1998 IACISRefereedProceedings

"Information Systems Beyond 2000"

International Association for Computer Information Systems

Cancun, Mexico October 1-3,1998UB/TIB Hannover 89119 040514

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Management of an Integrated CIS/Industrial Partnership Program 1"Value-Added Approach to Traditional Cooperative Education"Marino Niccolai University of South AlabamaSharon Vest University of South Alabama

Using Active Server Pages Technology in Systems Analysis and 9Design CoursesThorn Luce Ohio University

Intranet - An Alternative for Information System Implementation 19Tomaz Turk University of LjubljanaMojca Indihar Stemberger University of LjubljanaJurij Jaklic University of Ljubljana

Faculty Reactions Toward the Use of a New Multimedia Instructional 27Technology: The Florida Gulf Coast University Teaching PodiumRichard Christoph Dakota State UniversityGerald Schoenfeld Florida Gulf Coast University

Utilization and Impacts of Information Technology Application on 35End-Users in US and MexicoReza Torkzadeh University of Texas at El PasoLeopoldo Gemoets University of Texas at El Paso

Bewildered by the Menu Maze of Automated Phone Attendants: 43Are Companies Creating a Breeding Ground for Customer Dissatisfaction?Conni Schwartz Purdue UniversityAl Crispo Purdue University

Back to the Future: A Business/Education Partnership Emphasizing 49Foundation Computing TechnologiesGalen Crow Illinois State University

The Challenge Ahead: Education and Information Systems in the 5121st CenturyDewey Swanson Purdue University

From Advanced Visual BASIC to Web Programming 59Roy Boggs Florida Gulf Coast University

Characteristics and Impacts of Internet Banking Systems in Slovenia 65Samo Bobek University of Maribor

Towards Virtual Universities - ATM-Based Teleteaching in Germany 67F. Bodendorf University of Erlangen-NurembergR. Grebner University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Search and Classification of "Interesting" Business Applications in the 75World Wide Web Using a Neural Network ApproachKarl Kurbel Europe University ViadrinaKirti Singh Europe University ViadrinaFrank Teuteberg Europe University Viadrina

Adapting the Traditional Face-to-Face Instructional Approaches to 83On-Line Teaching and LearningAlex Koohang National-Louis UniversityAngela Durante National-Louis University

Learning C++ Via the Web: An Interactive Approach 93Yousif Al-Bastaki University of BahrainNezar Maroof University of BahrainDonya Al-Ansari University of Bahrain

The Intranet: Empowering the Office 101Tom Seymour Minot State University

Advanced Information Systems for Supply Chain Management 109Kazuo Nakatani Florida Gulf Coast UniversityAlex Ruiz-Torres Florida Gulf Coast University

What is the Efficacy of a Synthesized List of Core Competencies for Systems 117Analyst that was Derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics Information?William Perry West Carolina University

Integration of Enterprise Resource Planning Concepts into a Diverse 119College of Business Curriculum Using SAP R/3 SoftwareFrank Andera Central Michigan University

Information Security (INFOSEC) Distance Education Course Design 121Karen Forcht James Madison University

A Graphical Software Implementation of Decision-Theoretic Modeling 125for Expected Utility Problems and Its Use in an Information SystemsClass AssignmentMichel Mitri Eastern Michigan University

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Data Center Costing Methodologies 133Gordon Couturier University of TampaThomas Kumbat TECO Energy

Using Videoconferencing and Multimedia in the Required MBA Information 141Systems Course: One User's ExperienceDonald Moscato Iona College

On-Line Stock Trading: A Course Whose Time Has Come 147Diane Lockwood Seattle University

Distributed Database Equivalence Over High-Speed Networks 151Jesper Johansson University of Minnesota

The Jaguar Motif in the Olmec and Mayan Cultures 159Jay Liebowitz University of Maryland (UMBC)

Enhancing Pedagogy Using the Internet and World Wide Web: Its Impact 167on Learning on a Global ScaleSharon Paranto Northern State University

Windows 98: Memphis 175Alisha Worsham Texas A&M UniversityJack Shorter Texas A&M UniversityKaren Forcht James Madison UniversityJoan Pierson ' James Madison University

