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Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur The Hotel Istana is strategically located within Kuala Lumpur’s main Golden Triangle business and commercial centre. It is also within walking distance to the Bintang Walk shopping and entertainment hub, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, iconic landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower and the nearby Chinatown (all within walking distance) while the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is only an hour drive away.  Hotel Istana is a majestic landmark central to the business and shopping centre of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle – the most happening hub for both residents and tourists alike.  The 23-story Hotel Istana is a leading corporate address, catering to the concept of “stay-work-relax” for travellers on the move.

Please click on the Hotel link above for more details and directions.  For reservations: Reservation form


Hotel Address
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Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
73 Jalan Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Tel: 603-2141 9988
Fax: 603-2144 0111

Email: rsvn@hotelistana.com.my

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Please note the following conference presentation guidelines
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  • Each presentation has 15 min. followed by  5 min discussion. Session chairs will coordinate presentations in their respective sessions
  • There will be LCD projector available in every session room.  Please prepare your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (to insure compatibility). Please note that Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 IS NOT backward compatible with PowerPoint 2003.  So, please make sure you have your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
  • Save your files on a flash (USB) drive and on a CD just in case.  Also, it is highly recommended that you email your presentation to yourself on a web-based client (hotmail, yahoo, etc.) as a backup.  NO Floppy Disks OR Transparencies Please.
  • It would be a good idea to bring your own laptop for your presentation to insure that your paper is presented properly.
  • Every registered participant will be issued a name tag that he/she should wear at all times.  No one without name tag will be allowed into the conference area
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Conference Program
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Monday June 30, 2008                                                    8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration


Monday June 30, 2008                                                     8:45 am – 10:30 am

Session M1.1: E-Government                                           Baidura
Session Chair: Md Mahbubur Rahim

E-Government Implementation in Spain: the Case of the City of Benidorm
de Juana- Espinosa, S., Valdés-Conca, J., Manresa-Marhuenda, and García-Felonés, L.

Managing the E-Government Adoption Process in Kenya's Local Authorities
Nixon Muganda-Ochara and Jean-Paul Van Belle

An exploratory Study of Factors Determining e-Government Success in Saudi Arabia
Ali Nasser H. Al-Solbi and Sami H. Al-Harbi

E-Governance and Policing in Tamil Nadu, India
TKS Thamizhchelvi
                                       
Session M1.2:  Computer and Network Engineering             Berlian
Session Chair: Cătălin Popescu

Application of Backward Chaining Method to Computer Forensic
Najib Saylani

Customer Satisfaction Fuzzy Cognitive Map in Banking Industry
S. M. Reza Nasserzadeh, M. Hamed Jafarzadeh, Taha Mansouri, and Babak Sohrabi

Challenges to Describe QoS Requirements for Web Services Quality Prediction to Support Web Services Interoperability in Electronic Commerce
Wan Nurhayati Wan Ab. Rahman and Farid Meziane

Web Service Composition Approaches to Support Dynamic E-Business Systems
Sayed Gholam Hassan Tabatabaei, Wan Mohd Nasir Wan Kadir, and Suhaimi Ibrahim

Compliance of X.509 Certification Standard in the Implementation of Third Party Certification in Malaysian E-Commerce Websites
Syahida Hassan and Mohd Khairudin Kasiran


Session M1.3:  Knowledge Management I                         Delima
Session Chair: N. Raghavendra Rao

Use of New Knowledge and Knowledge Management to Gain Competitive Advantage
Shahid A. Sheikh

Aligning Knowledge Management Processes and Innovation Management Capability in a Global Business
A. Bechina Arnzten and L. Voransachai

Linking Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Rosmaini  Tasmin and Peter C. Woods

Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence: A Synergy for Organizational Competitiveness in the K-Economy
Khairul Mizan Taib,  Saiful Farik Mat Yatin, Abdul Rahman Ahmad, and Ahmad Nazri Mansor

An Empirical Study of Knowledge Management Processes in Small and Medium Enterprises
 Salina Daud and Wan Fadzilah Wan Yusuf

Session M1.4:  ICT & Financial Information                        Nilam
Session Chair: Theo Papadopoulos

Technological Innovation and the Market Value of Firms
Madan Annavarjula, Ramesh Mohan, and Sam Beldona

Comparisons Between Transparency In The United States of America(US) Corporate Bond Market and European Corporate Bond Market: Criticisms of Transparency In US Markets From European Markets Perspective
Wan Nur Rahini Aznie Zainudin and John Board

