{"title":"Electronic business invading the public sector: considerations on change and design","authors":"M. Wimmer, R. Traunmüller, K. Lenk","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926520","url":null,"abstract":"Electronic Business (e-Business) is a powerful guiding vision for the transformation which the commercial and governmental sector have to undergo. Compared to Commerce, obviously, Government is lagging behind. Yet, for the public sector the rampant success of e-Commerce has acted as a stimulus prompting to raise the engagement in e-Business. Change occurs far and wide and becomes a topic of reflection not only on Business and Government, but also on design. Here, we can only highlight some issues and so, just three issues are treated: impacts on Government; transfer of concepts and systems; consequences on the design of administrative systems.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125093090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Forward markets for transmission that clear at LMP: a hybrid proposal","authors":"R. Tabors","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926293","url":null,"abstract":"Progress on restructuring of the US power system has been slowed, in part, by the debate over market design and, more specifically, over the design of the congestion management system. The paper proposes a hybrid model that combines the most critical elements of the flow-based and locational marginal price approaches. Specifically, the accounting interface between the simplified network representation of the forward market of the flow-based approach and the more detailed network representation of locational pricing for real time settlements are elements of the hybrid model. This solution minimizes the amount of real time congestion cost that is not included in the final cost of the transaction. The California and PJM markets are examples of each of the isolated approaches, respectively. The paper uses them to illustrate the flaws in each of these market structures and to identify how each market would improve if operated under the proposed hybrid model.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125880689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A framework for collaboration and knowledge management","authors":"J. Nunamaker, N. Romano, R. Briggs","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926241","url":null,"abstract":"Two of the most heralded recent Information Technology (IT) advances are Knowledge Management (KMS) and Collaborative Information Systems (CIS), yet neither has become a mainstream part of how many companies and knowledge workers (KWs) accomplish real work on a daily basis. We propose here two conceptual hierarchies for each of these new technologies that we believe independently may provide a structure for organizations and individuals to assess their current level of capability in each area. Further, we assert that the two hierarchies are complementary and can be integrated to provide a framework for IT capability in terms of Intellectual Bandwidth (IB.) In this paper we describe the two hierarchies and then present the integrated framework and introduce the concept of IB as the sum of an organizations' CIS and KMS capabilities. Finally we map sample technologies into the framework and explain how the technologies enable individuals, teams and organizations to achieve various levels of KIS and CIS capability. Future research in this area will focus on developing and validating constructs and measures of IB in terms of both KMS and CIS.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126162182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Group processes in conflict: the impact of communication channels on consensus building","authors":"Morgan Shepard, W. B. Martz","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926215","url":null,"abstract":"Most researchers, practitioners and theorists describe group problem solving as having a divergent phase (production) and a convergent phase (selection). Research has shown that groups using multiple communication channels produce more ideas, and more unique ideas than groups using a single communication channel. The research study described here attempts to extend this theme and more closely examine the impact of the production phase on the selection phase of group problem solving. The results show that groups using a single communication channel generate more actual consensus than groups using multiple communication channels. In addition, the single channel discussions provide more integrative comments and these integrative comments may help explain the difference in consensus.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123586037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Croteau, Simona Solomon, L. Raymond, F. Bergeron
{"title":"Organizational and technological infrastructures alignment","authors":"A. Croteau, Simona Solomon, L. Raymond, F. Bergeron","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.927162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.927162","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this empirical study is to find ways that best support business performance through the alignment of organizational and technological infrastructures. Adapting D. Tapscott and A. Caston's (1993) infrastructure themes, the organizational infrastructure includes components such as common vision, cooperation, empowerment, adaptability and learning, and the technological infrastructure addresses dimensions such as user involvement, connectivity, distributed computing, flexibility and technology awareness. Top managers from 104 organizations completed a questionnaire. The data analysis is performed using structural equation modeling techniques. The results indicate that the alignment of organizational and technological infrastructure enhances business performance.