Linda Ellis Johnson

Business computing research journals: a normalized citation analysis

Several studies have been conducted that rank the relative importance of journals publishing MIS research. Yet the study of business computing systems has grown to encompass not only management information systems, but other business computing systems as well (e.g., decision support systems and business expert systems). In a recent study, journals publishing business computing system research were ranked using a citation analysis methodology. This article extends that study by taking into account the number of years each journal has been published. This normalized ranking scheme is then compared with the original ranking.

A citation analysis of business computing research journals

Abstract In the field of business computing systems, it is important for both researchers and those who evaluate them to have a clear, up-to-date picture of the forum available for scholarly discourse. Yet, the literature contains no recent, large-scale, objective studies of appropriate publication mechanisms. Here, we employ a citation analysis methodology to (1) examine citation trends for books, proceedings, and journals, and (2) determine a relative ranking of journals concerned with this research. Five base journals were determined by results of previously reported ranking studies. Our data collection produced over 25,000 citations for the years 1987–1991. The journal rankings generated are compared with those of earlier studies, both objective and subjective. Together, these rankings are used to identify core members for two top tiers of journals with each ranking serving as a filter on tier membership.

Surveying the Cites: A Ranking of Marketing Journals Using Citation Analysis

This study used citation analysis to rank marketing journals. Data were collected by counting the citations in the six top marketing journals for the years 1997-2001. Based on this data, the top four journals were (1) Journal of Marketing Research, (2) Journal of Marketing, (3) Journal of Consumer Research, and (4) Marketing Science. Also, international journals ranked higher in this study than in the previous perceptual ranking studies. Additionally, two journals not previously ranked emerged in this studys top 20 marketing journals: Journal of Product Innovation Management and Journal of Consumer Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction, and Complaining Behavior.

An empirical assessment of influences on POM research

Researchers in the field of production and operations management (POM), and those who evaluate them, need a clear, up-to-date picture of forums available for scholarly discourse in the field. Yet the literature contains no recent, large-scale, objective study of such publishing forums. We present the results of such a study. We employ a citation analysis methodology to examine citation trends for books, proceedings, and journals, and to determine a relative ranking of journals influencing POM research. Results of a previously reported subjective journal ranking were used to determine five base journals for our citation analysis. The data collection effort produced over 30,000 citations for the years 1989-1993. The journal rankings generated by our study are compared with those of the earlier subjective studies in the POM field.

An empirical assessment and categorization of journals relevant to DSS research

This paper reports on an objective empirical study of the decision support system literature for the purpose of assessing journals relevant to DSS research efforts. Here, we provide DSS researchers and those who evaluate them an up-to-date picture of the forums available for scholarly discourse and research. We conducted a citation analysis of the Decision Support Systems journal for the years 1985-1993 to obtain a citation base containing over 7,500 citations. The citation base is then used to (1) examine citation trends for books, proceedings, and journals; (2) determine a relative ranking of journals based on total citations, and (3) organize journals into categories. Guidelines are provided for utilizing the categorization.

Business computing system research: Structuring the field

For over a decade now, scholars have been debating the definition, evolution and scope of research in the field of business computing systems. This article chronicles that debate by examining both philosophical and pragmatic perspectives. It also contributes to the debate by offering a hierarchic taxonomy of forums for publishing business computing research. The taxonomys first stratum consists of two categories--academic journals and practitioner publications. Academic journals are further categorized by three orientations--business/managerial, computer science/engineering and general/social sciences. The first of these is further segmented, including the identification of five categories of journals devoted to business computing research. The roots and relationships of categories within the taxonomy are analyzed in light of existing studies. Empirical support for the business computing categories is presented.

An innovative pedagogy for teaching and evaluating computer literacy

In Spring 1998, 353 students enrolled in a web-based, self-paced, competency-based introductory computer literacy course. This pedagogy radically differed from the traditional lock-step, “monkey-see, monkey-do” approach utilized by many colleges and universities. This paper reports on the outcomes of this innovative approach including student success rates, instructor differences, technical considerations, and student attitudes. With the exception of withdrawal rates, all indicators are positive regarding both student perceptions and student learning outcomes.

Communication and communication support: An agenda for investigation

Abstract Computer technology has impacted not only the way that organizations process routine transactions and make decisions, but significantly altered the means by which they communicate. Original efforts to unite computer and communication technology has resulted in computing systems that serve to replace existing communication channels. However, another possibility exists for this technology that remains relatively unexplored—communication support. Exploration of communication support phenomena in organizations can provide a new frontier for research, discourse, and system development opportunities—opportunities that span the boundaries of communication, organizations, and computer technology.

Information systems careers: the role of assessment centers

A major dilemma facing an organization today is the successful migration to new computing technologies. Inherent in this problem is how to develop or acquire information systems (IS) workers to implement the transition. Although prevalent in other fields, the information systems profession has not utilized assessment centers to address this issue. This article articulates the problem from the organization’s point of view and suggests strategies for developing the careers of IS employees. Assessment centers can be used to identify skills needed for the career development of IS employees. In addition, the organization obtains the knowledge resources necessary to compete for scarce IS workers. The use of assessment centers results in a win‐win situation for both employees and employers in the information systems industry.