... Reporting Mitchell Wenger University of Mississippi [email protected] ManojThomas Virginia... more ... Reporting Mitchell Wenger University of Mississippi [email protected] ManojThomas Virginia Commonwealth University [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb West Texas A&M University [email protected] ABSTRACT ...
... Software Systems Analysis and Design Musa J. Jafar [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb, Jr. ... T... more ... Software Systems Analysis and Design Musa J. Jafar [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb, Jr. ... These elements have been well-articulated as To program is to understand: The development of an information system is not just a matter of writing a program that does the job. ...
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) discipline faces an identity crisis: although demand for C... more The Computer Information Systems (CIS) discipline faces an identity crisis: although demand for CIS graduates is growing, student enrollment is either in decline, or is at least soft or flat in many cases. This has been referred to as the 21 st century paradox. As one solution to this problem, we propose to integrate entrepreneurship in the CIS curriculum. An analysis of N = 253 universities in the United States finds that only 39.5% offer both CIS and entrepreneurship degrees. Large, private, researchoriented universities were found to be most likely to offer both degrees. A follow-up qualitative analysis of eight ABET accredited IS programs in business schools that also offer a full-time entrepreneurship degree finds that only one university gives students the option to take one entrepreneurship class as part of their IS major. We propose to infuse entrepreneurship in CIS classes based on the lean startup methodology and offer a learn-build-measure feedback loop, along with open source software and agile development practices, as a pedagogical framework for instructors. The paper concludes with a discussion of how entrepreneurship in the CIS curriculum creates graduates that are better prepared to enter the job market.
Disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications development, will always present a dilemma f... more Disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications development, will always present a dilemma for Information Systems educators as dominant paradigms in our environment will tend to favor the existing sustaining technologies that we have become known for in our discipline. In light of this friction, we share our approach in investigating and designing a mobile application development which centers on student-faculty partnerships. We discuss a mobile application prototyping strategy and process which has allowed first-hand exploration of the current generation of mobile devices, and associated operating systems (Android and iOS). The nature of application development for these current-generation devices is discussed. A strategy for investigating and incorporating disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications, is offered for curriculum development. These strategies and the thinking surrounding them are influenced by theories on disruptive technologies and innovation. Of particular interest is the need to keep abreast of innovative technologies without, at the same time, chasing down every "fad" that appears.
... Rudiments of Artifacts Musa Jafar [email protected] Jeffry Babb [email protected] ... ... more ... Rudiments of Artifacts Musa Jafar [email protected] Jeffry Babb [email protected] ... These elements have been well-articulated: “To program is to understand: The development of an information system is not just a matter of writing a program that does the job. ...
As a mechanism for the exchange, transmission, and reporting of accounting and financial data, eX... more As a mechanism for the exchange, transmission, and reporting of accounting and financial data, eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) makes great strides toward standardisation. However, given the global nature of contemporary financial markets, XBRL reporting must transcend or accommodate differences in reporting standards. Presently, the two standards for XBRL reporting, the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), make reconciling meanings between these standards a laborious and error-prone affair. As the audience for this reporting often spans countries and cultures, many have a stake in digesting XBRL-formatted financial reports. This paper addresses the question of how cross-cultural and transnational consumers of XBRL statements can derive meaning from these reports. We present an ontological approach toward solving this problem which includes a financial reporting ontology and associated architecture for comparing concepts across XBRL taxonomies. The architecture is explained, evaluation criteria offered, and future research approaches toward realising artefacts using this architecture are proffered. . His research interests are in software systems development, small team development, mobile applications development and information systems security. Many of his other interests are student-focused where he advises student organisations and coaches students in software competitions.
... Reporting Mitchell Wenger University of Mississippi [email protected] ManojThomas Virginia... more ... Reporting Mitchell Wenger University of Mississippi [email protected] ManojThomas Virginia Commonwealth University [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb West Texas A&M University [email protected] ABSTRACT ...
... Software Systems Analysis and Design Musa J. Jafar [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb, Jr. ... T... more ... Software Systems Analysis and Design Musa J. Jafar [email protected] Jeffry S. Babb, Jr. ... These elements have been well-articulated as To program is to understand: The development of an information system is not just a matter of writing a program that does the job. ...
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) discipline faces an identity crisis: although demand for C... more The Computer Information Systems (CIS) discipline faces an identity crisis: although demand for CIS graduates is growing, student enrollment is either in decline, or is at least soft or flat in many cases. This has been referred to as the 21 st century paradox. As one solution to this problem, we propose to integrate entrepreneurship in the CIS curriculum. An analysis of N = 253 universities in the United States finds that only 39.5% offer both CIS and entrepreneurship degrees. Large, private, researchoriented universities were found to be most likely to offer both degrees. A follow-up qualitative analysis of eight ABET accredited IS programs in business schools that also offer a full-time entrepreneurship degree finds that only one university gives students the option to take one entrepreneurship class as part of their IS major. We propose to infuse entrepreneurship in CIS classes based on the lean startup methodology and offer a learn-build-measure feedback loop, along with open source software and agile development practices, as a pedagogical framework for instructors. The paper concludes with a discussion of how entrepreneurship in the CIS curriculum creates graduates that are better prepared to enter the job market.
Disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications development, will always present a dilemma f... more Disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications development, will always present a dilemma for Information Systems educators as dominant paradigms in our environment will tend to favor the existing sustaining technologies that we have become known for in our discipline. In light of this friction, we share our approach in investigating and designing a mobile application development which centers on student-faculty partnerships. We discuss a mobile application prototyping strategy and process which has allowed first-hand exploration of the current generation of mobile devices, and associated operating systems (Android and iOS). The nature of application development for these current-generation devices is discussed. A strategy for investigating and incorporating disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications, is offered for curriculum development. These strategies and the thinking surrounding them are influenced by theories on disruptive technologies and innovation. Of particular interest is the need to keep abreast of innovative technologies without, at the same time, chasing down every "fad" that appears.
... Rudiments of Artifacts Musa Jafar [email protected] Jeffry Babb [email protected] ... ... more ... Rudiments of Artifacts Musa Jafar [email protected] Jeffry Babb [email protected] ... These elements have been well-articulated: “To program is to understand: The development of an information system is not just a matter of writing a program that does the job. ...
As a mechanism for the exchange, transmission, and reporting of accounting and financial data, eX... more As a mechanism for the exchange, transmission, and reporting of accounting and financial data, eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) makes great strides toward standardisation. However, given the global nature of contemporary financial markets, XBRL reporting must transcend or accommodate differences in reporting standards. Presently, the two standards for XBRL reporting, the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), make reconciling meanings between these standards a laborious and error-prone affair. As the audience for this reporting often spans countries and cultures, many have a stake in digesting XBRL-formatted financial reports. This paper addresses the question of how cross-cultural and transnational consumers of XBRL statements can derive meaning from these reports. We present an ontological approach toward solving this problem which includes a financial reporting ontology and associated architecture for comparing concepts across XBRL taxonomies. The architecture is explained, evaluation criteria offered, and future research approaches toward realising artefacts using this architecture are proffered. . His research interests are in software systems development, small team development, mobile applications development and information systems security. Many of his other interests are student-focused where he advises student organisations and coaches students in software competitions.
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