Showing papers by "Sajda Qureshi published in 2000"
04 Jan 2000
TL;DR: This participative diversity is described through episodes at which aspects of learning took place in a globally distributed virtual team and conclusions are drawn with respect to the functionalities required for collaborative technologies.
Abstract: Information systems development has grown to become an area in which organisational performance and satisfying information needs secures primary consideration. As a result, participation has become commonplace in the form of teamwork; autonomous work groups and even globally distributed virtual teams. However the benefits of participation have been contradictory as vested stakeholders may jeopardize the group process and emotional, irrational behaviour may thwart progress. This suggests that there are multiple dimensions of participation that need to be recognised. Once recognised, participation can then be used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of virtual teams. The paper describes this participative diversity through episodes at which aspects of learning took place in a globally distributed virtual team. Following an analysis of interactions on a virtual space, conclusions are drawn with respect to the functionalities required for collaborative technologies.
26 citations
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: In this article, the role of electronic communication in the creation and distribution of knowledge, and in particular, the creation of personalised knowledge, is considered and conclusions drawn with respect to the key decision support systems functionalities required for managing knowledge in situations where decision making is distributed and takes place on an electronic social space.
Abstract: This paper considers the role of electronic communication in the creation and distribution of knowledge, and in particular, the creation and sharing of personalised knowledge. Personalised knowledge or “intellectual capital” is perhaps a least understood but most important asset of modern organisations. This paper reveals the creation and sharing of personalised knowledge in a network organisation. The network organisation investigated in this paper relies on electronic communication in a distributed decision making context to leverage the skills and intellect of its key professionals. This paper investigates electronic group meetings that take place on this electronic social space to analyse key processes of knowledge creation. Implications for managing distributed personalised knowledge are discussed and conclusions drawn with respect to the key decision support systems functionalities required for managing knowledge in situations where decision making is distributed and takes place on an electronic social space. 5001-6182 Business 5201-5982 Business Science Library of Congress Classification (LCC) 30.213 Management Information Systems; DSS M Business Administration and Business Economics M 11 R 4 Production Management Transportation Systems Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) C 44 Statistical Decision Theory 85 A Business General 260 K 240 B Logistics Information Systems Management European Business Schools Library Group (EBSLG) 240 C DSS Gemeenschappelijke Onderwerpsontsluiting (GOO) 85.00 Bedrijfskunde, Organisatiekunde: algemeen 85.34 85.20 Logistiek management Bestuurlijke informatie, informatieverzorging Classification GOO 85.20 Bestuurlijke informatie, informatieverzorging Bedrijfskunde / Bedrijfseconomie Bedrijfsprocessen, logistiek, management informatiesystemen
17 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the use of an electronic group communication system supporting a distributed work process is explored in a network form of organisation, followed by a discussion of the implications for managing change through learning in an evolving electronic social space.
Abstract: In view of the changing nature of organisations, their structures and processes, managing organisational change is seen to be an ongoing challenge. In this paper, organisational learning is considered to be a potent force that drives organisational change. The use of an electronic group communication system supporting a distributed work process is explored in a network form of organisation. Following an analysis of the patterns of behaviour that occur within an evolving electronic social space, this paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for managing change through learning in a network form of organisation.
16 citations
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: In this article, Trist, Higgin, Mrray and Pollock consider some of the social and technical forces affecting computer supported co-operative work groups and suggest how these may be supported in order to achieve the best possible fit for the organisation.
Abstract: This chapter considers some of the social and technical forces affecting computer supported co-operative work groups and suggests how these may be supported in order to achieve the best possiblefitfor the organisation (Trist, Higgin, Mrray and Pollock, 1963).
12 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors demonstrate how Group Support Systems (GSS) can be embedded within an action research intervention, with research informing practice and vice-versa, with all stakeholders contributing, learning and benefiting.
Abstract: In recent years, Group Support Systems (GSS) have been increasingly employed in organisational settings and a variety of task environments. In this paper we demonstrate how GSS can be embedded within an action research intervention, with research informing practice and vice-versa. This form of direct intervention in an organisational problem context stimulates participation in group interaction, with all stakeholders contributing, learning and benefiting. Five cases from different geosocial environments on three continents are used to illustrate the challenges and opportunities that arise. Benefits for organisational researchers and practitioners are identified and recommendations made for future work.
10 citations
10 Dec 2000
TL;DR: This dissertation title: Use of an Electronic Meeting System Over Time: An Empirical Investigation with Small Groups 10-week graduate level study program in Information Systems, IBM Systems Research Institute, 1984.
Abstract: Utah State University Management Information Systems (435)-797-2344 Email: kathy.chudoba@usu.edu Education Ph D, University of Arizona, 1993. Major: Management Information Systems Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Management Dissertation Title: Use of an Electronic Meeting System Over Time: An Empirical Investigation with Small Groups 10-week graduate level study program in Information Systems, IBM Systems Research Institute, 1984. MBA, College of William and Mary, 1981. Major: Operations Management BA, College of William and Mary, 1977. Major: Education Professional Positions Academic Associate Professor, Utah State University. (August 2007 Present). Assistant Professor, Florida State University. (August 2000 May 2007). Assistant Professor, University of Virginia. (August 1993 May 2000). Professional Manager, Laboratory Financial Planning, International Business Machines Corporation. (July 1987 July 1989). Manager, Accounts Payable, International Business Machines Corporation. (January 1986 July 1987). Financial Analyst, International Business Machines Corporation. (November 1984 January 1986). Systems Analyst, International Business Machines Corporation. (June 1981 November 1984). Teacher, Sussex County, VA School System. (August 1977 June 1979). Professional Memberships Association of Information Systems (AIS). (January 1994 Present). Academy of Management (AOM). (August 1992 Present).
2 citations