Bay Arinze
Management Department
Drexel University
32nd & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:(215) 895-1798
Bay.Arinze@drexel.edu
EDUCATION
PhD: London School of Economics
June 1987
Master of Science: London School of Economics
June 1983
Bachelor of Science: University of Lagos
June 1982
TEACHING
INTERESTS
I teach Introduction to Java, Telecommunications Management, SAP R/3 and Decision Support
Systems at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Drexel University:
Professor
Associate Professor of MIS
Assistant Professor of MIS
September 1997 to Present
September 1992 to August 1997
January 1988 to August 1992
RESEARCH
INTERESTS
My research interests include Artificial Intelligence applications to Business Problems,
Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. I have 29 refereed
journal articles, 4 book chapters, 1 published textbook and 38 refereed conference
publications. My publication list is below:
1. “Some Antecedents and Effects of Trust in Virtual Communities,” Ridings, Gefen,
and Arinze, Special Issue of the Journal of Strategic Information Systems: Trust in the
Digital Economy, 2002 (11: 3-4), pp. 271-295.
2. “Legal Determinants of the Global Spread of E-Commerce,” Ndubizu and Arinze,
International Journal of Information Management, (22), 2002, pp. 181-194.
3.
“An Object-Oriented Mapping Method for Rapidly Configuring ERP Systems”,
Arinze and Anandarajan, M., Communications of the ACM, Vol. 46, No. 2, Feb. 2003.
4. “Forecast Model Selection: A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm Neural Network
Approach”, Anandarajan, M., Anandarajan, A., Lawrence, K., and Arinze, Advances in
Forecasting, (2002).
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5. “The Predictive Accuracy Of Artificial Neural Networks And Multiple Regression In
The Case Of Skewed Data: Exploration Of Some Issues,” Expert Systems with
Applications, Subbanarasimha P.N., Arinze B., and Anandarajan, M., 19 (2) (2000) pp. 117123
6. “An Analysis of Intranet Infusion Levels,” Information Resources Management Journal,
Eder, Arinze, Darter, and Wise, (July 2000, Vol. 13, No. 3).
7. “Matching Client/Server Processing Architectures with Information Processing
Requirements: A Contingency Model,” Information and Management, Anandarajan, M
and Arinze, O.B., Nov. 1998, pp. 267-274.
8. “Selecting Appropriate Forecasting Models Using Artificial Neural Networks.”
Journal of Computer Information Systems, Anandarajan, M and Arinze, O.B., (Winter
1998).
9. “A Comparative Study of Multilayer Perceptron Topologies for the Selection of
Forecasting Methods”, (1998) Anandarajan, M and Arinze, O.B., Journal of Applied
Business Research.
10. “Combining and Selecting Forecasting Models Using Rule Based Induction”,
with S. L. Kim and M. Anandarajan, Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 24,
No. 5, pp. 423-433, 1997.
11. “Designing a Knowledge Based System to Achieve ISO 9000 Standards”, with M.
Anandarajan, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Vol. 37, No. 3, 1997.
12. “A Knowledge Based Approach to the Faculty-Course Assignment Problem,”
with F. Partovi, Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 245-256, 1995.
13. “Selecting Appropriate Forecasting Models Using Rule Induction,” Omega
International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 647-658, 1995.
14. “A Multicriteria Model for Supporting Setup Reduction Investment Decisions,”
with S. Kim and A. Banerjee, Production Planning and Control, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 413420, 1995.
15. “An Experimental Investigation of the Predictive Accuracy of Induction and
Regression,” with P. N. SubbaNarasimha, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 7,
1994.
16. “A Knowledge-Based Decision Support System for Setup Reduction,” with S.
Kim, Decision Sciences, November/December 1992, pp. 1389-1407.
17. “A Knowledge Based Design Approach for Injection Molding of Plastic Balls, ”
with A. A. Tseng and J. D. Kaplan, Advances in Polymer Technology, Issue 11, No.2,
pp. 109-120, Spring 1992.
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18. “A Knowledge Based Decision Support System for Project Management, ” with
Fariborz Partovi, Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 321-334,
1992.
19. “A Simulation Model for Industrial Marketing,” with J. Burton, Omega,
No. 3, pp. 323-335, 1992.
Vol.20,
20. “DSS Development Using a Model of User Enquiry Types,” Systems Practice,
Vol. 5, No.6, pp. 629-650, 1992.
21. “A User Enquiry Model for DSS Requirements Analysis: A Framework and Case
Study,” International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, 37, pp. 241-264, 1992.
22. “A Knowledge Based Approach for Facilities Location Planning, ” with A.
Banerjee, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 5, pp. 131-139, 1992.
23. “A Framework for Effective Data Collection, Usage, and Maintenance for
Decision Support Systems,” with S. Banerjee, Information and Management, 22,
pp.257-268, 1992.
24. “A Knowledge-Based Decision Support System for Computer Performance
Management,” with M. Igbaria and L. Young, Decision Support Systems, Vol. 8, pp.
