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A review of ethics in the design of self-service websites amongst low-cost carriers in Ireland.
(2007-09)Although ethical issues related to the Internet has been a widely debated topic, little has been written on subtle ethical questions such as the exploitation of Web technologies to inhibit customer service. Increasingly, ... -
A study of XP & Scrum: A Project Management Perspective
(2008)This research examines agile software development from a project manager's perspective. It specifically investigates four different areas namely: project planning and scheduling; team selection; communication; and documentation ... -
Web-based Systems Development: Analysis and Comparison of Practices in Croatia and Ireland
(Springer, 2008)Abstract: The ¿dot.com¿ hysteria which sparked fears of a ¿Web crisis¿ a decade ago has long subsided and firms established in the 1990¿s now have mature development processes in place. This paper presents a timely ... -
A study of the use and effectiveness of controls in agile information systems development projects
(2008)This study uses control theory as a lens to examine the use of control in agile information systems development (ISD) projects, specifically within software project teams that use agile methodologies. Traditionally, ... -
Project managers - do they need to be certified?
(springer, 2008)The purpose of this study is to examine the drivers behind the certification of project managers in Irish organizations, to identify the benefits and drawbacks of project management certification and to determine whether ... -
Questioning the use of opaque web practices among low-cost airline carriers
(ECIS Standing Committee, 2008-06-09)Modest attention has been given to the subtle ethical issues of ¿best practice¿ on the Internet, such as the exploitation of Web technologies to inhibit or avoid customer service. Increasingly, some firms are using ... -
Hesitancy in committing to large-scale enterprise systems solutions - experiences at a multi-national corporation.
(2008-06-12)While early cited benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or enterprise systems remain for the most part highly desirable, it is often the case that the promise of delivery differs from reality. Many now agree that ... -
Researching Search - A Study into Search Engine Marketing Practices in Ireland
(INSTICC Press, 2008-07)Researchers have identified the Web as the searchers first port of call for locating information. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies have been noted as a key area for firms to consider when developing, maintaining ... -
The effect of external contextual factors on the choice and usage of methods in Web development projects
(2009)The decision of which Web development method to choose, and how that method is enacted for a particular project, is subject to the influence of a number of factors. This paper looks specifically at ... -
In search of search engine marketing strategy amongst SME s in Ireland
(Springer, 2009)Researchers have identified the Web as a searchers first port of call for locating information. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies have been noted as a key consideration when developing, maintaining and managing Websites. ... -
An Investigation of Factors Affecting Satisfactory Student Learning via On-Line Discussion Boards
(2009)This paper explores the factors which affect students¿ learning using on-line discussion boards. Following prior research into the use and acceptance of information technology in general, and of educational ... -
The Influence of Short Project Timeframes on Web Development Practices: A Field Study
(2009)Abstract: A number of recent surveys of Web development have revealed that typical project timeframes are of the order of 3 months. This paper reports the findings of a field study conducted in Ireland which set out to ... -
Social Networking and Personal Data Security: A Study of Attitudes and Public Awareness in Ireland
(IEEE, 2009)This paper reports the findings of a study of attitudes towards data security issues and awareness of the potential risks of social networking sites, most notably the possibility of identity fraud. The population for this ... -
Tricks and clicks - how low-cost carriers ply their trade through self-service websites
(Springer Verlag, 2009)Ethics on the Internet has been a widely debated topic in recent years, covering issues that range from privacy to security to fraud. Little, however, has been written on more subtle ethical questions, such as the exploitation ... -
Web-based systems development: the influence of disciplinary backgrounds on design practices
(FOI, 2009)Web development teams are multidisciplinary, bringing together designers from a variety of backgrounds. A Web designer¿s professional training and education can shape his problem-solving orientation and world view by ... -
The Paradox of "Structured" Methods for Software Requirements Management: A Case Study of an E-Government Development Project
(2009)This paper outlines the alternative perspectives of "rationalism" and "improvisation" within information systems development, and describes the major shortcomings of each. It then discusses how these shortcomings ... -
Opaque web practices among low-cost carriers
(Elsevier, 2009-04-01)The low-cost airlines' adoption of Web technologies to facilitate direct sales has accelerated their market penetration. However, some low-cost carriers are increasingly using Websites to create distance between themselves ... -
Opaque web practices among low-cost carriers
(Elsevier Ltd., 2009-11)The low-cost airlines' adoption of Web technologies to facilitate direct sales has accelerated their market penetration. However, some low-cost carriers are increasingly using Websites to create distance between themselves ...