Nigeria’s Economic Growth: Emphasizing the Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Transfer of Technology
A Y Dutse

A Study of Global Bankruptcy Trends: Examples from USA, UK, Australia, China and Other Countries
Enoch K Beraho

The Role of Electronic Trading System on Organizational Knowledge Management at Muscat Securities Market
Zainab Al-Shandoudi, Rawan Al-Abri, Nahal Al-Rawahi, Kamla Al-Busaidi


Coffee Break                                                                 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Monday June 30, 2008                                                     11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Session M2.1:   Supply Chain Management                       Baidura
Session Chair: Wenshin Chen

Identifying Factors Affecting Acceptance of E-Procurement Systems: An Initial Qualitative Study at an Australian City Council
Md Mahbubur Rahim

Requirements of Knowledge Management Systems According To Performance and Risk Related Issues in Global Supply Chains
Markus Mau and Nicole Mau

Towards Understanding Public e-Procurement Adoption Among Supplier Firms
Erne Suzila Kassim and Husnayati Hussin

Corporate Logistics Improvement through Automated Processes: A Romanian Case Study for a Repair Flow Control and Supply Management System
Mihai Orzan, Liviu Serbanescu, Gheorghe Orzan, Violeta Sima, and Ileana Georgiana Gheorghe

Managing Supply Chain Risks in Multi-site, Multi-partner Engineering Projects
Sami Kara, Berman Kayis, and Emilie Gomez

Session M2.2:  Small and Medium Size Enterprise                   Berlian
Session Chair: Az-Eddine Bennani

Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Information Technology Competence: Resource-Based View on Small and Medium Enterprises
J. W. Ong and Hishamuddin Bin Ismail

An Empirical Study of Website Adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
Kogilah Narayanasamy, A.S.Santhapparaj, and Uchenna Cyril Eze

An Empirical Study of Internet-Based ICT Adoption Among Malaysian SMEs
Khong Sin Tan and Uchenna Cyril Eze

The Role of Gender in the Perception of barriers to E-commerce Adoption in SMEs: An Australian Study
Robert MacGregor and Lejla Vrazalic

Improving Women Entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia: Policy Recommendations
Wendy Ming-Yen Teoh and Siong-Choy Chong


Session M2.3:  Knowledge Management II                              Delima
Session Chair: Kamla Ali Al-Busaidi

Knowledge Management Basics for Emerging Economies
K. Kalpana and B.Premkumar

Enhancing Knowledge Creation in Organizations
Ng Sin Pei

The Impact of Information Infrastructure Capabilities on Knowledge Manipulation Skills: A Conceptual Framework
Lew Sook Ling and Uchenna C. Eze

The Impact of Knowledge Process about Customer on the Success of Customer Knowledge Acquisition
Samer ALHawari, Amine Nehari Talet, Haroun Alryalat, Wa’el Musa Hadi

Knowledge-based Agricultural Hub
Faudziah Ahmad, Nur Haryani Zakaria, Norliza Katuk, and Nur Wan Rozaini Sheikh Osman


Session M2.4:  Technology Acceptance                                  Nilam
Session Chair: Jawahitha Sarabdeen

Proposed Innovation Acceptance Model
Yew-Siang Poong and Uchenna Cyril Eze

Attitudes toward ICT of Law Enforcement Officers: A Case of the Royal Malaysia Police
Hajah Rugayah Hashim, Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman, and Wan Narita Mustapha

User Acceptance of Technology: Oman Case Study on Determinants and Measurement Methods
Rasha Al Abdali and Ali H. Al-Badi

The Romanian Entrepreneurial Profile from the Perspective of Cultural Dimensions - A Case Study for Prahova County – Romania
Violeta Sima, Ileana Georgiana Gheorghe, Mihai Cristian Orzan, and Gheorghe Orzan


Modelling Consumer Adoption of Internet Shopping
Yusniza Kamarulzaman


Conference Lunch                                                      12:45 pm – 2:30 pm


Monday June 30, 2008                                                     2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Session M3.1:   ICT in Healthcare I                                  Baidura
Session Chair: Jean-Paul Van Belle

 Towards Restraining Cost in Healthcare Domain: A Multiagent Approach
Saadat M. Alhashmi

The necessity to have an integrated national information system in the public health care system:  Case study- How works a Management Information System in the case of one of the main health care providers - a hospital from Romania
Cătălin Popescu, Ion Iarca, and Gheorghe Alexandru