501-515, 1992.
25. “A Contingency Model for DSS Methodology Selection,” Journal of Management
Information Systems, Vol. 8, No. 1, September 1991, pp. 149-166.
26. “Information Requirements Planning for Quality Assurance Information
Systems,” with C. Sylla, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 38,
No. 3, pp. 245-256, August 1991.
27. “A Knowledge Based Method for Designing Precedence Networks and
Performing Job Allocation in Line Balancing,” with F. Partovi, Computers and
Industrial Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 351-364, July 1990.
28. “Market Planning with Computer Models: A Case Study in the Software
Industry,” Industrial Marketing Management, 19 pp. 117-129, May 1990.
29. “A Natural Language Front-End for Knowledge Acquisition,” Special Issue of ACM
Sigart on Knowledge Acquisition, No. 108, pp. 106-114, April 1989.
BOOK
CONTRIBUTIONS
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“Knowledge Based Techniques for Management of New Technologies,” in Madu
(Ed.), Management of New Technologies for Global Competitiveness, Quorum Books,
Westport, CT., 1993, pp. 319-334.
“Factors Affecting Behavioral Intentions to Adopt Electronic Shopping on the
World Wide Web: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach,” with Ruth; in
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Anandarajan and Simmers (Eds.), Managing Web Usage in the Workplace: A Social,
Ethical and Legal Perspective, Idea Books, 2002.
“A Methodology for Developing and Implementing Business Intelligence
Systems”, with O. Amobi, M., in Anandarajan, M., (Ed.), Business Intelligence in
Accounting, 2003, pp.183-197.
GRANT AWARDS
YEAR
AMOUNT
ROLE
NSF Business Intelligence Grant
$599,128
PI
2002
State of PA ITCU Grant
$218,371
PI
2002
SAP Award
$50,000
PI
2002
SAP Award
$50,000
Co-PI
2001
State of PA iGRAD Grant
$100,000
Co-PI
2001
SAP Award
$50,000
Co-PI
2000
State of PA L2L Grant
$206,735
PI
2000
NCIIA
$2,000
PI
1999
SAP Award
$100,000
Co-PI
1999
Lockheed Martin Grant
$50,000
Co-PI
1998
SAP Award
$75,000
PI
1998
Bristol Myers Squibb
$30,000
Co-PI
1998
Anderson Consulting
$40,000
Co-PI
1998
CSC Consulting
$50,000
PI
PI (1998—2003)
$1,201,234
PI or Co-PI (1998—2003)
$1,621,234
2002-3
GRANT
AUTHORED
TEXTBOOK
CONTRIBUTION
1. Microcomputers for Managers, Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, CA.
1994.
REFEREED
CONFERENCE
PAPERS
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1. “Deriving DSS Specifications from a Model of the DSS/User Interface, ”
IBSCUG/ISA Conference, London 1987
2.
“A Frame-Based User Enquiry Model for Supporting Strategic Operations
Planning,” Intl. Society for Productivity Enhancement, 8/3/88.
3. “A Notational Framework for Part-Automating DSS Requirements Analysis and
Development,” Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 11/21/88.
4. “A Framework for Knowledge-Based Decision Support for Facilities Layout
Planning,” with C. Sylla, S. Banerjee, 11th Computers and Industrial Engineering
Conference, 3/15/89.
5. “DSS Methodology: A Critical Key in the Development and Implementation of
DSS,” Northeast DSI Conference, 3/30/89
6. “A Conceptual Knowledge-based DSS for Computer Performance Evaluation,”
with M. Igbaria, Midwest DSI Conference, 4/19/88.
7. “Requirements Analysis for CIM Systems: An Expert System-Based Application
to Facilities Location Planning,” with A. Banerjee, International Society for
Productivity Enhancement, 12/19/89.
8. “An Expert Systems Approach for Selecting a Facilities Layout Planning
Model,” with S. Banerjee, DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/89.
9. “A Model Based Approach for Supporting Facilities Location Planning, ” with
John Wong, ORSA/TIMS National Meeting, 10/16/89.
10. “Computer based Knowledge Engineering for Expert Systems using Natural
Language Dialogues,” Topic Table: DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/89.
11. “Proposals for a Development Methodology for Quality Assurance Information
Systems,” with C.Sylla, Topic Table: DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/89.
12. “An Approach for using Expert Systems in Line-Balancing,” with F. Partovi,
Topic Table: DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/89.
13. “Information Derivability Analysis for Quality Assurance Information Systems, ”
with C. Sylla, 12th Computers and Industrial Engineering Conference, 3/15/90.
12. “Countering Marketing Competition using a Simulation Based Marketing
Decision Support System,” with Jon Burton, 1990 Northeast DSI Meeting, 4/6/90.
13. “Integrated DSS for Marketing Support: A Case Study and a Proposed
Approach,” Information Resource Management Association Conference, 5/14/90.
