Alternation: Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of the Arts and Humanities in Southern Africa
Purpose-The purpose of the study is to examine the environmental cost identification and usage of... more Purpose-The purpose of the study is to examine the environmental cost identification and usage of Eritrea marble sector and based on the findings to determine the level of effectiveness of EMA implementation for the sector. Research approach-In the study a quantitative research approach with descriptive statistical analysis was used. A questionnaire was used for collecting primary data. Questionnaire survey was undertaken in the senior staff of the available three marble organisations. The secondary source for the study was acquired from the latest audited internal documents of the organisations. Findings-Findings revealed that the sector had a significant impact on environment. Its practice on environmental-related activities and environmental management practices however was at infant stage. The sector was not able to properly identify and allocate its environmental costs. However, by minimising the challenges that impede EMA implementation, from overall results it was apparent that EMA establishment for the sector is feasible. Originality/ Value-Evidences from ministry of mines and energy confirm that the study is the first in Eritrea. The study attempts to analyse the Eritrea marble sector's environmental cost identification and usage, and based on the findings to determine the level of effectiveness of EMA implementation for the sector. The paper provides important insight on EMA implementation.
Abstract: This article considers the possibility of a link between organisational performance and... more Abstract: This article considers the possibility of a link between organisational performance and information technology (IT) investment intensity in SME organisations practising e-Commerce for the period 2001/2002. The answers to the research questions note that in top performing organisations;(i) IT costs as proportions of operating costs were higher;(ii) IT costs as a proportion of turnover was lower, than in weak performing organisations; and (iii) that a positive correlation exists between the Computerisation Index (CI) and the ...
The digital business world is undergoing phenomenal and sometimes turbulent changes. The digital ... more The digital business world is undergoing phenomenal and sometimes turbulent changes. The digital economy has also seen the rise of entirely new businesses. Traditional bricks and mortar'businesses are scrambling to become e-commerce businesses simply to survive in this new era. Whether in original economy or digital, IT investment is important in all businesses. Managing Information Communication Technology Investments in Successful Enterprises reports accounting and other information about business processes to assess ...
From the Editors, The Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA), 1:1, 19... more From the Editors, The Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA), 1:1, 1999, iii-iv. ... ALAN BEATTY - Senior Editor CARLOS CARDENAS - Technical Editor ROBERT KEMPF-Editor JOSEPH LOEFFLAD - Managing Editor TOYGUN OVUL - Technical Editor ...
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol 4, www.mcser.org, Sep 14, 2014
The study determined that there was no theory available for managers on how to invest resources i... more The study determined that there was no theory available for managers on how to invest resources in IS/IT. The authors collected data and developed empirical generalisations that were tested and presented in the form of an IS/IT Investment Theory to a focus group, whose comments were utilized to further refine the theory from which we derived managerial guidelines. Some of the organisations that helped to develop the theory confirmed that they would be prepared to apply these guidelines.
Alternation: Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of the Arts and Humanities in Southern Africa, Dec 1, 2018
The first objective of the paper is to demonstrate the quantitative corroboration of the Green In... more The first objective of the paper is to demonstrate the quantitative corroboration of the Green Information Systems (Green IS) management framework, which comprises the enabling capabilities of Green IS, the moderating concepts, and their relationships to environmental sustainability. The second objective is to demonstrate the framework's verification using the focus group method and member checking. The achievement of these objectives establishes that the framework successfully captured the essential Green IS concepts and interrelationships to be relevant for environmental sustainability, that it was credible, relevant, and an original contribution to the academic body of knowledge. The research was empirical, confirmatory, quantitative, and qualitative. The study provides research design insights by detailing research design choices and rationale. The framework presents verified and salient management focal points for environmental sustainability in the South African banking sector.
