Empirically testing the relationship between end-user computing problems and information center success factors

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to establish the relationship between end-user computing (EUC) problems and information center success factors. Two sets of questionnaires were used to gather data from the internal auditor and the information systems (IS) director in each of 185 organizations belonging to the Internal Auditors Association. The research established that Information Center performance has a negative effect on EUC problems. Practicing managers who want to address EUC problems must focus on IC critical factors such as Commitment to the IC Concept, Coordination of EUC and Role Clarity.

Information technology, End-user computing, End user computing

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Chainwise paired comparisons

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted on the chainwise paired comparison approach, which served as a shortcut technique to derive the relative weights of decision elements through easy step-by-step calculations on a spreadsheet format. Under the chainwise paired comparison approach, n paired comparisons creating a closed chain are required for n decision elements. Results showed that ranking and weights derived from the chainwise paired comparisons approach are similar to Harker's incomplete pairwise comparison solution.

Multiple criteria decision making, Measure theory

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The consequences of role-conferred bias and base-rate neglect

Article Abstract:

Judgements made by untrained subjects may sometimes be accurate than those presented by highly trained individuals. Such conditions may be attributed by the tendency of trained subjects to take base rates for granted and focus more on the practical points embodied in the Bayes' Theorem. It was further shown that role-conferred biases generate more accurate and convincing results compared to studies which require the identification of heuristics and biases.

Analysis, Evaluation, Test bias, Judgments, Judgments (Law)

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