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14. “A Notational Framework for Computer-Aided DSS Development,” Information
Resource Management Association Conference, 5/14/90.
15. “A Knowledge Based Approach to Facilities Location Planning,” with Avijit
Banerjee, Association for the Advancement of Modeling and Simulation Techniques in
Enterprises (AMSE) 1990 International Conference, Nigeria, July 4-6 1990.
16. “Knowledge Based Mold Design for Injection Molding Processing ”, with A.
Tseng, J. Kaplan, and T. Zhao,
Control, 9/5/90.
Fifth IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent
17. “New Rules Recognition in the Marketing and Manufacturing Loops, ” with A.
Meystel, Fifth IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, 9/5/90.
18. “Using Expert Systems for Generating Precedence Networks in Line-
Balancing,” with Fariborz Partovi, DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/90.
19. “Deriving, Selecting, and Predicting the Performance of Rule Induction
Methods for Expert Systems Development,” DSI Annual Conference, 11/22/90.
20. “Knowledge Based Mold Design for Injection Molding of Plastic Balls, ” with A.
Tseng, and J. Kaplan, 1990 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Dallas Texas, 11/26/90.
21. “An Analogy and Framework for Effective Data Collection, Usage, and
Maintenance for Decision Support Systems,” 24th Annual Hawaii International
Conference on System Sciences, January 8-11, 1991.
22. “A Model-Based DSS for Computer Performance Management,” with M. Igbaria
and L. Young, 1991 Northeast DSI Conference, April 10-12, 1991.
23. “Automated Selection of Appropriate Forecasting Models using Machine
Learning Methods,” 1991 DSI First International Meeting, Brussels, Belgium,
June 24-26, 1991.
24. “An Expert Systems Approach to Setup Reduction,” 6th International Conference
on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, London, August 19-22, 1991.
25. “A Multicriteria Model to Determine the Need for, and Extent of Investment in
Setup Reduction Setup Reduction,” 1991 Northeast DSI Conference,
1992.
April 2,
26. “Using Artificial Neural Networks for Setup Reduction,” First Africa-USA
International Conference on Manufacturing Technology, Lagos, Nigeria, April 2,
1992.
27. “Selecting Appropriate Forecasting Methods using Rule Induction, ”
DSI Conference, March 31-April 2, 1993, pp. 181-183.
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Northeast
28. “Investment for Manufacturing Setup Time Reduction: A Multicriteria
Approach,” with S. Kim and A.Banerjee, Northeast DSI Conference, March 31-April
2, 1993, pp.309-311.
29. “A Decision Support System for Supporting Multiple-Instrument Marketing
Decisions,” with S. Banerjee and J. Burton,
1993.
DSI Annual Conference,
March 1,
30. “Using Artificial Neural Networks for the Selection of Forecasting Models”, with
S. L. Kim and M. Anandarajan, Northeast DSI Conference, April 12, 1996.
* Nominated for the “Best Paper” Award.
31. "Client/Server Processing Architectures with Task Fit in the Service Sector,"
with Anandarajan, Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences (#30), held in
Hawaii, January, 1997.
* Nominated for the “Best Paper” Award.
32. "Factors Influencing the Use of the World Wide Web: A Small Business
Perspective," with Eder and Anandarajan, Western DSI Conference, Hawaii, March
1997.
33. “Matching Client/Server Processing Architectures with Information Processing
Requirements: A Contingency Model” Anandarajan, M and Arinze, O.B., 26th Annual
Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Boston, March 1998.
* Nominated for the “Best Paper” Award.
34. “Technology Acceptance: An Empirical Perspective from the Nigerian Banking
Sector,” Igbaria, M, Anandarajan, M, Anakwe, U, and Arinze, O.B., Academy of
Management Conference, 1998.
35. “Factors Associated with Intranet Diffusion among Organizations in the United
States,” Eder, L., Arinze, O.B., Darter M., 29th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences
Institute, November 21-24, 1998.
36. “A Comparative Study of Two Artificial Neural Networks for Selecting Forecasting
Methods,” Anandarajan, M., and Arinze, O.B., Informs Seattle Fall 1998 Meeting, October
25-28, 1998. (Presentation only)
37. “Unveiling the Lurker: Comparing the Silent with the Conversational,” Ridings, C,
Gefen, D, Arinze, O.B., 32nd Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, November
21-24, 2001.
38. “The Impact Of Offshore Information Technology Outsourcing On The United
States”, Arinze B., Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference,
Atlantic City, March 2004.
SERVICE
CONTRIBUTIONS
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Service is an important component of a faculty member’s duties. I have served on the
following committees:
Drexel University VP of Research Recruiting Committee Member (2003)
Management Department Tenure and Promotion Committee (Member)
MIS Recruiting Committee (Member)
PhD Committee (Management)
PhD Examination Committee (MIS)
MIS Curriculum Committee
In addition, I have served as a PhD advisor to 7 successful students.
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