Advances in Internet technologies are spawning an information society. Information is easily avai... more Advances in Internet technologies are spawning an information society. Information is easily available to the naive researcher, a simple Google search and one have the information that one require. Universities, governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and cooperates are designing and developing data repositories, information portals and data warehouses. An inappropriate Google search may lead the naive researcher down the wrong path. In a survey of recently completed PhD thesis, some PhD students used a ‘desktop’ research approached. In short, the candidates sat at their computers and mined the Internet for all their data requirements. The purpose of this paper is to try and provide naive researchers with a framework in which to navigate the data on the internet, the ideas in this paper particularly look at the concept of focused problem-based research
Universities in SA are an example of Semi-Governmental Institutes. They have developed and implem... more Universities in SA are an example of Semi-Governmental Institutes. They have developed and implemented a variety of Information Systems (IS) for the use of their students and lecturers. The problem is that insufficient attention has been paid to the impacts of IS on social communities of organisations. The social impact of IS is rarely taken into account when systems are being designed or implemented, leading to many IS failures. This research report gives an account of issues around the interface between IS and society, and addresses the social impact of IS by investigating the IS and its users at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Particular social impacts of IS will be discussed with the objective of proposing a set of guidelines to help ensure that the potential social impacts of tertiary institutes' IS are already being considered in their design and implementation phases, thereby increasing the likelihood of their successful implementation. Those who stand to benefit from information contained in this study include various tertiary institutes' faculties of Information Systems and Technology, the departments responsible for the development of those IS, their users, and encompassing the social community.
Abstract Alignment is important to all organizations. This is confirmed by King (1995) but it is ... more Abstract Alignment is important to all organizations. This is confirmed by King (1995) but it is not yet clear how to achieve harmony between business strategy, information technology (IT) and e-commerce and what the impact of this alignment would be on an organization. In the past, the IT department was responsible for planning, development and management of information systems (IS). With the convergence of e-commerce, gaining an understanding of how e-commerce and IT may be jointly employed to support organizational strategies is ...
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 2013
Little is known about how Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) and small and medium-size... more Little is known about how Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are linked in a developing country. SISP has also been a concern for many in the Information Technology (IT) industry and IT based businesses as a whole. This research seeks to address this shortcoming by exploring what constitutes a typical SME, what role Information Systems (ISs) play in SMEs and what role SISP plays in SMEs. Consequently, a Delphi panel comprising a questionnaire in the first phase and an interview in the second phase was employed. Some correlation was found to exist with the literature, with the exception of the role of IS in SMEs, whether SISP is an on-going activity, and the fact that SISP can be outsourced. Some new facts were discovered, especially on the topic of outsourcing.
This article considers if a link exists between performance and Information Technology (IT) inten... more This article considers if a link exists between performance and Information Technology (IT) intensity in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) Governmental departments practising e-Government. The authors used a questionnaire to collect data. The answers to the research questions note that in top performing e-Government Departments; (i) IT costs as proportions of operating costs were higher; (ii) IT costs as a proportion of income was lower, than in weak performing e-Government Departments; and (iii) that a positive correlation exists between the Computerisation Index (CI) and the Operating Costs ratio.
The Economic and Social Impacts of E Commerce, 2003
The advent of e-commerce has brought about new implications on research directions in the busines... more The advent of e-commerce has brought about new implications on research directions in the business arena. Is it not sufficient to just study the formation of electronic markets in e-commerce. It is also necessary to have insight into the electronic markets' innermost workings. This chapter, therefore, highlights the factors that give these new organizational forms (e-commerce enterprises) sustainable competitive advantages. The chapter is present in three main sections: A study of variety of reports of practitioners and researchers from the international arena, provide a background of prior knowledge in the filed. The analysis of this knowledge base is conceptualized into a framework of key factors affecting e-commerce success. Finally, the results of an empirical study of South African e-businesses are reported on. The authors provide some insight on the application of the conceptual framework as applied in the South African situation.
Abstract Over the past couple of years, the Internet has taken off and organizations will soon re... more Abstract Over the past couple of years, the Internet has taken off and organizations will soon reap economic benefits on it. E-commerce will therefore hopefully emerge as an efficient yet effective mode of creating new markets although most managers still doubt the economic impact and profitability it has. Enabled by global telecommunication networks and the convergence of computing, telecom, entertainment and publishing industries, e-commerce is supplanting (may be replacing) traditional commerce. In the process, it is creating new ...
Tertiary educational institutes have had many Information Systems (IS) developed and implemented ... more Tertiary educational institutes have had many Information Systems (IS) developed and implemented for the use of end-users. The problem is that more often than not, the impacts of IS on social communities of organisations have not been taken into account. This research explores the issues of the interface between IS and society, and addresses the social impact of these systems. A thorough investigation of the IS and users of those systems at the University of South Africa has been undertaken in this study. This research proposes a set of guidelines to help ensure that the social impacts of tertiary institutes' IS are taken into account in the design and implementation of these systems, thereby increasing the chance of success of those systems.