An Insight into E-health Programs in Morocco: What Realistic Solution?
Az-Eddine Bennani and Meriem Elayoubi

E-health Data Privacy:  How Far It Is Protected?
Jawahitha Sarabdeen and Mohamed Mazahir Mohamed Ishak


Session M3.2:  Business Education and E-Learning                       Berlian
Session Chair: Markus Mau

ICT Mediated Collaborative Learning: A Learner-Centred Approach to Improving ICT Literary and Employability of Business Graduates
Theo Papadopoulos and Carolyn Woodley

Electronic Student Academic System (E-SAS) For Secondary School
Junaida Sulaiman, Roziatul Hasmat Mat Yamin, and Noorhuzaimi Karimah Mohd Noor


Instructors’ Perspective on E-Learning Adoption in Sri Lanka: A Preliminary Investigation
Mohamed Hussain Thowfeek and Husnayati Hussin

An Empirical Study of Learning Object Acceptance in Multimedia Learning Environment
Siong-Hoe Lau and Peter C. Woods

Operationalizing Off-task Sociability of Asynchronous Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
Babak Abedin and Farhad Daneshgar


Session M3.3:  Knowledge Management III                                  Delima
Session Chair: Indrit Troshani

Synergizing Knowledge Management Concepts
N. Raghavendra Rao

Managing Knowledge Management through Strategic Management Perspectives
Abd. Rahman Ahmad and Mohammad Talha Mohamed Idris

The Motivators and Benefits of Sharing Knowledge to a KMS Repository in an Omani Organization
Kamla Ali Al-Busaidi, Lorne Olfman, Terry Ryan, and Gondy Leroy

Assessing the Application of the Knowledge Management Success Paradigm in South Africa
Nixon Muganda-Ochara, Kosheek Sewchurran, Mzingaye Ndlovu, and Amanda Pillay

The Relationship between Knowledge Management and Trust: Malaysian Perspective
Rohana Ngah, Chua Hock Hoo, and Abdul Razak Ibrahim

Session M3.4:  Online Education                                          Nilam
Session Chair: Amine Nehari Talet

On Distant Education: Cost Issues
Lotfi Bouzaiane

Can Virtual Learning Environment Help?  Effectiveness of Using Blended Learning Strategies for Teaching Sixth-Grade Science Course
Li-wen Chen and Hsu-Kuan Jonathan Liu

An Evaluation of an Online Programming Course
Brendan McCarthy


A Web Application to Create a Virtual Campus for Students at Petroleum and Gas University, Ploiesti
Cătălin Popescu, Bogdan Vasilescu, and Tiberiu Stănescu

Coffee Break                                                                 4:00 am – 4:30 am

Monday June 30, 2008                                                     4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Session M4.1:   E-Commerce                                                Baidura
Session Chair: Ali Nasser H. Al-Solbi

Virtual Corporation: A Ladder to Gather Revenue
Vivek Uprit

The three-quarter moon:A new model for E-Commerce adoption
Abdalla Hamed, David Ball, Hillary Berger, Pat Cleary

Application of Decision Support System in E-commerce
M.Senthil Velmurugan and Kogilah Narayanasamy

Electronic Commerce and Distribution Channel Selection: A Transaction Cost Analysis
Ng Hong Teong, Abdul-Talib Asmat-Nizam, and Norhayati Zakaria


Session M4.2:  Mobile Communications and Commerce        Berlian
Session Chair: Berman Kayis

Mobile Telephony: New Marketing Object in a Globalized Economy
Bruno Salgues

Regulating the Mobile Telecommunications Industry: The Case of Australia
Indrit Troshani and Sally Rao Hill

Social Pressures and Mobile Communication Technology: Preliminary Understanding of Two Factor Analyses over Time
Wenshin Chen, Siew Fan Wong, and Peter Sutanto

Opportunities and Obstacles Facing Businesses (B2C) by Implementing Location-Based Services (LBS) in Oman
Shaima Hmadan Al-Haddabi, Eman Omar Al-Ryami, and Fatma Said Al-Shamsi

The Challenges Facing M-commerce in Oman: A Business Perspective
Fatma Al-Kalbani and Zainab Al-Shandoudi
 
Session M4.3:  Knowledge Management IV                              Delima
Session Chair: K. Kalpana

Knowledge Sharing in Knowledge-Based Institutions
Jessica Sze-Yin Ho, Cheng Ming Yu, Lau Pei Mey

