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Papers by David Chou

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Green information technology (Green IT) are two importa... more Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Green information technology (Green IT) are two important disciplines that could be cooperatively work toward a common goal of achieving environmental sustainability and ultimately, reaching to ultimate sustainability in society. This study discussed a method of value model analysis that combines the operational procedures of CSR and Green IT. A case study is adopted to illustrate the four stages' value creation process.

Computer Standards & Interfaces, 2017

This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service... more This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. Highlights  Analyze the theories of social entrepreneurship.  Identify the details of design thinking method.  Identify the process of social entrepreneurship project design.  Identify the interrelationship between social entrepreneurship and design thinking method.

Computer Standards & Interfaces, 2015

Cloud computing has gained mass popularity in the business environment. However, this technology ... more Cloud computing has gained mass popularity in the business environment. However, this technology also imposes some risk concerns, such as weak protection to security and privacy. Since its nature of distant and remote connectivity, the auditing process to this technology becomes challengeable. This paper focuses on issues related to cloud computing risk and audit tasks.

Software as a Service (SaaS) is an emerging business model that delivers software applications to... more Software as a Service (SaaS) is an emerging business model that delivers software applications to users through Web-based technology. Adopting SaaS applications allow companies to save their information technology cost. This paper discusses the concepts and applications of services, SaaS, outsourcing, and their economic implications.

JAMA, 2012

The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguis... more The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the authority of the charter granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a mandate that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific and technical matters. Dr. Ralph J. Cicerone is president of the National Academy of Sciences. The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is autonomous in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with the National Academy of Sciences the responsibility for advising the federal government. The National Academy of Engineering also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes the superior achievements of engineers. Dr. Charles M. Vest is president of the National Academy of Engineering. The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences to secure the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters pertaining to the health of the public. The Institute acts under the responsibility given to the National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg is president of the Institute of Medicine. The National Research Council was organized by the National Academy of Sciences in 1916 to associate the broad community of science and technology with the Academy's purposes of furthering knowledge and advising the federal government. Functioning in accordance with general policies determined by the Academy, the Council has become the principal operating agency of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in providing services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. The Council is administered jointly by both Academies and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Ralph J. Cicerone and Dr. Charles M. Vest are chair and vice chair, respectively, of the National Research Council.

International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2012

Educational partnership becomes a common practice in higher education. This study clarifies the p... more Educational partnership becomes a common practice in higher education. This study clarifies the practices of educational partnership in higher education institutions. A model of educational partnership has been built to identify its successful factors. The five determinants to the partnership's success are the following: commitment to partnerships, curriculum and learning, quality and risk management, geographic and economic settings, and change management. This study can be guidance for those higher education institutions seeking and building successful partnership such as study abroad programme.

Information Management & Computer Security, 2002

While e-business is often mixed with electronic commerce (e-commerce), they are completely differ... more While e-business is often mixed with electronic commerce (e-commerce), they are completely different concepts. E-business encompasses e-commerce as well as many other applications. There are more benefits to be derived from e-business than from e-commerce. Electronic business (e-business) is revolutionizing the way of communication between internal and external stakeholders within an organization. Connecting numerous information systems and integrating data streams can significantly increase the operational efficiency of the firm. E-business can lead to competitive advantage as well as profitability.

Information Management & Computer Security, 2000

Internet security is an important issue today. Corporate data are at risk when they are exposed t... more Internet security is an important issue today. Corporate data are at risk when they are exposed to the Internet. Current technologies provide a number of ways to secure data transmission and storage, including encryption, firewalls, and private networks. This article discusses the awareness of Internet security and challenges faced in both the public and the private sectors.

Industrial Marketing Management, 2002

Digital markets allow sellers and buyers to conduct transactions electronically and are becoming ... more Digital markets allow sellers and buyers to conduct transactions electronically and are becoming major driving forces in business-to-business e-commerce. This article explores the theoretical and managerial foundations of digital markets. This study first investigates the structure and components of digital markets. A comprehensive sample of 196 digital markets is then examined to uncover the structural dimensions and success factors of digital markets. The findings of this study provide important managerial insights into various issues that are pertinent to the functioning of digital markets, such as how the nature of founding companies may affect the dominant function chosen for a digital market and what factors may affect the market-making mechanisms used by the digital markets.

Although most U.S. businesses enjoy the low wages benefits through offshore outsourcing, their lo... more Although most U.S. businesses enjoy the low wages benefits through offshore outsourcing, their long-term savings may be reduced to a smaller level. Also, numerous economic and regulatory factors also encumber domestic business; it would not be economically viable to offshore many of these functions. On the other hand, there are multiple factors beyond the obvious wage disparity that could reverse the trend. This paper analyzes the offshore outsourcing through implied cost structure and wages factors.

International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2009

IT consulting firms develop consulting methodology to standardise their consulting practice and t... more IT consulting firms develop consulting methodology to standardise their consulting practice and to ensure the quality of their consulting work. Consulting firms may implement their consulting methodologies through either procedures, methods or procedures and methods combined approach. This study surveyed the contents from websites of 64 IT consulting companies and further compared and analysed a variety of consulting methodologies offered in the IT consulting industry. IS consulting projects may face unexpected demand for changes during their working period. For these reasons, change management becomes a needed endeavour to IS consulting practice. Changes occurred in project period cause risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainty can be monitored and controlled through implementing suitable change management and change auditing processes. This paper discusses various stages and activities of implementing change management and change auditing during IS consulting practice. Integrating change management and change auditing into consulting firm's methodology would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of consulting practice.

Industrial Management & Data Systems, 1999

The term groupware is widely used but not clearly defined. Owing to ongoing rapid developments, a... more The term groupware is widely used but not clearly defined. Owing to ongoing rapid developments, a consistent definition of the term has proved elusive. However, there is a good reason to view groupware as a technology that addresses the vast areas of collaboration, human‐computer interaction, and human‐human interaction through digital media to bring substantial improvement and transformation to organizations. This paper analyzes the definitions, implementation, and management of groupware. The focus is on the strategic considerations rather than technical solutions. Factors that contribute to the future development of groupware are also discussed.

Computer Standards & Interfaces, 2011

Innovation is the creation of new idea, practice, object, or even product by an individual or com... more Innovation is the creation of new idea, practice, object, or even product by an individual or company. A competitive organization needs to continuously offer new line of products and services to the market for their customers. In order to cut down their R&D costs, companies seek external or even global vendors to pursue their research and development (R&D) tasks. This paper discusses the issues related to innovation outsourcing, including uncertainty, risks, productivity and quality issues.

Designing for the user experience has been an important topic in human-computer interaction (HCI)... more Designing for the user experience has been an important topic in human-computer interaction (HCI) discipline. However, there was no single definition of the user experience (Law et al., 2009). This paper intends to study the concept of the user experience from the perspectives of system design and system practice. A user experience model is proposed in this paper as a framework for information system’s user interface design. The attributes in the model could be utilized to enhance user’s experience.