Re-conceptualizing Enterprise Information Systems
5th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference, CONFENIS 2011, Aalborg, Denmark, October 16-18, 2011, Revised Selected Papers
Published on 17. March 2012
VIII, 223 pages
978-3-642-28827-2 (ISBN)
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This book constitutes the post conference proceedings of the 5th International IFIP Working Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems (CONFENIS 2011), held in Aalborg, Denmark, October 16-18, 2011.
The 12 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers are organized in four sections on conceptualizing enterprise information systems; emerging topics in enterprise information systems; enterprise information systems as a service; and new perspectives on enterprise information systems. These papers are complemented by two keynotes and a short summary of the co-located Workshop on Future Enterprise Information Systems using Lego Serious Games.
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Re-conceptualizing Enterprise Information Systems
5th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference, CONFENIS 2011, Aalborg, Denmark, October 16-18, 2011, Revised Selected Papers
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Content
- Title
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Keynotes and Workshops on EIS
- Design of Enterprise Information Systems: Roots, Nature and New Approaches
- Challenges to Design of Enterprise Information Systems
- Roots of Design Theories
- The Nature of Design
- Purposeful
- A Situational Approach - The Current Situation as Point of Departure
- Integration of Subsystems, Perspectives and Time Horizons
- Design Process: Understand - Improve/Innovate - Apply
- Modeling
- Common Responses to Uncertainty and Complexity
- New Approaches and Methods - Seven Propositions
- Conclusion and Implications
- References
- Using Empirical Foundations for Designing EIS Solutions
- Introduction
- Foundational Concepts
- Assessment: Identifying Contingencies of Existing Solutions
- Design: Relating Design Goals to Solution Variations
- Solution Composition from Elementary Design Actions (Approach 2)
- Survey-Based Solution Path Derivation (Approach 3)
- Discussion and Future Research
- References
- A Workshop about the Future of Enterprise Information Systems
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Brief about the Workshop Process
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- The 7 Major Challenges of Future EIS
- IT and Business Working in a Cooperative Environment
- Human Business Systems
- User Simplicity
- Transparency of Control
- Rights Management
- Security
- Standards
- Five LEGO Models Representing different Views on the Future of EIS
- Group 1
- Group 2
- Group 3
- Group 4
- Group 5
- Next Generation Enterprise Information System
- Conclusion
- References
- Conceptualizing EIS
- Different Instrumental Methods Which Can Be Used in New EIS: Theory and Practical Approach
- Introduction
- EDM (Enterprise Decision Management) Approach
- BRMS (Business Rules Management System) Approach together with EIS Leaders
- Competitive Preferences of BRMS Approach in Business
- Conclusion
- References
- A Combined Method for Evaluating Criteria When Selecting ERP Systems
- Introduction
- ERP Selection Criteria
- Modeling ERP Selection
- The PIRCS and SMART Frameworks
- Demonstration Model for Small Business ERP Selection
- Conclusions and Future Research
- References
- Deployment of Open Source ERPs: What Knowledge Does It Require?