An ITIL-based Solution to Record and Retrieve Tacit and Explicit Knowledge based on Giga Knowledge Management Framework in the SME Companies
 Mohammad Sharifi, Masarat Ayat, and Shamsul Sahibudin
Investigating the Optimal Number of Attributes to Manage Knowledge Performances
Mohammad Aizat b. Basir and Faudziah bt. Ahmad

A Framework for Faculty Memory Information System
Salimah Mokhtar, Zaitun Abu Bakar, and Wan Hasnira W.Husin

The Role of Centralized Knowledge Development Centre for Success of SME Sector
Kogilah Narayanasamy and M. V. Shetty


Session M4.4:  ICT in Healthcare II                                       Nilam
Session Chair: Najib Saylani

Development of Customer Value Model for Healthcare Services
Wan-I Lee and Bih-Yaw Shih

As a Human Factor, the Attitude of Healthcare Practitioners is the Primary Step for the e-Health: First Outcome of an Ongoing Study in Morocco
Az-Eddine Bennani, Mounim Belalia, Rachid Oumlil

Improving Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) Practices through a Clinical Microsystem in the Malaysian Government Hospitals
 Nik Azliza Nik Ariffin, Alwi Mohd Yunus, Zuhaida Che Embi


Tuesday July 01, 2008                                                     8:45 am – 10:00 am

Session T2.1:  Knowledge Management (V)                          Baidura
Session Chair:  Lejla Vrazalic


The Importance of Learning to Differentiate between ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Knowledge
Matthew Hall, Stewart R. Clegg, and John Sillince

A Research Framework for Improving Personal Information Management Capabilities
Jean-Marc Charlot

Overcoming Human Barrier as a Measure towards Improved Knowledge Management
Sabitha Marican and  Siti Alida John Abdullah


Session T2.2:  Customer Relationship Management                        Berlian
Session Chair: Abd. Rahman Ahmad

Tied Agents’ Customer Relationship Management Usage – Reasons, Barriers, and Support: An Exploratory Investigation in Insurance Industry
Li-wen Chen and Hsu-Kuan Jonathan Liu

CRM:  A Competitive Tool for Indian Banking Sector
Madhu Jasola and Shivani Kapoor

An Assessment on Service Quality in Malaysia Insurance Industry
Affiaine Ahmad and Zalina Sungip

Session T2.3:  Internet Banking                                                   Delima
Session Chair: Lim Tong Ming

User Acceptance of Online Banking Service in Australia
Paul H.P. Yeow, Yee Yen Yuen, and David Yoon Kin Tong, and Nena Lim

Phishing: A Growing Challenge for Internet Banking Providers in Malaysia
Gerald Goh Guan Gan, Tan Nya Ling, Goh Choon Yih, and Uchenna Cyril Eze

The Relative Importance of Trust and Usable Website Design in Building E-Loyalty Intention on Internet Banking
Nor Aziati Abdul Hamid


Session T2.4:  ICT Acceptance                                                  Nilam
Session Chair: Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait

Innovation and New Service Development in Select Private Life Insurance Companies in India
Lavanya Vedagiri Rao

A Multimodal Automated Fare Collection Solution for Facilitating Strategic Information Technology Planning of Public Transportation in Malaysia
 Saadiah Yahya and Noriani Mohammed Noor

Marketing Practices in the Management of Romanian Organizations
Violeta Sima and Ileana Georgiana Gheorghe


Coffee Break                                                                 10:00 am – 10:30 am


Tuesday July 01, 2008                                                     10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Session T3.1:  Online Social Networks                                      Baidura
Session Chair:  Matthew Hall

Snob and Bandwagon Effects in Social Networking Websites
Tamilla Mavlanova

Internet Based Social Lending
Harsh Dhand, Glen Mehn, Daniel Dickens, Aparna Patel, Dhruv Lakra, and Austin McGrath

Revisiting the Art of Collaboration in the Age of Internet
Saadat M. Alhashmi and Jawed Siddiqi


Session T3.2:  ICT  and Culture                                            Berlian
Session Chair: Mohamed Khalifa

TAM vs. PCI: An Analysis on the Theoretical Model Parsimony and Robustness across Cultures
Yew-Siang Poong and Uchenna Cyril Eze

Factors Influencing South African Attitudes toward Digital Piracy
Kimi van der Byl and Jean-Paul Van Belle



The Influence of Consumers’ Moral Intensity, Perceived Risks and Moral Judgment in Purchasing Pirated Software
J.K. Ratnasingam  and C.H. Ponnu