Packaged Multimedia Presentations: Restructuring, Redesign, and Utilization 183Robert Beasley Franklin College of IndianaKaren Wade Franklin College of Indiana

Information Systems in the Year 2000: Do Some Believe the Old Way is 191Still Best?Robert Behling Bryant CollegeWallace Wood Bryant College

Justification of Information Systems: Practical Tax and Accounting 199ConsiderationsSusan Williams Georgia Southern UniversityKenneth Johnson Georgia Southern UniversityPaige Rutner Georgia Southern University

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The Impact of Interactive Multimedia on Learning: Two Quantitative Studies 207Claudia Orr Northern Michigan UniversitySandra Pointdexter Northern Michigan UniversityDavid Allen Northern Michigan University

Brazilian Managers' Motivation for Using Information Technology 215Donaldo de Souza Dias Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

An Analysis of Electronic Mail Function 223Carl Case University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

The University That Distance Learning Built 231Gary Williams Western Carolina UniversityLynn Heinrichs Western Carolina University

Comparison of Project Risks: Strategic Opportunities and Necessary Evils 239Janis Gogan Bentley CollegeJane Fedorowicz Bentley CollegeAshok Rao Bentley College

Can Organizational Downsizing Cause Technostress? 247Victor Sohmen Trinity Western University

Using CGI Scripts to Develop a Generalized On-Line Examination and 257Grading SystemNarayan Murthy Pace UniversityAvon Puri Pace University

Using Hands-On Exercises in the Business Data Communications Course 265Charles West Bradley UniversityLarry Cornwell Bradley University

Business Process Reengineering Impacts Higher Education: Business 273Curriculum Cross-FuntionalizationDaniel McFarland Rowan University

An Investigation of the Influence of CASE Methodology Support on the 281Methodological Correctness of Data Flow DiagramsDavid Jankowski California State University-San Marcos

Introduction to Computing: One School's Course 289Cindy Hanchey Oklahoma Baptist UniversityDale Hanchey Oklahoma Baptist University

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Trends in Computer Skills of Entering Freshmen 295Dale Hanchey Oklahoma Baptist UniversityCindy Hanchey Oklahoma Baptist University

Technical Aspects of Integrating SAP R/3 into a College of 303Business CurriculumChristopher McBride Central Michigan University

The Need of Component Programming and Object Databases 305Chang-tseh Hsieh University of Southern MississippiBinshan Lin Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Systems Development Life Cycle in a Developing Country: 313A Constrained ModelPatrick Lee Fairfield UniversityWinston Tellis Fairfield University

Using Computer Technology to Teach Information Systems: 321Impact on LearningD.G. Duncan California State University-HaywardG.E. Wagner California State Polytechnic University

Using Intelligence Factors for Enhancing Student Learning 329Jagdish Agrawal Purdue University

Emergence of Mobile Computing in the Computer Information Systems 337Jagdish Agrawal Purdue University

Does Information Technology Really Pay Off? 345Francois Bergeron Universite Laval, Ste. Foy, QuebecLouis Raymond Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Quebec

Determinants of Communication in Student Software Development Teams 353Vance Wilson University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The IS'97 Model Curriculum and Liberal Arts: An Illustration 361of NoncontradictionWilliam Tastle Ithaca CollegePatricia Woodworth Ithaca College

Middleware: Where the Client Meets the Server 369Phillip Rawles Purdue University

SAP Enterprise Software: A Web-Based Course 377Roger Hayen Central Michigan UniversityMonica Holmes Central Michigan University

A Framework for the Integration of SAP R/3 Enterprise Software 385into the MIS CurriculumRoger Hayen Central Michigan UniversityMonica Holmes Central Michigan UniversityJames Cappel Central Michigan University

Microcomputer Competency: An Analysis of a Skills-Based Assessment 393Approach to Teaching a General Education Computer Competence CourseDebbie Tesch Morehead State UniversityBonnie Bailey Morehead State UniversityRobert Tesch Morehead State University