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115077106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In the kingdom of expertness, the profane is king. Carriers of medical innovations","authors":"B. Dardelet","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926566","url":null,"abstract":"In an attempt at understanding the embeddedness of heterogeneous actors in the emerging field of telemedicine, I identify actors who possess medical knowledge (classified as \"experts\"), as well as other actors (classified as \"profanes\") who control technology (which is another form of knowledge). Currently, both sets of actors are merged and are involved in the creation of what may be seen as a social construction of medical innovation. This dichotomy between profanes and experts is analysed by following several recent French telemedicine programmes. In this paper, I identify the actors, typologies and trajectories of these programmes. The analysis then proceeds to determine how the localization of innovation influences its evolution and provides the identity of a heterogeneous actor network. In conclusion, I present trajectories between medical knowledge and technical know-how within a broader social dimension, where arenas are built beyond the initial users and where past conventions challenge the affinity between the profanes' status and the experts' value.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115096847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural relevance: hip-hop music as a bridge to the digital divide","authors":"S. White, Wanda F. Lester","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926204","url":null,"abstract":"America faces a real challenge to its position as a global leader in information technology, which impacts the preparedness of the national workforce. The 21/sup st/ century worker is facing a dynamic environment, where knowledge, speed, and technical proficiency will determine the \"haves\" and the \"have nots\". This lack of technology proficiency has produced a \"digital divide\" for many underrepresented groups. This paper proposes to use a medium that is culturally relevant to inner-city youth-hip-hop music-to increase information technology awareness and acceptance, fostering use of resources that offer wealth-creation in an Internet-based economy.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115353813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information systems for small holder agricultural producers: the MERCOSUR Onion's Information Net","authors":"C. Cattaneo, Gustavo Matocq, Esteban Tapella","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926203","url":null,"abstract":"Arrangement of adequate pricing information of agricultural products that are cultivated by small farmers constitutes a key element to facilitate commercial operations, improving their incomes. So, it is necessary to develop an agile, dynamical and transparent information mechanism, in order to link producers, buyers, technical, and public organizations, between themselves and others. These elements were taken into account to implement MERCOSUR Onion's Information Net. It was started in 1998 by the Agricultural Social Program (PSA) and INTA in San Juan's province (Argentina). Today, there are more than 20 representatives of public and private institutions of various South American countries that participate in it. The main aim of the experience was the articulation of an information net-system which linked the agents who participate in producing and marketing the products, in order to have information to permit every actor knowing at all times the situation of the product's markets.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116091972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using models in virtual world design","authors":"H. Holmstrom, M. Jacobsson","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.926228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.926228","url":null,"abstract":"One possibility that the Internet gives us is to create graphical virtual worlds that give the participants an experience of being present at a virtual location and interact with other people there. We argue that new methods for design and development are needed for creating virtual worlds. The paper reports on a design project where the goal was to create a virtual world for academic interaction. In the project we explored an alternative design approach where physical models in Lego were utilized. Our conclusions are that virtual world design can benefit from concepts and methods from other design principles but also needs to adhere to the unique characteristics of the medium, and that the use of physical models has both advantages and drawbacks but can be beneficial to the design process. We also make an observation regarding the possibilities for virtual worlds as platforms for learning activities.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"292 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122296302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The mediating role of identity fit: understanding the relationship between communication media, demographic differences, and creativity","authors":"S. Thatcher","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.2001.927121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2001.927121","url":null,"abstract":"Four recent trends (increased diversity, increased use of teams, increased use of a variety of communication media, and increased focus on creative output) have created a need for understanding how diversity and communication media influence individuals, their interactions within groups, and their influence on creativity. In previous work, the concept of identity fit was developed to explain how the psychological mechanisms inherent in group work and the situational effects defined by the team and organizational context interact to determine individual outcomes. The current study looks at the extent to which communication media and demographic diversity predict creativity. Identity fit is predicted to mediate the relationships between the antecedents and creativity. Results of a field study show that communication media and demographic differences have a significant effect on creativity. Identity fit mediated the relationship between communication media and creativity. Implications of these results are discussed.","PeriodicalId":201648,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122796321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}