An Adoption of Semantic Web from the Perspective of Technology Innovation – A Qualitative Research Approach
Joo, Jaehun


Session T3.3:  GIS, Privacy, and Legal Issues                     Delima
Session Chair: Nena Lim

Geographical Bioinformatics Systems
Tariq Rahim Soomro, Ghassan Al-Qaimari, and Hassan Wahba

The Role of GIS on the Decision Making Process at Muscat Municipality: A SWOT analysis
Ammar Al-Fareed, Khalid Ambusaidi, Bader Al-Lamki, Abdullah Al-Farsi, and Kamla Al-Busaidi
 
Privacy in the Converged Communications Platform
Gita Radhakrishna

E-Business-Related Patents in A Globalised E-Economy : The Position In Asian Region
Jeong  Chun- Phuoc


Session T3.4:  Mobile Communication and Commerce             Nilam
Session Chair: Violeta Sima

Mobile Data Services Usage: A Methodological Research Approach
Papadopoulos Homer

Marketing Mix Drivers of Clients Satisfaction in Technology-enabled Service: Study of Nigerian GSM Subscribers
Aminu Ahmad and Hartini Ahmad

Analysis of Mobile Users’ Perception Towards SMS Voting
Ng Kai Sin, Ainin Sulaiman, and Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait

Modelling User Trust and Mobile Payment Adoption: A Conceptual Framework
Uchenna Cyril. Eze, Gerald Goh Guan Gan, John Ademu, and Samson A. Tella


Tuesday July 01, 2008                                                     12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Session T4.1:  Keynote Speech Session  & Conference Chair            Baidura
Session Chairs: Muhammad Najib Razali and  Khalid S. Soliman
Topics:  I City -  A New Knowledge City Project in Malaysia
Topic: Utilizing IBIMA Network to Publish More

Conference Lunch                                                           1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Tuesday July 01, 2008                                                     2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Session T5.1:  Internet and Innovation                                             Baidura
Session Chair:  Saadat M. Alhashmi

An Overview of the Web Search Satisfaction
Fadhilah Mat Yamin and T. Ramayah

Software as a service: Analysis of ‘Google Sites’ as KM Tool for Academic Environment
Farooqui N.K.

Telecommunication Service Gap: Call Center Service Quality Perception and Satisfaction
Mohammed Upal

 Toward An Information and Communication Technology Development in Developing Countries
Mohammad M.F. Khasawneh and Huda Bt Hj. Ibrahim

Progress towards the Implementation of the National Innovation System in Tunisia
Refaat Chaabouni


Session T5.2:  IS Research                                          Berlian
Session Chair: Yusniza Kamarulzaman

Determinants of Information Technology Expenditure: A Contingent Model
Mohamed Khalifa and Kathy Ning Shen

Measuring Interaction: An Empirical Comparison of Three OLS Regression Models
Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait, Ainin Sulaiman, Sharifah Faridah Syed Alwi

Motivational Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Decision: A Comparison between Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs and Women Non Entrepreneurs
Kavitha Raman, Anantharaman, R.N., and Sharmila Jayasingam

Exploring the Roles of Gender and Ethnicity as Antecedents of Trust in 3D Immersive Electronic Commerce
Kung-Keat Teoh and Eze Uchenna Cyril

Session T5.3:  Computer and Network Engineering        Delima
Session Chair: Mustafa Man

Multimedia Broadcasting System: An Implementation of GRUM With Recommended Technical Improvements For GRUM Communication Models
Lim Tong Ming, Chin Tek Min, Teh Chia Ching, and Chong Khong Mun

Measuring the Optimal Transmission Power of GSM Cellular Network: A Case Study
Basil M. Kasasbeh, Muzhir S. Al-Ani, Rafa E. Al-Qutaish, and Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh

Intellectual Capital of Enterprises in Thailand: Measurement Model by Baysean Network Algorithm
Anongnart Srivihok

MB-C: Check-in Mobile Application using Barcodes
Mohammed Samaka and Mohammed Hassan

Fuzzy Trust Approach for Wireless Ad-hoc Networks
H. Hallani and S. A. Shahrestani


Session T5.4:  ICT in  Academia                                         Nilam
Session Chair: Xiaomei Guo

3G Services Adoption among University Students: Diffusion of Innovation Theory
J. W. Ong, Yew-Siang Poong, Tuan Hock Ng

Framework for Orienting Engineering Undergraduate Final Year Projects towards New Product Innovation Process
Ammar Al-Shalabi, S. B. Chee, Narish Singh, and B. F. Yousif