Alternation: Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of the Arts and Humanities in Southern Africa
Purpose-The purpose of the study is to examine the environmental cost identification and usage of... more Purpose-The purpose of the study is to examine the environmental cost identification and usage of Eritrea marble sector and based on the findings to determine the level of effectiveness of EMA implementation for the sector. Research approach-In the study a quantitative research approach with descriptive statistical analysis was used. A questionnaire was used for collecting primary data. Questionnaire survey was undertaken in the senior staff of the available three marble organisations. The secondary source for the study was acquired from the latest audited internal documents of the organisations. Findings-Findings revealed that the sector had a significant impact on environment. Its practice on environmental-related activities and environmental management practices however was at infant stage. The sector was not able to properly identify and allocate its environmental costs. However, by minimising the challenges that impede EMA implementation, from overall results it was apparent that EMA establishment for the sector is feasible. Originality/ Value-Evidences from ministry of mines and energy confirm that the study is the first in Eritrea. The study attempts to analyse the Eritrea marble sector's environmental cost identification and usage, and based on the findings to determine the level of effectiveness of EMA implementation for the sector. The paper provides important insight on EMA implementation.
Abstract: This article considers the possibility of a link between organisational performance and... more Abstract: This article considers the possibility of a link between organisational performance and information technology (IT) investment intensity in SME organisations practising e-Commerce for the period 2001/2002. The answers to the research questions note that in top performing organisations;(i) IT costs as proportions of operating costs were higher;(ii) IT costs as a proportion of turnover was lower, than in weak performing organisations; and (iii) that a positive correlation exists between the Computerisation Index (CI) and the ...
The digital business world is undergoing phenomenal and sometimes turbulent changes. The digital ... more The digital business world is undergoing phenomenal and sometimes turbulent changes. The digital economy has also seen the rise of entirely new businesses. Traditional bricks and mortar'businesses are scrambling to become e-commerce businesses simply to survive in this new era. Whether in original economy or digital, IT investment is important in all businesses. Managing Information Communication Technology Investments in Successful Enterprises reports accounting and other information about business processes to assess ...
From the Editors, The Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA), 1:1, 19... more From the Editors, The Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA), 1:1, 1999, iii-iv. ... ALAN BEATTY - Senior Editor CARLOS CARDENAS - Technical Editor ROBERT KEMPF-Editor JOSEPH LOEFFLAD - Managing Editor TOYGUN OVUL - Technical Editor ...
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol 4, www.mcser.org, Sep 14, 2014
The study determined that there was no theory available for managers on how to invest resources i... more The study determined that there was no theory available for managers on how to invest resources in IS/IT. The authors collected data and developed empirical generalisations that were tested and presented in the form of an IS/IT Investment Theory to a focus group, whose comments were utilized to further refine the theory from which we derived managerial guidelines. Some of the organisations that helped to develop the theory confirmed that they would be prepared to apply these guidelines.
Alternation: Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of the Arts and Humanities in Southern Africa, Dec 1, 2018
The first objective of the paper is to demonstrate the quantitative corroboration of the Green In... more The first objective of the paper is to demonstrate the quantitative corroboration of the Green Information Systems (Green IS) management framework, which comprises the enabling capabilities of Green IS, the moderating concepts, and their relationships to environmental sustainability. The second objective is to demonstrate the framework's verification using the focus group method and member checking. The achievement of these objectives establishes that the framework successfully captured the essential Green IS concepts and interrelationships to be relevant for environmental sustainability, that it was credible, relevant, and an original contribution to the academic body of knowledge. The research was empirical, confirmatory, quantitative, and qualitative. The study provides research design insights by detailing research design choices and rationale. The framework presents verified and salient management focal points for environmental sustainability in the South African banking sector.