Making the Transition to Visual Basic 401Alka Harriger Purdue UniversityKyle Lutes Purdue University

Use of a Discussion Web to Facilitate Communication in an MIS Course 407Roger Hayen Central Michigan UniversityMonica Holmes Central Michigan UniversityJames Cappel Central Michigan University

Skill Transfer in User Training and Learning 411Jennifer Thomas Pace University

An Empirical Study of Reuse in Software Development 419Michael Doran University of South AlabamaMarino Niccolai University of South AlabamaGeorge Clark Accelerated Technolgies Incorporated

Training on Data Warehousing 427Robert Little Auburn University-MontgomeryMichael Gibson Middle Tennessee State University

Virtual Reality: A Look into Its Future 429Sudesh Duggal Northern Kentucky University

Information Technology and Its Relationship to Culture Values: A 437Comparison of Americans, Mexicans and Germans - The Human FactorJohn Merchant California State University-SacramentoSylnovie Spann University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

A Theoretical Framework and Methodology to Identify Reengineering 445OpportunitiesDiana Kao University WindsorRodrigo Llerena University of Windsor

The Year 2000 Date Issue: Technical Problem with Major Managerial 453Challenges and ImplicationsFrederick Kohun Robert Morris CollegeWilliam Sipple Robert Morris CollegeRobert Skovira Robert Morris College

Using Javascript in HTML Documents 459Robert Skovira Robert Morris CollegeFrederick Kohun Robert Morris CollegeDavid Bennett Robert Morris College

The Home Page as Visual Event 467Robert Skovira Robert Morris CollegeFrederick Kohun Robert Morris CollegeDavid Bennett Robert Morris CollegeJohn O'Banion Robert Morris College

Factors Affecting the Users' Satisfaction with Health Information System 475Ching-Wen Wang Providence University-TaiwanJen-Ruen Wu Providence University-TaiwanChang-tseh Hsieh University of Southern Mississippi

The NEADT 2 Rapid Application Design Tool and Possible Extensions 483forNEADT3William Newman University of Nevada-Las VegasMichael Ekedahl Consultant

A Process-Driven Learning Environment for Student Teamwork 491Shirley Becker American UniversityCatalina Boggio American University

Expert Systems Implementation: Expected Versus Realized Benefits 499Sung Shim Fairleigh Dickinson University

Telecommuting: An Alternative Approach to Work in the New Millennium 505Ewuuk Lomo-David North Carolina A&T State University

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Computer Technologies in Information Systems (IS) Industry and Academia: 507A Joint Academic/Industry InvestigationSooun Lee Miami UniversityDavid Yen Miami UniversityHung Tang Western Michigan University

Assessing Data Mining: Is There Really Gold to be Found? 509Micki Hyde Southern Illinois UniversityLee Maier Middle Tennessee State University

Are Information Systems Curricula Keeping Up? 517Stanley Gambill Middle Tennessee State UniversityLee Maier Middle Tennessee State University

An Interview Study of the Use of Object COBOL in University Curricula 519Walter Hollingsworth University of MobileClaude Simpson Northwestern State University of LAPenny Simpson Northwestern State University of LACarroll Aby Northwestern State University of LATom Hanson Northwestern State University of LA

Internal Controls and Computer Crime: Identifying and Controlling 521Employee FraudSusan Haugen University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireRoger Selin University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Web-Based Study of Web and E-Mail Etiquette Practices 527Margaret Kilcoyne Northwestern State University of LAWalter Creighton Northwestern State University of LAPenny Simpson Northwestern State University of LACarroll Aby Northwestern State University of LAClaude Simpson Northwestern State University of LA

Identifying Future Trends in Information Technology 531Michael Savoie University of DallasMahesh Raisinghani University of Dallas

Managing a Firm's Knowledge Base for Competitive Advantage 537Pi-Yueh Lian Management ConsultantLeon Crosby Emporia State UniversityJohn Pearson St. Cloud State University

Four Views of Process Reengineering 545Delvin Grant Rochester Institute of Technology

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Beyond Process Reengineering 551Delvin Grant Rochester Institute of Technology

