Information Systems Research Vol. 21‚ No. 2‚ June 2010‚ pp. 249–270 issn 1047-7047 eissn 1526-5536 10 2102 0249 informs ® doi 10.1287/isre.1080.0220 © 2010 INFORMS Technological Frames‚ Organizational Capabilities‚ and IT Use: An Empirical Investigation of Electronic Procurement J. Mack Robinson College of Business‚ Georgia State University‚ Atlanta‚ Georgia 30303‚ amishra@gsu.edu Robert H. Smith School of Business‚ University of Maryland‚ College Park‚ Maryland 20742‚ ragarwal@rhsmith
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Core IT Capabilities Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store‚ retrieve‚ transmit and manipulate data. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks‚ but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology‚ such as computer hardware‚ software‚ electronics‚ semiconductors‚ internet‚ telecom equipment
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KEL028 SUNIL CHOPRA Six Sigma Quality at Flyrock Tires Susan Douglas‚ vice president of quality at Flyrock Tires‚ was wondering how to explain the value of Six Sigma quality to the people within her organization. Flyrock‚ a major manufacturer of tires in the United States‚ had five manufacturing facilities where tires were made and another 20 facilities for various components and material used in tires. Quality had always been emphasized at Flyrock‚ but lately quality was a bigger issue because
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The Capabilities and Effects of Background Music S. Wakeley Wayne State College Abstract Nonverbal communication speaks louder than verbal communication; therefore‚ nonverbal communication‚ such as background music‚ needs to be sensibly evaluated. As a form of nonverbal communication‚ background music is capable of influencing a target audience. In advertising‚ emotions can be shifted depending on the music being played in the background and the same feelings are then transferred to the product
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Improving the NPD Process by Applying Lean Principles: A Case Study Bimal P. Nepal‚ Texas A & M University Om Prakash Yadav‚ North Dakota State University Rajesh Solanki‚ RTI International Metals Abstract: This article extends the new product development (NPD) literature by presenting a case study of a lean product development (LPD) transformation framework implemented at a U.S. based manufacturing firm. In a departure from typical LPD methods‚ in this article the design structure matrix
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to The Five Capabilities Guiding questions: What are the five capabilities‚ how are they demonstrated and how are they connected to achieving your personal and learning goals? This task is designed to provide you with an opportunity to: explore the five capabilities link the capabilities to personal and learning goals. Through Term 1 and 2 you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of the 5 capabilities. You need to demonstrate your understanding of each capability and link one
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Review core capabilities. Core capabilities are critical issues in operations management. Why are core capabilities an asset? Are there any instances in which a firm’s core capabilities can be a liability rather than an asset? In general‚ core capabilities are an organization’s key ability that sets it aside from competitors. According to Qfinance‚ the definition of core capabilities is a key ability or strength that an organization has acquired that differentiates it from others‚ gives it
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Course Title: Strategy & Policy Section: A Semester: Fall 2012 Program: MS-Mgt Assignment #5 [Position Paper: Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management] Submitted to: Dr. Sarwar M. Azahar Submitted by: Syed Shahid Hussain 12013092-016 Maham Shahid 12014092-001 Rehman Asif 12013092-011 Due Date: 13th December 2012 Submission Date: 13th December 2012 Marks: Comments: _______________________________________________________________________
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CRITICAL PARAMETERS AFFECTING PROCESS VALIDATION Steevan Dominic Introduction Validation is an integral part of quality assurance; it involves systematic study of systems‚ facilities and processes aimed at determining whether they perform their intended functions adequately and consistently as specified. Validation in itself does not improve processes but confirms that the processes have been properly developed and are under control. Adequate validation is beneficial to the manufacturer
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Assignment 4 Dissertation Review By Gary Evan Mair An assignment submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DISS-725 course as part of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Nova Southeastern University DISS-725- The System Development Process Fall 2013 Professor: Dr. Yair Levy Due: December 10‚ 2013 2013 Title of the Dissertation: Responsibility Factors of Reducing Inefficiencies
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