Is tech always a source of benefit?
To benefit from a sourcing system, employees need to use it, notes Rob Hornyak, an assistant professor of Information Systems, who teamed up with Arun Rai of Georgia State University to explore adoption of a sourcing enterprise system (SES) at one the largest consumer products companies in the Un
Rethinking R&D: Running contests to find solutions
The rise in “open innovation” contests has helped companies broaden their research and development while reducing their cost and risk of failure.
Top 5 reasons to get your MSIM degree
You've been considering going back to school for a graduate degree. It can help you advance your career, learn more, and earn more. But which degree is right for you and which school offers the best fit for your career, life, and goals?
Can managers live with IT consumerization?
Last week the news of Google's new Hummingbird conversational search engine had analysts buzzing. One of the implications is that business users will expect the same capability from their applications. This is exciting – it adds more fuel to the fire of the consumerization of IT trend.
Engaging globally in a flat world
Information Systems Professor Ajay Vinze has traveled the world as a Fulbright senior specialist since 2008, and now he is continuing his journey on behalf of ASU and the W. P. Carey School.
Leave your comfort zone, get more from EPM
Companies have invested heavily in information technology known as Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems, which generate everything from basic budget and financial statements to complex forecasts of how to best meet consumer demand.
License to innovate: 007 technology
The current James Bond movie, Skyfall, delivers the action and effects we’ve come to expect of the 007 franchise.
Chairman's message: Information Systems in the W. P. Carey MBA climbs in rankings
Business schools are in the midst of rankings season and magazines like U.S. News & World Report have announced their most recent verdicts. At the W. P.
Ebay study: How to build trust and improve the shopping experience
eBay has been one of the biggest and longest lasting success stories of the early dot com era. And a big reason for eBay's success has been its effectiveness at collecting and using data.
Curbing consultant opportunism: What works, what doesn't
Opportunism in business relationships, such as those between consultants and clients, goes beyond harmlessly stretching the truth.