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Publication date: 1 August 2006

Arthur Jung‐Ting Chang and Quey‐Jen Yeh

Modernized information systems (IS) have brought enterprises not only enormous benefits, but also linked information threats. Most enterprises solve their IS security‐related…

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Purpose

Modernized information systems (IS) have brought enterprises not only enormous benefits, but also linked information threats. Most enterprises solve their IS security‐related problems using technical means alone, and focus on technical rather than managerial controls, which may imply potential crises. This study examines whether the security preparation of firms matches the severity of IS threats they perceive in developing countries, especially in issues concerning “people” and “administration”. Additionally, this study discusses appropriate threat mitigation strategies for the four sectors as well.

Design/methodology/approach

Using an empirical study, this study explores the past and current concerns of IS threats of firms in different industries, and the countermeasures prepared by them to protect themselves from such threats. The empirical data was provided by 109 Taiwanese enterprises from four sectors.

Findings

The analytical results revealed the differences in both the IS threats concerned and the security scopes prepared among the four sectors. Moreover, the preparation scopes were not commensurate with the perceived severity of threats. All four industries rated the network as posing the strongest threat, following regulation and personnel issues, while among the countermeasures in use, these three issues have larger application deficiencies.

Originality/value

This study concludes that the firms do not well prepare themselves against IS threats entailed to non‐technical administration issues and discusses appropriate threat mitigation strategies for the four sectors. Specifically, firms should be aware of IS threats to their business and prepare suitable security protections.

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Information Management & Computer Security, vol. 14 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-5227

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Publication date: 1 September 1995

Quey‐Jen Yeh

Explores how leadership affects the job characteristics of R&Dprofessionals in Taiwan by incorporating personal traits as thecovariables. Defines leadership as the interaction of…

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Explores how leadership affects the job characteristics of R&D professionals in Taiwan by incorporating personal traits as the covariables. Defines leadership as the interaction of the directive and supportive styles, with directive emphasizing actions for getting the jobs done, and supportive focusing on doing favours for enhancing creativity. Data were collected from three major types of R&D organization – the government, the private, and the military, in Taiwan. The consistently overall effect of the supportive leadership on the job characteristics model across different types of organization in the test is evidence of the importance of the supervisory role in enriching the R&D jobs. Interprets differences between organizations in terms of their backgrounds and management practices. Discusses the implications of the findings for strengthening the effectiveness of leadership in managing R&D professionals. Though the study was based on R&D professionals in Taiwan, the conclusions should offer a perspective for their counterparts in an industrialized country.

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Leadership & Organization Development Journal, vol. 16 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-7739

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Publication date: 9 November 2012

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International Journal of Manpower, vol. 33 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-7720

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