An Architectural Framework for Salesforce Automation Systems 559Paul Hardenberger Mega ManufacturingMohammad Dadashzadeh Wichita State University

Process Measures for the Next Millennium Classroom 561Tod Sedbrook University of Northern Colorado

Data Visualization and Graphical Presentation 569William House University of Arkansas-FayettevilleMichael Benefield Arkansas Tech UniversityLinda Benefield Arkansas Tech University

Using Web Pages to Coordinate the Internship and Placement Process in 579Higher EducationSharon Paranto Northern State UniversityScott Peterson Northern State University

A Method Based Logic for DSS Development 585Huizhang Shen Tianjin University-ChinaPeiliang Gu Tianjin University-ChinaZhenggang Kang Tianjin University of Commerce

A Comparative Analysis of Teaching Methodologies Used With Application 593Software Tools: Hands-On vs Teacher-DemonstrationLorraine Willoughby Minot State UniversityRobert Stocker Utah State University

Helping Students Succeed in a First Programming Course: 603A Way to Correct Background DeficienciesSusan Lisack Purdue University

Legal and Ethical Issues to be Considered with Cyberspace Pornography 611Daphyne Thomas James Madison UniversityKaren Forcht James Madison University

A Study of Best Practices in Designing and Supporting Effective Virtual Teams 621Jeremy Lurey California School of Prof PsychologyMahesh Raisinghani University of Dallas

Distance Education—Building for the Future 627David Douglas University of ArkansasTimothy Cronan University of Arkansas

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Multimedia as an Instructional Medium: Can It Replace the Lecture? 629Sylnovie Spann University of ArkansasTimothy Cronan University of ArkansasJennifer Kreie New Mexico State University

The Role of Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems in Creating 637Competitive Advantage for the New MilleniumMichael Busing James Madison University

How Satisfied are Business Students with the Instructional Technology 645Used in MIS Classes?Betty Kleen Nicholls State UniversityWayne Shell Nicholls State UniversityChris Cox Nicholls State University

The Effectiveness of Distance Learning as an Educational Tool 647Joan Hubbard State University of West GeorgiaCharles Hubbard Clayton College & State UniversityJack Johnson State University of West GeorgiaKaren Forcht James Madison University

Distance Education: Evaluating the Alternatives and Discussion on 653Success StrategiesGerald Schoenfeld Florida Gulf Coast UniversityRichard Christoph Dakota State University

Recruiting and Retaining IT Specialists: A Changing Paradigm 655Diane Lockwood Seattle UniversityAl Ansari Seattle University

Client-Server Technology: Benefits, Implementation and Security Concerns 657Sudesh Duggal Northern Kentucky UniversityVinitKohli Keller Hewitt

Study Shows Demand for Internet Programmers 665J.K. Pierson James Madison UniversityFaye Teer James Madison UniversityAlicia Aldridge Appalachian State University

Personal Software Process: A Guide to Manage One's Own 673Programming EffortMeledath Damodaran University of Houston-Victoria

Web-based Information Technology for Local Governments 677Minoo Amini Ball State University

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Reducing Organizational Complexity - The Role of Information 683Technology in the Downsizing ProcessRoger Sor Edith Cowan University-AustraliaLanny Entrekin Murdoch University-Australia

Information Resource Management for Small Business 691DuLan Lesjak University of Maribor

The Role of Design When Teaching Rad Tools in Programming Courses 699Alka Harriger Purdue UniversityKyle Lutes Purdue UniversityJames LaBarre University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

An Assessment of Using Response Latency to Estimate Levels of 703Certainty Associated with Production Rules in Expert SystemsJerald Feinstein George Washington UniversityErik Winslow George Washington UniversityThomas Nagy George Washington UniversityJohn Coyne George Washington University

Project Management Utilization in Business and Industry 711James LaBarre University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireJohn Melrose University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireJill Nelson Minnesota Mutual Insurance Company

Web-based Education: A Comparative Study 719Thomas Hilton Utah State University

Toward an Integrated Approach to Object Identification During 721Systems Analysis: A SynthesisChristopher Jones Utah Valley State College

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