---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: Special Issue - Benchmarking the Evaluation of Information System Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:21:53 +0000 From: Dr Zahir Irani Zahir.Irani@brunel.ac.uk To: ISWORLD@LISTSERV.HEANET.IE

************************************** Benchmarking: An International Journal http://www.mcb.co.uk/bij.htm **************************************

Special Issue On Benchmarking the Evaluation of Information System *************************************************

CALL FOR PAPERS

Benchmarking allows the analysis and improvement of key processes, supports value adding activities and improvements in performance. Benchmarking is based on assessing performance against identified best performances, and should be seen as a learning process to identify and implement improvements. In today's information based and expanding global economies, more organisations are realising the significance and role that a robust and responsive IS (Information Systems) infrastructure plays in achieving and maintaining competitive commercial advantage. The application of benchmarking to all areas of IS infrastructure is gaining importance as organisations strive to improve performance and maintain better standards. The ever changing and expanding world of IS means that for most organisations, IS benchmarking will be an ongoing activity for as long as they may exist.

Papers are sought for a special issue on Benchmarking and Evaluation of Information Systems for the BIJ. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and case studies focusing on the application of benchmarking in any area of IS are encouraged. Contributed papers may deal with but are not limited to:

˜ Approaches and strategies of implementing IS benchmarking ˜ Evaluation of IS during life-cycle . Benefit and Cost management ˜ Benchmarking tools and testing techniques ˜ Hardware and software performance ˜ IS Infrastructure management ˜ Total cost and benefit assessment ˜ Technology management ˜ Development in IS benchmarking research ˜ Communication structures in networked organisations.

Submission guidelines and important dates ***************************************** Manuscripts should be between 4000-6000 words in length, with all contributions being subjected to a double-blind review process.

There should be a separate title page giving the names and addresses of the authors.

Manuscripts must be received by July 1st, 2001, and should follow the format of the BIJ (http://www.mcb.co.uk/bij.htm)

Electronic submission is mandatory. All submissions should be directed to Dr Sarmad Alshaw by the deadline date.

Guest Editors ************* Dr Sarmad Alshawi Dr Zahir Irani Dr Lynne P. Baldwin

Address ******* Department of Information Systems and Computing Information Systems Evaluation Group (ISEIG) Brunel University Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH

Sarmad.Alshawi@brunel.ac.uk Zahir.Irani@brunel.ac.uk Lynne.Baldwin@brunel.ac.uk

---------------------- Dr Zahir Irani Senior Lecturer of Information Systems Department of Information Systems and Computing Brunel University Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH

Tel: +44 1895 816 211 Fax: +44 1895 251 686 E-mail: Zahir.Irani@brunel.ac.uk URL: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/~csstzni

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