Applied Information Management Master's Capstone Projects and Papers

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This collection contains a selection of the Master's capstone research papers completed by students in the University of Oregon Applied Information Management Master's Degree Program.

For more information on the AIM Program and its requirements, visit the web site at: http://aim.uoregon.edu

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Accurate HCC Coding - Technology Best Practices
(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Chandler, Jimmy
This annotated bibliography focuses on references that examine the process of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and the technologies that offer the most promise in supporting the coding of and data collection for HCCs. The literature selected was published between 2008 and 2014. The literature will help healthcare executives make decisions as they relate to capital investments in technology that will improve the accuracy of HCC coding and Medicare Advantage plan revenue.
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Achieving Actionable Intelligence: Legacy Information Technology Systems and the Improvised Explosive Device Global Threat
(UO, 2016-05) Plemmons, Paul R. Jr.
The expanding use of the improvised explosive device (IED) around the globe requires Department of Defense (DoD) government and military organizational leaders and associated support staff to focus on achieving actionable intelligence aimed at successfully countering this enduring and evolving threat. This annotated bibliography focuses on literature published between 2012 and 2016 and discusses the use of decentralized legacy information technologies by the DoD and the impact on gathering, analyzing and sharing of critical IED exploitation data.
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Addressing Gaps in Supply Chain Technology for Global OMNI Channel Retailers
(University of Oregon, 2017) Casey, Lawrence Duane
This annotated bibliography examines literature published between 2010 and 2017 that addresses technology gaps in supply chains for global OMNI channel retailers for cross channel engagements to help drive profits and better serve the consumer. It provides information to cross functional business leaders about: (a) business strategy descriptions for OMNI channel retailers, (b) supply chain challenges for OMNI channel retailers, (c) and best practices for integrated technology for OMNI channel supply chains.
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Addressing Skill Gaps by Onboarding IT Graduates into the Workplace
(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Roberts, Melissa
This annotated bibliography focuses on the premise that providing comprehensive onboarding programs upon hiring new IT graduates will significantly improve job performance, retention, and satisfaction for employers and graduates. The author identifies the issue, noting categories of skills that IT graduates need to improve. A description of best practices of onboarding programs and how they can help fill skill gaps is provided. Finally, a literature review identifies the best practices for IT graduate onboarding programs.
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Adopting Software Design Patterns in an IT Organization: An Enterprise Approach to Add Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Benefits
(2011-07-07) Knox, John
Software design patterns are recognized as a valuable part of good engineering practices (Buschmann, 2005). Literature published between 1995 and 2011 is examined in order to provide IT professionals with definitions, classifications, and benefits of software design patterns. Design patterns capture experience and provide multiple perspectives on design problems. They support improved communication, flexibility and extensibility, and collaborative and mentoring opportunities. Adoption and implementation are required enterprise wide to realize benefits and efficiencies.
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The Advantages of Management and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Workplace
(University of Oregon, 2014-05) Schuck, Heidi
This annotated bibliography examines the positive consequences of management and organizational citizenship behavior, demonstrating to executive leadership the value of cultivating these behaviors within the workplace. The author reviews articles written since 2002 to define the behaviors inherent in MCB and OCB and identify how organizations achieve positive benefits from promoting the behaviors and the negative impacts of failing to promote them. Topics include increased employee morale, lower turnover, higher productivity, and citizenship behavior implementation.
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Aligning Selected Systems Thinking Tools to Mitigate Key Challenges Encountered During the Initial Stage of Organizational Change
(2008-11-13T23:13:52Z) Fallenstein, Meghan
This paper examines the potential for systems thinking tools to provide ways for organizational leaders (Senge, 1999) to address challenges within the organizational change process. Literature published after 1990 is reviewed concerning challenges encountered in the initiating phase of organizational change (Senge, 1999) and selected systems thinking tools: Causal Loop Diagram, Behavior Over Time graph ("Basic" 2004), The Iceberg (Kim, 1999), and Action-to-Outcome (Jones and Seville, 2003). Conclusions are presented for organizational change leaders.
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Analysis of Three Personalized Search Tools in Relation to Information Search: iGoogle, LeapTag, and Yahoo! MyWeb
(2007-06) Tachau, Joel
Personalized search is becoming mainstream with the rollout of iGoogle. While only beginning to impact consumers, these search tools require search experts to retool and rethink how they optimize websites. Three personalized search tools are analyzed to illustrate common features related to the information search stage of the consumer buying process (Kotler & Keller, 2006, p. 191). Conclusions provide a summary of potential SEO (search engine optimization) tactics and five key considerations.
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Applications of Lean Methodologies for Improving Information Security
(University of Oregon, 2018) Messenger, Mark
Information Technology (IT) Risk Management is critical for large organizations. Lean methodologies describe ways to reduce process waste. Duplicate IT systems and services can be viewed as Lean waste. This paper explores Lean waste reduction in IT to decrease organizational risk. References from foundational works and works in the last ten years are presented. IT managers and security executives can use this work to identify Lean tools that provide value for their organization.
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Applied Materials Field Operations
(University of Oregon, 2013-12) Worth, Bill
The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to address how to improve management of data quality within information systems in relation to four categories: accuracy, consistency, currency, and completeness.
