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Papers by Cynthia Barnes

Journal of Higher Education, Theory, and Practice, Nov 1, 2017

International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals, 2012

In recent years academic research has reported the value of integrating ERP software into the und... more In recent years academic research has reported the value of integrating ERP software into the undergraduate and graduate business curricula and about the potential value of such initiatives in teaching cross-functional understanding of business processes (Becerra-Fernandez, et.al., 2000;

Emails pose a liability risk and can cause considerable damage to a company’s reputation if not h... more Emails pose a liability risk and can cause considerable damage to a company’s reputation if not handled correctly. Email is no longer just a method of communicating in business; it is a way of doing business. Companies are finding it critically important to address issues such as legal liability, email forensics, email policies, etc. wisely and judiciously if they want to avoid a lawsuit. This paper provides a technical underpin to managerial understanding of email issues and a guide towards framing an email policy.

This paper addresses the topic of metadata and the reasons why it should be taught in Business Co... more This paper addresses the topic of metadata and the reasons why it should be taught in Business Communication classes. Metadata is information about computer generated documents that can be inadvertently transmitted to others. The problems associated with metadata have become more acute over time as word processing and other popular programs have become more receptive to the concept of collaboration. As more people become involved in the preparation of documents, the more the likelihood of inadvertent disclosure, which can lead to ethical and legal implications for the business or employee who transmits the document(s). Many computer users are unfamiliar with metadata and the implications of creating and disseminating metadata. Business Communication teachers should take the lead in addressing this issue by teaching students what the concept of metadata is, how it is created, and what the implications and risks are for distributing documents that contain metadata. This paper will def...

Today, more and more universities offer online courses to increase enrollment. Students enroll in... more Today, more and more universities offer online courses to increase enrollment. Students enroll in online courses because of the associated convenience and flexibility. While most faculty agree that online courses offer more convenience and greater flexibility to students, many are also concerned about the prevalence of cheating in these courses (Miller, 2012; Tovani, 2014). Campuses offering online courses may have ways to prohibit cheating. Preventive measures can be implemented to stop or minimize cheating. A variety of tools and techniques, technologies, and procedures are available for instructors to use in maintaining academic integrity in online classes. Some of the measures include: verifying the identity of online students, using multiple versions of the same test, limiting the amount of time to complete the test, reminding students of what makes up cheating on a test, using online proctoring services, etc.

Journal of Higher Education, Theory, and Practice, 2017

Education 3-13, 2009

In a recent television commercial, Dan Hesse, President of Sprint stated an important point: tech... more In a recent television commercial, Dan Hesse, President of Sprint stated an important point: technology is only great if you know how to use it. Since the advent of the computer, schools have done their best to teach students to use these amazing new machines. For better or worse, however, many computer users only understand these devices at a very rudimentary level. Sometimes that is for the best. Dennis Rader, the infamous BTK killer, terrorized Wichita, Kansas and eluded police for 30 years. He may have been a clever killer, but he had only basic computer knowledge. As part of his taunting communications to police, he asked them whether there was any way for them to trace him if he sent them his writings on a floppy disk. Naturally, the police said they could not. According to the United States Department of Justice's National Criminal Justice Reference Service, the case was solved by using hidden information called metadata to link a computer disk mailed to a television stat...

Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness

Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) has become influential on the Internet. As more incidents of usin... more Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) has become influential on the Internet. As more incidents of using fake eWOM have been exposed, Internet users have developed various levels of suspicion toward eWOM communications. This exploratory study investigated Internet users' perceptions under the scope of suspicion and distrust. We were interested in how eWOM skepticism influences Internet users' selection of factors that indicate fake reviews. The findings reveal that Internet users with higher levels of eWOM skepticism are more likely to perceive more factors as indicators of fake reviews and tend to choose the conditions that are not very intuitive.

The university accreditation process now puts more emphasis on self-assessment. This change requi... more The university accreditation process now puts more emphasis on self-assessment. This change requires universities to identify program objectives, performance indicators, and areas for improvement. Many accrediting institutions are requiring that institutions communicate clearly to constituents: 1) what learning outcomes were achieved by students, and 2) what level of attainment of these outcomes is required to assure the quality of program offerings. The traditional student transcript does not accomplish this. The proposed structure for academic transcripts clearly states what the learning objectives of the institution and the degree programs are, as well as how the student has met the learning outcomes.

