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The contents of the latest issue of:

Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM) Official Ppublication of the Information Resources Management Association Vol 9 #2, April-June 2001 Editor: Felix B. Tan, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

EDITORIAL PREFACE:

Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS2000)

JAMES Y.L. THONG, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology PATRICK Y.K. CHAU, University of Hong Kong KAR YAN TAM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

JGIM presents a collection of papers recommended to this journal from the 4th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS) held in Hong Kong from 1-3 June 2000. PACIS brings together information systems academics from throughout the Asia-Pacific region and is recognized by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) as its official Asia-Pacific conference (Region 3).

ARTICLE ONE:

IT Industry Success in Small Countries: The Cases of Finland and New Zealand

REBECCA WATSON, PA Consulting Group, Australia MICHAEL D. MYERS, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Given the importance of the information technology industry in today's globaleconomy, much recent research has focused on the relative success of small countries in fostering IT industries. This article examines the factors of IT industry success in small developed countries, and compares two such countries, Finland and New Zealand. Finland and New Zealand are alike in many respects, yet Finland's IT industry is more successful than New Zealand's. Three major factors that impact on the development of a successful IT industry are identified: the extent of government IT promotion, the level of research and development, and the existence of an education system that produces IT literate graduates.

ARTICLE TWO:

A Comparison of Electronic Infrastructures in the Air Cargo Industry in the Netherlands and Hong Kong SAR

ELLEN CHRISTIAANSE, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands JAN DAMSGAARD, Aalborg University, Denmark

Reasons behind the failure and success of large-scale information systems projects continue to intrigue researchers. In particular in the airline industry very successful (passenger reservation) systems have been built which have totally changed the competitive arena of the industry. On the cargo side however attempts to implement large-scale community systems have largely failed across the globe. Air cargo parties are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of IT and, increasingly, they understand the value that IOS could provide for the total value chain performance. This paper describes the genesis and evolution of two IOSs in the air cargo community and identifies plausible explanations that lead one to be a success and one to be a failure. It draws on extensive fieldwork in Europe and in Hong Kong SAR that is complemented by secondary data analysis of relevant trade and company literature. The paper thus concludes that it was the institutional factors involved in the relationships of the stakeholders that led to the opposite manifestations of the two initiatives, and that such factors should be taken into account when designing and implementing large-scale information systems.

ARTICLE THREE:

Conceptualising Information Systems Planning Across Strategic Business Networks

JUDY MCKAY, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia PETER MARSHALL, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

Given the pervasiveness and importance of information technology (IT) in modern organisations, it is somewhat surprising that senior management often feel unsure about the business value of their IT investment. It is sometimes suggested that more careful planning of the IT resource and a more deliberate intention to align IT strategies and investments with business strategies may help ensure an adequate return on investment. The authors of this paper accept this premise. However, of interest and concern, is the issue of whether current approaches to strategic information systems planning (SISP) have kept pace with contemporary business environments. The argument that will be developed in this paper will suggest that this is not the case: that current approaches to SISP are somewhat lacking and inadequate in the increasingly interconnected business environments which are currently emerging. In addition, the authors will present a revised framework for SISP within the dynamic environment of dynamic trading networks or of what will be referred to as strategic business networks (SBNs).

ARTICLE FOUR:

Generic Attributes of IS Graduates - A Comparison of Australian Industry And Academic Views

ROBERT SNOKE, Queensland University of Technology, Australia ALAN UNDERWOOD, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

This paper describes the final phase of a study that validates a group of generic attributes of graduates of Australian undergraduate degree programs with majors in Information Systems (IS). 105 academics from all Australian universities that offer IS undergraduate degree programs of study and 53 member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) took part in this study. A three round Delphi questionnaire was used. The results of this study are compared with a previous study of generic attributes conducted by the authors in Queensland, Australia. Differences between academics and industry are identified. Some of these include the higher ranking of interpersonal skills, teamwork, and knowledge of the IS discipline by academics compared with the higher ranking of industry of self-motivation and the ability to learn independently. Other major findings include the high the attributes of team participation and the commitment to further and intellectual development. Oral and written communications are significantly rated as more important than a comprehensive knowledge of IS.

THE EXPERT'S OPINION ERP Part III - Marketplace Developments: A Conversation with August-Wilhelm Scheer Director, Institute for Information Systems, University of Saarland, Germany and Chairman, IDS Scheer AG

Interview conducted by Professor Guy G. Gable, Director, Information Systems Management Research Centre (ISMRC), Queensland University of Technology

********************************************************************** For full copies of the above articles, check this issue of the Journal of Global Information Management in your institution's library. **********************************************************************

GENERAL CALL FOR PAPERS

MISSION

Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for possible publication in the Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM). The Journal publishes original material concerned with all aspects of global information management in three broad areas:

*Global Information Systems in Business Functions *Information Technology in Specific Regions of the World *Management of Global Information Resources/Applications

The Journal invites contributions from both scholars and practitioners involved in research, management, and the utilization of information resources in an international setting.

COVERAGE

The Journal's coverage is international and cross functional. Topics are far ranging and can be specific to the sections within each of the three mentioned categories. Manuscripts describing the use of innovative methodologies in international research are sought. Articles that include a comparison of data gathered from multiple countries and cultures are especially encouraged. Results should attempt to draw conclusions of a cross-cultural nature. Authors of single country studies are requested to extend their findings, where possible, to include implications to global information management practice and research. Topics should be drawn from the following categories:

*IT in the Asia Pacific *IT in Europe *IT in the Middle East and Africa *IT in Latin and North Americas *Global Marketing & Human Resources Information Systems *Global Manufacturing and R&D Information Systems *Global Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems *Global IT and Government *Global IT in Library and Information Management *Global Telecommunications, E-Commerce and Data Security *Global IT Diffusion and Infrastructure *Global Qualitative IS Research and IT in Education

Interested authors should consult the Journal's manuscript submission guidelines available at http://www.idea-group.com/jgim.htm.

Also available at this website are the Journal's emphasis for each of the above categories.

CASE STUDIES: JGIM also encourages submission of case studies based on actual cases related to different issues and aspects of information resources management. Case studies must provide adequate information regarding the organization upon which the case is based, discussion of the issues involved, coverage of any experiments or trials of techniques or managerial approaches, and finally, discussion of any lessons learned or conclusions drawn from this study.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION

Please visit JGIM's website for further details regarding submission guidelines, the Journal's sections and its coverage. The website also lists the Journal's editorial review board and has an index to previous issues of the journal. JGIM is located at http://www.idea-group.com/jgim.htm.

All submissions and inquiries should be sent directly to:

Felix B Tan, Editor-in-Chief Journal of Global Information Management MSIS Department, The University of Auckland, New Zealand Tel: + 64 9 3737599 ext. 5256 * Fax: + 64 9 3737566 Email: mailto:f.tan@auckland.ac.nz

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