitation in Interorganizational Information Sharing and Performance,” CIS and Center for Process Innovation [CEPRIN], Ph.D. awarded, 2006 (committee member).
19. Burton-Jones, Andrew. “New Perpectives on the Systems Usage Construct,” CIS Dept, Ph.D. awarded, 2006 (dissertation chair).
20. Wright, Beverly. “The Impact of Data Collection Methodology and Warning Labels on Adolescents’ Survey Response Factors,” Marketing Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2005 (committee member).
21. Zablah, Alex. “A Communication-Based Perspective on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Success,” Marketing Dept, Ph.D. awarded, 2005 (committee member).
22. Guilabert, Margarita. “Attitudes Toward Consumer-Customized-High-Tech Products: The Role of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Technology Readiness and Customer Customization Sensitivity,” Marketing Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2005 (committee member).
23. Woo, Han G.. “Reuse of Scenario Specifications Using an Automated Relational Learner,” CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2004 (committee member).
24. Wood, John Andrew. “Perceptual Cues that Influence Buyer’s Assessments about the Trustworthiness of Sellers during Initial Sales Exchanges,” Marketing Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2004 (committee member).
25.
Chua, Cecil. “Database as a Contributing Discipline for Information Systems,” CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2003 (committee member).
26.
Rich Klein. "The Effect of e-Business Enabled Symmetric Information Sharing Practices in Vendor / Client Relationships," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2002 (dissertation co-chair with Arun Rai).
27.
Yin, Jie. "Interactivity of Internet-Based Communications: Impacts on E-Business Consumer Decisions," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2002 (dissertation chair).
28. Sayrac - Yaveroglu, Idil. "The Relative Effects of Price, Brand Name, and Store Name on Buyers' Product Evaluations in Online and Offline Markets and the Moderating Role of Web Expertise," Marketing Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 2002 (committee member).
29. Volkov, Slava. "Personalized Content Aggregation at Web Portals: Tailoring the Content Bundle Based on Content Provider's Credibility," Ph.D. awarded, 1999 (dissertation chair).
30.
Rose, Gregory. "The Impacts of Download Time on e-Consumers: An Experiment in Electronic Commerce," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1999, Fall, 1998 (dissertation chair).
31. Wallace, Linda. "Development of an Instrument to Measure Project Risk," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1999 (committee member).
32. Lee, Jung Woo. "Amethodological and Methodological Systems Development: An Experiment," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1998 (committee member).
33.
Gefen, David. "Social Trust and the Adoption and Diffusion of Information Technology," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1997 (dissertation chair).
34.
Allen, Jeff. "The Disposition to Play: The Relationship between Technological Innovation Adoption and Micro-Computer Playfulness in Individuals," Decision Science Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1997 (committee member).
35. Randles, Ted. "Telemedicine's Impact on the Medical Diagnostic Process: Towards a Refined DSS Theory," Decision Science Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1997 (committee member).
36.
Mann, Joan. "Distinctive Features of Runaway IT Projects," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1996 (committee member).
37.
Goette, Tanya. "Determining Factors in the Successful Use of Adaptive Technology by Individuals with Disabilities: A Field Study," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1995 (committee member).
38.
Yoon, Seokjoong. "An Investigation of Information Technology's Influence on the Relationship between Environmental Uncertainty and Organizational Communication Patterns," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1994 (committee member).
39.
Marchewka, Jack. "The Effects of Power Symmetry and Goal Interdependence on User and System Developer Interaction in Information Systems Development: A Controlled Experiment," CIS Dept., Ph.D. awarded, 1993 (committee member).
University of Minnesota
40.
Karahanna, Elena. "Evaluative Criteria and User Acceptance of End-User Information Technology: A Study of End User Cognitive and Affective Processes," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1993 (co-dissertation chair with Norm Chervany).
41.
Ang, Soon. "The Etiology of Outsourcing," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1993 (co-dissertation chair with Larry Cummings).
42.
Collins, Rosann. "Impact of Information Technology on the Work Processes and Performance of Knowledge Workers," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1993 (committee member).
43.
Evaristo, Roberto. "An Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Information Characteristics and Information Technology on Individual Information Load," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1993 (committee member).
44.
Trower, Jonathan. "The Use of Goal Setting to Impact Motivation in MIS Project Teams: A Field Study," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1992 (co-dissertation chair with Jim Wetherbe).
45.
Nance, William. "Task/System Fit and Knowledge Worker' Use of Information Technology: A Study of Auditors," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1992 (co-dissertation chair with Gordon Davis).
46. Kim, Woosaeng. "Resource Scheduling for Real-time Database Systems," University of Minnesota, Computer Science Department, University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1991 (committee member).
47.
Sambamurthy, Vallabhajosyula. "Supporting Group Performance during Stakeholder Analysis: the Effects of Alternative Computer-Based Designs," University of Minnesota, Ph.D. awarded, 1989 (committee member).
Other U.S. Institutions
48. Collar, Emilio. “An Investigation of Programming Code Textbase Readability Based on a Cognitive Readability Model,” University of Colorado, Boulder, Ph.D. awarded, 2005 (committee member).
49. Wu, Yu "Andy". “We Govern, Therefore We are Secure: Using IT Governance to Control Adverse Selection in Information Security Budgeting,” University of Central Florida, proposal defended, 2006 (committee member).
