-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Call for Chapter (http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=755) Datum: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:50:24 -0500 Von: Kishor Vaidya, PhD kishor.vaidya@canberra.edu.au Antwort an: Kishor Vaidya, PhD kishor.vaidya@canberra.edu.au An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network isworld@lyris.isworld.org

Inter-Organizational Information Systems and Business Management: Theories for Researchers A book edited by Dr. Kishor Vaidya, University of Canberra, Australia http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=755

Introduction Recent studies indicate that the assimilation of Web-based inter-organizational information systems (IOIS) into mainstream business is occurring at a much slower than expected pace and the implementation and use of them has not been smooth with business press reporting a number of failures of IOIS initiatives in public and private sector agencies. While in some cases this may be due to various technology and business process risks, most often the reasons are rooted in social and contextual issues including internal and external business risks. As IOIS is a multidisciplinary area with a strong commitment to theory-based and industry-relevant practice and research, it allows multiple theories and perspectives to be used in the identification, understanding, and mitigation of various risks in order to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and other indicators of organizational performance.

Using multiple theories broadens our appreciation of IOIS and opens up new ideas and possibilities for change and transformation in business management. Theories can also help reason through complex situations and make us aware of the assumptions and values underlying our practice. Theories provide means to form meaningful conclusions to understand the underlying causes of phenomena, which in turn influence how researchers carry out their research and leaders design and manage their information systems.

Objective of the Book This book will aim to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area. It will be written for research students and their supervisors who are always in search of relevant theories to carry out their research, and for practitioners who want to improve their understanding of information systems and their impact on business performance. An understanding of IOIS and related organizational theories is important to the work of all business and IT professionals, including executive managers who determine the organisation's strategic direction, information professionals who design and deliver new information services, and business managers who use information systems for change management and business reporting.

Various organizational theories have been developed, which try to explain the relevant behaviors and activities within the organizations adopting or using various information systems. However, only some of the theories have been consistently tested to be valid and influential over time. The purpose of this book is to highlight the most influential organizational theories and their applications in IOIS and Business Management.

Target Audience The target audience of this book will be composed of professionals and researchers working in the field of IOIS and business management in various disciplines, for example information technology, information and communication sciences, administrative sciences and management, supply chain/logistics management, public procurement, customer relationship management, knowledge management, and e-business/e-government.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Theories of Technology Assimilation Theory of Reasoned Action Technology Acceptance Model DeLone and McLean Information Systems Success Model Network Externality/Critical Mass Theory Diffusion of Innovation Theory Transaction Cost Theory Social Exchange Theory Institutional Theory Structurational Theory of IT Assimilation Stakeholder Theory Resistance Theory Resource-based Theory Process/Task-Technology-Fit Theory

We believe that each of the theories mentioned above offers its own focus and explanation, predictive power and frameworks for the study of IOIS from multiple perspectives. Furthermore, a set of these theories when integrated and adapted can provide a systematic frame of reference for investigating the implementation of IOIS initiatives. While each of the theories has individually received attention in prior innovation/IOIS literature, they have not yet been collectively brought together into a single book.

Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before December 15, 2009, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by January 15, 2009 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by April 15, 2010. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Publisher This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the �Information Science Reference� (formerly Idea Group Reference), �Medical Information Science Reference,� �Business Science Reference,� and �Engineering Science Reference� imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2010.

Important Dates December 15, 2009: Proposal Submission Deadline January 15, 2010: Notification of Acceptance April 15, 2010: Full Chapter Submission July 15, 2010: Review Results Returned August 30, 2010: Final Chapter Submission September 15, 2010: Final Deadline

Editorial Advisory Board Members Professor Angappa Gunasekaran, (Editor in Chief, International Journal of Business Information Systems), University of Massachusetts � Dartmouth, USA; Professor Dr. Michael Essig, Bundeswehr University, Germany; Associate Professor Micky Hyde, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA; Associate Professor Jeffrey Soar, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Associate Professor Robert G. Fichman, Boston College, Carroll School of Management, USA; and Professor Dharmendra Sharma (Dean, Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering), University of Canberra, Australia

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:

Dr. Kishor Vaidya Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering University of Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia Tel.: +61262409298 � Fax: +61261235281 E-mail: kishor.vaidya@canberra.edu.au http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=755

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