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.
In the Twitter world, the weak ties are strong
Wielding influence on Twitter is all about getting thousands or even millions of followers, right? Not exactly. It turns out there are other, potentially better ways to measure someone’s impact on the burgeoning social-media platform. New research by Dr.
What do you know? When sharing knowledge, relationships matter
Some workers turn to the Internet when they need answers to questions. Others pop down the hall in hopes that a more knowledgeable coworker is available to help.