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Research

Technology and Organizational Impacts

Computer-mediated Communication

Technology and Decision Processes

Boonthanom, R., and Harris, K. J. An Investigation of Computer mediated Communication of Emotions. Accepted at the Academy of Management Meeting, New Orleans August 2004.

Boonthanom, R. “IT Project Escalation:  Effects of Decision Unit and Guidance,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Seattle December 2003.  

Boonthanom, R. “Strategic Information Systems Planning: A Case From A Public Organization,” Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Tampa, FL August 2003.  

Paradice, D. B. and Boonthanom, R. “Incorporating Multiple Perspectives in Complex Decision-Making Environments,” Proceedings of the DSS Internet Age 2002 Conference, Cork, Ireland, July 2002, pp. 228-237.  

Boonthanom, R., Mason, R. M, and Marett, L. K., “Integrating IT and Management Accounting Information: A Conceptual Framework,” Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Boston, August 2001.  

Marett, L. K., Mason, R. M., and Boonthanom, R. “Executive Use of Information Technology:  What have we been missing?” Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Boston, August 2001.  

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Teaching

Data and Database Management

System Analysis and Design

I started teaching as a full-time professor at Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, when I received my Bachelor’s of Accounting degree in 1997. I taught Elementary Accounting and Introduction to Data Processing classes. The primary teaching language was Thai.

At Florida State University, I normally taught two undergraduate classes in the fall and spring semesters and one class during the summer semester. I taught the data and database management systems class (Oracle Developer) for several semesters and a programming class (Visual Basic) one semester.  All classes were senior level. The class size ranged from 20 to 35 students.

As a graduate student teaching information system classes, I was responsible for all aspects of each course including book selection, lectures, semester group projects, exams, grading, class website maintenance, and all other class materials. I maintained regular office hours as well as special office hours by appointments.  

Summary of Course Taught

BUS K321 Management Information Systems
Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) including the key building blocks of information systems, namely, hardware, software, telecommunications including the Internet/intranet/extranet, and database and DBMS. The focus of this course is on using and managing information technologies to derive business value.
Semester taught (IUS): Summer 2005

BUS K201 Computer for Business
Introduction to the role of computers and other information technologies in business. Provides instruction in both functional and conceptual computer literacy. Conceptual computer literacy is the focus of the weekly lecture. After introducing the basic concepts of computer use, these lectures devote special attention to current technological innovation in social and business environment. Topics include technology and organizational change, telecommunications, privacy in the information age, and business security on the Internet.  Functional computer literacy includes use a spreadsheet (Excel), and relational database (Access), and electronic communication software (e-mail and WWW browsers) as well as the applications of these skills to solve a variety of business problems.
Semester taught (IUS): Fall 2004, Spring and Summer 2005

ISM 4113 (BUS K335). Management Information Systems Analysis and Design
Course description: This course provided an in-depth treatment of the theory and practice of management information systems including information requirements analysis, design methodology, and system implementation considerations. This class was for MIS majors only.
Semester taught (FSU): Fall 2003, Spring and Summer 2004
Semester taught (IUS): Fall 2004

CGS 4404. Advanced Application Development (Visual Basic Programming)
Course description: This course presented an advanced application development methodology, technology and tools. Students worked in teams in the applied study of complex systems development problems and cases.
Semester taught (FSU): Summer 2003  

ISM 4212 (BUS K400) Information for Operating Control and Data Management (Database)
Course description: This class covered the theory, techniques, and applications of information management and control including organizations as information-processing systems and executive support systems. This course was for MIS majors only.
Semester taught (FSU): Summer 2001, Summer and Fall 2002, Spring 2003
Semester taught (IUS): Spring 2005

ACC 393 Introduction to Data Processing
Semester taught (CMU): Spring 1998

ACC 101 Elementary Accounting I
Semester taught (CMU): Fall 1997

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My philosophy of teaching is to bring students to a point where they are more than adequately prepared to complete the types of tasks I believe they will face in their careers. I want them to be able to provide better solutions than their employer expects them to provide. I want them to be confident of their ability to face new problems. This confidence creates leaders. In all cases, I treat students as adults and hold them responsible for their decisions.

I believe in teaching concepts, not tools. Certainly, specific tools have a role in the classroom and I use them extensively. However, the tools are used to illustrate concepts. I believe the technology changes too quickly to take any other approach. Students must be able to pick up any manual for any specific tool, spend a few days with it, then be productive. This goal can only be achieved through a thorough grounding of the fundamental concepts of the field.

In addition to materials presented in class, I maintain a course website as a secondary source for students. Only students registered for the class can have access to it. Also, students are encouraged to communicate with me using electronic mails. These skills are widely expected in industry today.

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