Research Outline for Jeff Allen

Primary Research Interests

• Diffusion of Innovation, Managing Technological Innovation
• Strategic Uses of Technology
• Expert and Group Decision Support Systems
• Excellence in the Classroom

Academic Research
My research has two distinct but very complimentary objectives.  
The first objective is to advance knowledge through publication 
in top quality academic journals.  The second goal is to 
desseminate knowledge about practical/applied uses of my 
research to the national and international Information Systems 
community through practitioner journals and consulting.  
Presently, my research work can be classified into three
research streams.  

Research Stream #1: Managing Technological Innovation

Examines how the process of selecting, adopting, and implementing 
new information technologies can be better managed in organizations.  
The research examines the technological aspects and perceived 
characteristics of the innovation as well as the characteristics of 
the potential adopter of the innovation.  Focuses on individual,
organizational and technical characteristics that might assist or 
hinder the innovation process and/or adoption of the innovation.

   Theory Bases: Innovation Diffusion Theory
   Theory of Reasoned, Espoused-Theories, Theories-in-use
   End User Computing, Microcomputer Playfulness
   Social Presense theory/Information Richness theory



Research Stream #2: Expert Systems/Group Decision Support Systems

On-going work is investigating the usefulness of expert systems and 
group decision support systems in assisting organizations in the 
decision making process.  Examines the impact on organizational 
structures, group interactions, information types and conflict 
management.

   Applied Systems:  Effects on organizational/group decision making



Research Stream #3: Excellence in the Classroom

This research examines the essential elements considered
neccessary for an excellent classroom learning experience.  Examines
intellectual rigor, organization of class and hands-on expertise and
applied theory in introductory IS courses.