A NEW PARADIGM FOR IS

Abstract

An Is paradigm shift will create problems of adjustment and new opportunities for IS professionals. To function effectively in this new world, current and future IS professionals must acquire new knowledge and skills. This will not be easy to accomplish and will require the joint effort of both industry and academia. However, the payoffs from such human investments will be enormous. The existence of a cadre of capable IS professionals who can intelligently and effectively apply emerging information technologies not only affects the success of individual organizations but improves the competitiveness of our nation.

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Notes on contributors

Douglas W. Farwell

DOUGLAS W. FARWELL is the director of manufacturing systems for Bull HN Information Systems, Inc, Billerica MA.

Linda Kuramoto

LINDA KURAMOTO is a senior associate with Boston Systems Group, Boston.

Denis Lee

DENIS LEE is a professor of CIS at Suffolk University, Boston.

Eileen M. Trauth

EILEEN M. TRAUTH is an associate professer of MIS at Northeasten University, Boston.

Christine Winslow

CHRISTINE WINSLOW is a healthcare consultant with Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge MA.