- Introduction
- ERPs, Open Source ERPs and Open Source ERP Deployment
- Open Source ERP Deployment in SMEs
- The Open Source ERP Deployment Experiment
- The Foundation of the Experiment
- Technology Acceptance Model 2 (TAM2)
- The Pre-study of Open Source ERP Deployment Experiment
- The Study of Open Source ERP Deployment
- Analysis of the Deployment Experiment
- Finding and Choosing an Open Source ERP
- Installing and Configuring an Open Source ERP
- Getting the First Invoice
- Perceived Ease of Use
- Perceived Usefulness
- Conclusions
- References
- Emerging Topics in EIS
- Towards the Development of Large-Scale Data Warehouse Application Frameworks
- Introduction
- Related Works
- Large-Scale Data Warehouse Application Framework
- Component Analysis of DWHAF
- Constructing the Relationships between Data and Application Models
- Architecture of Proposed DWH Application Framework
- Applying DWHAF in Application Development
- Illustrative Example
- Conclusions and Future Works
- References
- Adaptive EIS with Business Rules Discovered by Formal Concept Analysis
- Introduction
- BRMS Component of the Leading EIS SOFTWARE Companies
- Oracle Business Rules
- SAP NetWeaver Business Rules Management
- MS BizTalk Server
- IBM ILog JRules
- Business Rules Application for CRM
- Rules Discovery by FCA Method
- Rules Quality Criteria
- Conclusions
- References
- Enterprise Information Systems Security: A Conceptual Framework
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Information Security Policy
- Employee Awareness
- Access Control
- Top Level Management Support
- Corporate Governance
- Conceptual Framework
- Conclusions and Future Research
- References
- EIS as a Service
- Implications of ERP as Service
- Introduction
- Implications
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- ERP-as-a-Service
- Method
- Framework of ERP-as-a-Service Implications
- User Perspective
- Supplier Perspective
- New Implications
- More Focus on IT-Value (UO7 and SO8)
- More Proactive Purchasing Behavior (UO23)
- Simplified Phasing of Implementation (UO24)
- Single Point of Contact (UO25)
- ERP-as-a-Service Requires Local Software (UC8)
- More Rigid Organizations (UC13)
- High Demands on Process Orientation (UC19)
- Improved Supplier Brand (SO5)
- Improved Transparency in Pricing (SO9)
- Strong Lock-in Effect of Customers (SO10)
- Contractual Changes (SC6)
- Manage Service Transitions (SC8)
- Increased Responsibility for Customer Operations (SC9)
- New Sales Processes (SC20)
- Discussion
- More Focus on IT Value
- Simplified Phasing of Implementation
- Lock-in of Customers
- Improved Supplier Brand
- More Rigid Organizations
- More or Less Secure Solutions
- Previous Use of ERP
- Service Orientation of the ERP Market
- Methodological Discussion
- Credibility
- Transferability
- Dependability
- Confirmability
- Conclusion
- References
- ERP Software as Service (SaaS): Factors Affecting Adoption in South Africa
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Software as a Service
- ERP SaaS
- Barriers to Adoption of ERP SaaS
- Research Framework
- The Context: SaaS in South Africa
- Research Method
- Findings and Implications
- Business Benefits
- Organisation Readiness
- System Trust
- Summary of Findings
- Conclusion
- References
- Process Support of Business and IT Management in Czech Companies
- Introduction
- Using of IT to Support Business
- Survey Methodology
- Survey Realization
- Data Collection
- Data Sample
- Questionnaire Structure
- Survey Results
- Analysis by Company Size
- Analysis by Industry Sector
- Analysis by Company's Establishment
- Analysis by Management Level of Processes
- Analysis of Relations between Business Processes and IT Processes
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- New Perspectives on EIS
- Towards Diversity in ERP Education - The Example of an ERP Curriculum
- Introduction
- Background and General Design of the Curriculum
- Teaching ERP Systems at German Universities
- Aim of the ERP Curriculum at the Technische Universität Dresden
- Bachelor IS Program at the Technische Universität Dresden
- Master IS Program at the Technische Universität Dresden
- Description of the ERP Curriculum's Elements
- SAP Exercise - Competence Level 2 (Bachelor IS Program)
- MS Dynamics Project - Competence Level 3 (Bachelor IS Program)
- SAP Customizing - Competence Level 2 (Bachelor IS Program)
- ERP Simulation Game - Competence Level 2 (Master IS Program)
- ERP Systems in Commerce - Competence Level 3 (Master IS Program)
- Course Evaluation
- Students' Perspective
- Lecturer's Perspective
- Conclusion and Limitations
- References
- Effects of Enterprise Technology on Supply Chain Collaboration and Performance
- Introduction
- Background
- Adaptive Process Concept toward Enterprise Information Technology Assimilation
- Enterprise Technology and Supply Chain Collaboration
- The Relationship between Supply Chain Collaboration and Performance
- Research Methodology
- Data and Constructs
- Construct Measure and Reliability
- Results
- Structural Model Test Result
- Findings Related to Hypotheses
- Conclusions
- References
- Changing Foundations for Global Business Systems
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Business Systems
- Organizing Principles of Global Business Systems
- Offshoring Trends and Challenges of Continuous Reconfiguration
- Methodology and Data
- Case Study: Distributed Operations at a Danish Industrial Equipment Firm
- Discussion and Implications
- Changing Operations Configurations
- Developing Adequate Global Business System Solutions
- Conclusion
- References
- Author Index