Journal of Case Studies, 2010

The university accreditation process now puts more emphasis on selfassessment. This change requir... more The university accreditation process now puts more emphasis on selfassessment. This change requires universities to identify program objectives, performance indicators, and areas for improvement. Many accrediting institutions are requiring that institutions communicate clearly to constituents: 1) what learning outcomes were achieved by students, and 2) what level of attainment of these outcomes is required to assure the quality of program offerings. The traditional student transcript does not accomplish this. The proposed structure for academic transcripts clearly states what the learning objectives of the institution and the degree programs are, as well as how the student has met the learning outcomes.

International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems allow businesses to achieve high performance through d... more Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems allow businesses to achieve high performance through distinctive capabilities and are one of the fastest growing areas within information systems. Many universities have adopted ERP in their management information systems (MIS) curriculum to increase the marketability of their students. Drawing on the IS success model and several constructive learning theories, this study develops a model that is predictive of students' continued ERP software use intention, satisfaction, and perceived learning outcomes. SAP is the ERP system used in this study. Business students at four mid-sized state universities in the United States were surveyed. The universities are members of the SAP University Alliance. There were 373 usable responses. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to empirically test the model. The findings indicate that student motivation, perceived instructor support, and ERP system quality are strong pr...

ABSTRACT The Internet has had a dramatic impact in all facets of our lives, from how we communica... more ABSTRACT The Internet has had a dramatic impact in all facets of our lives, from how we communicate to how we perform our jobs. Using the Internet to deliver goods, services, and content has created a paradigm shift in business models and mindsets. As the Internet has changed every industry because of its reach and richness of information, so, too, has it changed education in how content is delivered to students. Today, more and more students are enrolling in online courses because of the flexibility and convenience of having the Internet provide them with the course content. While most faculty agree that using the Internet as a tool for delivering course content may be more convenient for students and provide greater flexibility than teaching in a traditional format, most of these same faculty are concerned about maintaining academic integrity in these Internet courses. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate what measures of academic integrity are being used, if any, by faculty who teach online courses. In this fast-paced world, many students have learned to become multi-taskers out of necessity, juggling work, school, and family responsibilities. In this context, students might be tempted to take "short cuts" when completing assignments or taking exams in online courses. "Short cuts" translate into unethical behavior. Examples of unethical behavior would be copying another student’s homework assignment, having someone else take his or her online exam, plagiarizing assignments, and so forth. Campuses offering these online courses may have ways to prevent these situations from occurring. Schools and instructors can establish preventative measures to ensure academic honesty in the online courses they offer. In this research project, instructors who taught at least one online course were surveyed about the types of academic integrity techniques, if any, that were used in their courses. This research focused on the types of hardware, software, and other techniques that were being used in online courses. Issues such as cost, availability, accessibility, and other issues were considered during the compilation of the final report. A recommendation was then offered as to which techniques were the best and most practical for maintaining the academic integrity of online courses.

The Internet has changed education in how content is delivered to students. Today, more and more ... more The Internet has changed education in how content is delivered to students. Today, more and more students are enrolling in online courses because of the flexibility and convenience of having the Internet provide them with the course content. While most faculty agree that using the Internet as a tool for delivering course content may be more convenient for students and provide greater flexibility than teaching in a traditional format, most of these same faculty are concerned about maintaining academic honesty in these online courses. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate what measures of academic honesty are being used, if any, by faculty who teach online courses. Additionally, recommendations will be made as to how to preserve the integrity of the online degree.

ABSTRACT This paper addresses the topic of metadata and the reasons why it should be taught in Bu... more ABSTRACT This paper addresses the topic of metadata and the reasons why it should be taught in Business Communication classes. Metadata is information about computer generated documents that can be inadvertently transmitted to others. The problems associated with metadata have become more acute over time as word processing and other popular programs have become more receptive to the concept of collaboration. As more people become involved in the preparation of documents, the more the likelihood of inadvertent disclosure, which can lead to ethical and legal implications for the business or employee who transmits the document(s). Many computer users are unfamiliar with metadata and the implications of creating and disseminating metadata. Business Communication teachers should take the lead in addressing this issue by teaching students what the concept of metadata is, how it is created, and what the implications and risks are for distributing documents that contain metadata. This paper will define metadata, discuss how it is created, describe how it can be removed from a document, and provide some examples of how metadata has legally implicated or embarrassed individuals and companies. Because the majority of employees in today's businesses use Microsoft Office software, the scope of this paper will focus on using Microsoft Office 2007 to create documents containing metadata.

Journal of Education for Business, 1986

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2005