Advances in Internet technologies are spawning an information society. Information is easily avai... more Advances in Internet technologies are spawning an information society. Information is easily available to the naive researcher, a simple Google search and one have the information that one require. Universities, governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and cooperates are designing and developing data repositories, information portals and data warehouses. An inappropriate Google search may lead the naive researcher down the wrong path. In a survey of recently completed PhD thesis, some PhD students used a ‘desktop’ research approached. In short, the candidates sat at their computers and mined the Internet for all their data requirements. The purpose of this paper is to try and provide naive researchers with a framework in which to navigate the data on the internet, the ideas in this paper particularly look at the concept of focused problem-based research
Universities in SA are an example of Semi-Governmental Institutes. They have developed and implem... more Universities in SA are an example of Semi-Governmental Institutes. They have developed and implemented a variety of Information Systems (IS) for the use of their students and lecturers. The problem is that insufficient attention has been paid to the impacts of IS on social communities of organisations. The social impact of IS is rarely taken into account when systems are being designed or implemented, leading to many IS failures. This research report gives an account of issues around the interface between IS and society, and addresses the social impact of IS by investigating the IS and its users at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Particular social impacts of IS will be discussed with the objective of proposing a set of guidelines to help ensure that the potential social impacts of tertiary institutes' IS are already being considered in their design and implementation phases, thereby increasing the likelihood of their successful implementation. Those who stand to benefit from information contained in this study include various tertiary institutes' faculties of Information Systems and Technology, the departments responsible for the development of those IS, their users, and encompassing the social community.
Abstract Alignment is important to all organizations. This is confirmed by King (1995) but it is ... more Abstract Alignment is important to all organizations. This is confirmed by King (1995) but it is not yet clear how to achieve harmony between business strategy, information technology (IT) and e-commerce and what the impact of this alignment would be on an organization. In the past, the IT department was responsible for planning, development and management of information systems (IS). With the convergence of e-commerce, gaining an understanding of how e-commerce and IT may be jointly employed to support organizational strategies is ...
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 2013
Little is known about how Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) and small and medium-size... more Little is known about how Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are linked in a developing country. SISP has also been a concern for many in the Information Technology (IT) industry and IT based businesses as a whole. This research seeks to address this shortcoming by exploring what constitutes a typical SME, what role Information Systems (ISs) play in SMEs and what role SISP plays in SMEs. Consequently, a Delphi panel comprising a questionnaire in the first phase and an interview in the second phase was employed. Some correlation was found to exist with the literature, with the exception of the role of IS in SMEs, whether SISP is an on-going activity, and the fact that SISP can be outsourced. Some new facts were discovered, especially on the topic of outsourcing.
This article considers if a link exists between performance and Information Technology (IT) inten... more This article considers if a link exists between performance and Information Technology (IT) intensity in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) Governmental departments practising e-Government. The authors used a questionnaire to collect data. The answers to the research questions note that in top performing e-Government Departments; (i) IT costs as proportions of operating costs were higher; (ii) IT costs as a proportion of income was lower, than in weak performing e-Government Departments; and (iii) that a positive correlation exists between the Computerisation Index (CI) and the Operating Costs ratio.
The Economic and Social Impacts of E Commerce, 2003
The advent of e-commerce has brought about new implications on research directions in the busines... more The advent of e-commerce has brought about new implications on research directions in the business arena. Is it not sufficient to just study the formation of electronic markets in e-commerce. It is also necessary to have insight into the electronic markets' innermost workings. This chapter, therefore, highlights the factors that give these new organizational forms (e-commerce enterprises) sustainable competitive advantages. The chapter is present in three main sections: A study of variety of reports of practitioners and researchers from the international arena, provide a background of prior knowledge in the filed. The analysis of this knowledge base is conceptualized into a framework of key factors affecting e-commerce success. Finally, the results of an empirical study of South African e-businesses are reported on. The authors provide some insight on the application of the conceptual framework as applied in the South African situation.
Abstract Over the past couple of years, the Internet has taken off and organizations will soon re... more Abstract Over the past couple of years, the Internet has taken off and organizations will soon reap economic benefits on it. E-commerce will therefore hopefully emerge as an efficient yet effective mode of creating new markets although most managers still doubt the economic impact and profitability it has. Enabled by global telecommunication networks and the convergence of computing, telecom, entertainment and publishing industries, e-commerce is supplanting (may be replacing) traditional commerce. In the process, it is creating new ...
Tertiary educational institutes have had many Information Systems (IS) developed and implemented ... more Tertiary educational institutes have had many Information Systems (IS) developed and implemented for the use of end-users. The problem is that more often than not, the impacts of IS on social communities of organisations have not been taken into account. This research explores the issues of the interface between IS and society, and addresses the social impact of these systems. A thorough investigation of the IS and users of those systems at the University of South Africa has been undertaken in this study. This research proposes a set of guidelines to help ensure that the social impacts of tertiary institutes' IS are taken into account in the design and implementation of these systems, thereby increasing the chance of success of those systems.
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