Opportunities to Apply Information Technology

¶ … Opportunities to Apply Information Technology to the Human Resources Function in Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises

Review of the Relevant Literature

Background and Overview of Information Technology.

Background and Overview of the Human Resources Function in Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises.

Applying Information Technology to Traditional Human Resources Functions.

Implications of Using Information Technology in Lieu of Traditional Human Resource Methods.

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Preliminary Bibliography

Barry, A. & Slater, D. (Eds.). (2005). The technological economy. New York: Routledge.

Delmonte, A.J. (2003). Information technology and the competitive strategy of firms. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 8(1), 115-116.

Maiman, J. (1999, October). Trends in human resources. The CPA Journal, 68, 34-35.

Mcginn, D., Kudyba, S., & Diwan, R. (2002). Information technology, corporate productivity, and the new economy. Westport, CT: Quorum Books.

Nakata, C., Zhu, Z., & Kraimer, M.L. (2008). The complex contribution of information technology capability to business performance. Journal of Managerial Issues, 20(4), 485-

Toregas, C., & Sterling, C. (2001). The transforming power of information technology. The Public Manager, 30(4), 6-7.

Proposed Topic No. 2:

"The Relationship between Leadership Style and Corporate Performance"

Outline:

A.

Chapter One: Introduction

1.

Statement of the Problem

2.

Purpose of Study

3.

Importance of Study

4.

Scope of Study

5.

Rationale of Study

6.

Overview of Study

7.

Definition of Key Terms

B.

Chapter 2: Review of the Relevant Literature

Review of Leadership Styles

Similarities and Differences in Leadership Styles

Motivational Factors in Organizational Settings

Relationship between Leadership Style and Organizational Performance

Discussion

C.

Chapter 3: Methodology

1.

Description of the Study Approach

2.

Data-gathering Method and Database of Study

D.

Data Analysis

E.

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Preliminary Bibliography

Fernandez, S. (2005). Developing and testing an integrative framework of public sector leadership: Evidence from the public education arena. Journal of Public Administration

Research and Theory, 15(2), 197.

Michalisin, M.D., Karau, S.J. & Tangpong, C. (2007). Leadership's activation of team cohesion as a strategic asset: An empirical simulation. Journal of Business Strategies, 24(1), 1-2.

Pool, S.W. (1999). The relationship of job satisfaction with substitutes of leadership, leadership behavior and work motivation. Journal of Psychology, 131(2), 273.

Pritchard, R.D. (1999). Productivity measurement and improvement: Organizational case studies. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

Proposed Topic No. 3:

"Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Improve the Supply Chain Function"

Outline:

A.

Chapter One: Introduction

1.

Statement of the Problem

2.

Purpose of Study

3.

Importance of Study

4.

Scope of Study

5.

Rationale of Study

6.

Overview of Study

6.

Overview of Study

7.

Definition of Key Terms

B.

Chapter Two: Review of the Relevant Literature

Overview of Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)

How the Supply Chain Functions

Applying RFID Technology to Improve the Supply Chain Function

RFID in Warehousing

Discussion

C.

Chapter 3: Methodology

1.

Description of the Study Approach

2.

Data-gathering Method and Database of Study

D.

Data Analysis

E.

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Preliminary Bibliography

Active RFID, RTLS and sensor networks show strong potential for growth. (2009, January-

February). Ink World, 37.

Deal, W.F. III. (2004). RFID: A revolution in automatic data recognition. The Technology

Teacher, 63(7), 23.

Imperial Sugar implements RFID-enabled plastic pallets. (2007, October 25). Business Wire, 37.

Klarreich, E. (2007, May 5). Sensor sensibility: The mathematics of shapes is illuminating the structure of wireless sensor networks. Science News, 171(18), 282-283.

Landt, J. (2001). Shrouds of time: The history of RFID. Pittsburgh, PA: AIM Publications.

Secured digital to install RFID container and pallet tracking solution with fleet maintenance system. (2007, June 4). Business Wire, 37.

Visich, J.K., Li, S. & Khumawala, B.M. (2007). Enhancing product recovery value in closed-loop supply chains with RFID. Journal of Managerial Issues, 19(3), 436-437.

Proposed Topic No. 4:

"Using Customer Relationship Management Techniques to Improve Customer Service"

Outline:

A.

Chapter One: Introduction