Factors Affecting the Readiness of Malaysian Schools toward ICT Management: A Theoretical Context
Goh Pey Yun, Hishamuddin bin Ismail, and Md. Wahid Murad


NihonGo: A Computer-Aided Learning Package of Japanese Language for Beginner Level
Boon Why Lee, Siew Hock Ow, Seow Ping Quek, Siti Nur Hidayah, and Soon Sang Chong

Towards an Educational Model for the Knowledge Economy
Garyfallos Fragidis, Dimitrios Paschaloudis, and Maria Tsourela


Coffee Break                                                                 4:00 am – 4:30 am

Tuesday July 01, 2008                                                     4:30 pm – 6:00 pm


Session T6.1:  Organizational Performance and IT Alignment & Control                Baidura
Session Chair:  Wan Nur Rahini Aznie Zainudin

The Control Environment, Employee Fraud and Counterproductive Workplace Behaviour: An Empirical Analysis
Zauwiyah Ahmad and Mariati Norhashim

The Impact of Technological Intensity on Market Orientation -- Performance Relationship
Abdul-Talib Asmat-Nizam, Norhayati Zakaria, and John W. Cadogan

 An Analysis on the Competitive Advantages of Garbage Incineration Power Plant
Xiaomei Guo and Luhe Wang

An Analysis of Competencies and Moderating Influence of Demographic Profiles - Evidence from Exporting Organizations
Jayanty Kuppusamy and R.N. Anantharaman

Session T6.2:  E-Business                                              Berlian
Session Chair: C.H. Ponnu

Status of e-Business in Two Popular Retail Chains: A Review of Opportunities
M.V.Shetty, N Kogilah, Meyyappan Gopalan, and Hishamuddiin

The Determinants of Online Hotel Reservations among University Staffs
Abdul Rahim Abu Bakar and Fariza Hashim

The Utilization and Effectiveness of Intranet: A Case Study at Selected Malaysian Organizations
Ramlah Hussein, Mohamad Noorman Masrek, and Nor Shahriza Abdul Karim


EB Challenges and how to overcome them in Dubai
Aisha Al Alawi and Joze Kuzic

Session T6.3:  ERP, Outsourcing, and Open Source Software    Delima
Session Chair: Mohammed Samaka

An Exploratory Study of Enterprise Architecture Practices in Malaysia
Rafidah Abd Razak and Zulkhairi Md. Dahalin

Privacy-Preserving Data Mining for Horizontally-Distributed Datasets Using ‎EGADP
Mohammad Saad Al-Ahmadi
Open Source Integration into Business Strategies: A Review
Showole Aminat, Ali Selamat, and Shamsul Sahibudin

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Virtual and Offshore Project Teams: Guidelines for Best Practice
Gabi Ruth Witthaus

Drivers of IT Backsourcing Decision
Siew Fan Wong


Session T5.4:  Project Planning and Development                       Nilam
Session Chair: Lavanya Vedagiri Rao

Project Management Practices: The Criteria for Success or Failure
Iman Attarzadeh and Siew Hock Ow

eWorks: Development of a Web Based Site Assessment Software for Construction Progress Project
Mustafa Man, Mohd Hafriz Nural Azhan, Noor Maizura Mohamad Noor, Wan Aezwani Wan Abu Bakar, and Mahadi Man

Modern Project Management: Essential Skills and Techniques
 Iman Attarzadeh and Siew Hock Ow

Strategic Planning of an Integrated Smart Card Fare Collection System: Challenges and Solutions
Saadiah Yahya and Noriani Mohammed Noor

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End of research sessions activities

Field Trip Wednesday July 2, 2008  7:30am  - 4:30 pm  (Limited seats available) 




Keynote Speaker

Eu Hong Chew
Non- Executive Director
City -, MSC Cybercentre, MALAYSIA


Mr. Eu Hong Chew was appointed to the Board on 15 July 1999 and to his current position on 27 February 2008. He was educated at the Royal Military College and possess a first class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.  He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom.

He has been associated with the Sumurwang Group as its Chief Executive with many years of experience including charting the path for Sumurwang's manufacturing arm, firstly under Dreamland Holdings Berhad and its subsequent venture into the steel business and the acquisition of I-Berhad.  Prior to joining Sumurwang Group, he was with PA Management Consulting as a consultant for 10 years where he was also appointed Director of Studies for the Cranfield PA  MBA Programme in Malaysia

 












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