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Applying Aspects of Data Governance from the Private Sector to Public Higher Education
(2011-07-07) Poor, Marsha
The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to identify ways to better manage enterprise-wide data assets within institutions of higher education through data quality actions and data governance options. The goal is to present selected data governance practices within the private business sector for consideration by individuals in public higher education who promote and support data quality initiatives. Topics include data quality barriers, data quality models, data quality management practices, and data quality drivers.
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Applying Lean Thinking Principles to Software Development
(2005-06) Tatum, Ray
Lean thinking principles, based on the Japanese concept muda, have been successfully applied in manufacturing and product development organizations since the 1940s. The software development community can realize similar benefits, with potential to eliminate wasted efforts inherent in the serial and structured traditional software development process. This study defines the seven basic principles of lean thinking (Poppendieck and Poppendieck, 2003), examines how they relate to the software development process and suggests techniques for their application.
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Artwork as a Service: Lessons and Best Practices From Service-Based Businesses
(University of Oregon, 2018) Berman, Daniel
Smartphones and social media have driven the popularity of photography to an all-time high. In addition to being popular, photography is big business and operates within a crowded and competitive market. To find success in the industry, one has to differentiate oneself and find new sources of revenue. This study explores the potential for an artwork rental business as an uncommon revenue stream, and identifies best practices and lessons learned from similar business models.
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Augmenting Workplace Wellness Programs with Biometric Monitoring
(University of Oregon, 2018) Miller, Jason
This annotated bibliography contains recent research describing the practices, policies, risks, and results regarding employer-sponsored wellness programs in the United States that are increasingly augmented with biometric monitoring features such as fitness trackers. The goal of this study is to improve the understanding of common risks and shortcomings so that individuals designing or augmenting wellness programs have improved chances of achieving success in helping employees reach positive health outcomes.
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Balancing Data Security and Accessibility in Higher Education
(UO, 2016-05) Brouwers, Stephen J.
Regulatory requirements and the fact that data breaches are on the rise both beg for increased data security, while ever-growing expectations within higher education to be more efficient and help students succeed demands data be more accessible to answer endless business questions. It is now more essential than ever that higher education institutions determine how to balance data security with accessibility – two major aspects addressed by data governance. This literature review identifies tools and techniques that can help leadership within higher education institutions balance data security with the high levels of accessibility necessary to provide value to the organization and answer key business questions in a timely manner.
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Benefits of an ITIL Transition in Small to Medium Sized Enterprises
(University of Oregon, 2019) Barker, Brandon
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are subject to the same complex computing requirements as their larger counterparts (Cruz-Hinojosa & Gutierrez-de-Mesa, 2016). With ever increasing complexity and cost associated with operating systems that are necessary today, SMEs need to learn how to do more with less. Tools exist today to help IT departments track issues and be more efficient with their spending through the use of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library.
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Benefits of Blending Agile and Waterfall Project Planning Methodologies
(University of Oregon, 2015-12) Quist, Candice
With continuous changes in technology and the project management practices used to deliver successful software projects to the business and users, Information Technology leaders need to optimize and adapt to find more effective management approaches. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both the waterfall and agile methodologies in order to choose and blend the characteristics that align best to meet the needs for a project is key to delivering a successful project.
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Benefits of Successful Adoption of Online Channels by Pet Care Small Businesses
(University of Oregon, 2017) Holloway, John E. IV
Pet care small businesses risk failure if they do not successfully adopt technologies that can make pet ownership easier and more affordable for their customers. Pet care providers and investors will gain insight into opportunities for technology to make pet ownership easier and more affordable and accessible. The literature reviewed was published between 2012 and 2017. This study is significant because the pet care services industry is rapidly growing, but often lacks the technologies to attract pet owners.
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Benefits of Using Automated Software Testing Tools to Achieve Software Quality Assurance
(2008-11-13T23:17:08Z) Grater, Michael T.
The increasing complexity of software development demands that developers use automated software testing tools. This study analyzes selected literature published between 1997 and 2005 to provide an analysis of benefits of automated software testing tools to increase software quality assurance. Benefits are presented for software engineers and business analysts and classified in relation to five quality factors (in reference to web applications) described by QA Labs, including quality, reliability, recoverability, security, usability and performance.
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Best Practices for Adult Student Engagement in Graduate e-learning Environments
(UP, 2016-05) Pritt, Adam
This annotated bibliography examines literature published between 2010 and 2016 that addresses educational best-practices for adult learners and how these practices can be combined with online and CMC technologies to influence engagement. It provides information to higher education administrators and instructors of adult learners about: (a) educational practices for adult learners; (b) online and CMC technologies; and (c) developing online and blended environments that create, sustain, or enhance adult learner engagement and learner motivation.