Curriculum Vitae

Robert F. Otondo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems

Office Address
McCool Hall, Room 302-o
Department of Management and Information Systems
Box 9581
College of Business and Industry
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762 / E-mail address:
Office phone: (662) 325-1961
Fax: (662) 325-8651

Education

Degree
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Discipline
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Institution
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Year
Ph.D. / Business Administration / Computer Information Systems / Arizona State University / 1998
Master of Science / Computer Information Systems / Arizona State University / 1993
MBA / Business / California State University, Sacramento / 1983
Bachelor of Science / Entomology / University of California, Davis / 1976

Work Experience

Rank/Position
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Department
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Organization
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Period
Associate Professor / Management & Information Systems / Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS / Aug '09 - Present
Assistant Professor / Management & Information Systems / Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS / Aug '05 – Aug ‘09
Assistant Professor / MIS / University of Memphis, Memphis, TN / Aug '98 – May ‘05
Graduate Assistant / School of Accountancy & Information Management / Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ / Sum '95; Spr '96 - Spr'98
Owner / Salt River Software Tempe, AZ / July '93 -Aug '94
Assistant to Executive Director; Instructor / Northern Arizona University, Yuma / Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ / Fall '89 -Sum '91
Instructor / Business / Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ / Spring '89

Teaching Experience (Course Area and Number; “U” = Undergraduate, “G” = Graduate)

Mississippi State University

Decision Support Systems (BIS 4533, U; BIS 6533, G; BIS 8413, G)

Introduction to Management Information Systems (BIS 3233, U)

Information Systems Collaborative Projects (BIS 8753, G)

Management Information Technology and Systems (BIS 8112, G)

Microcomputers and Networks (BIS 4513, U; BIS 6513, G)

Principles of Management and Production (MGT 3114, U)

Business Telecommunications (BIS 8513, G)

MIS Seminar (BIS 9113, G)

University of Memphis

Data Communications Systems & Networks (MIS 7615/8615, G)

Network Design and Management (MIS 3790, U)

Programming for Business (MIS 7190, G)

Computer Hardware and System Software (MIS 2770, U; MIS 7160, G)

Introduction to Business Microcomputer Applications (MIS 2749, U)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Systems Analysis and Design (CIS 335, U)

Object-Oriented Modeling and Programming (CIS 330/410, U)

Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff and Yuma campuses)

Introduction to Computer Information Systems (CIS 120, U)

Introduction to Marketing (MKT 333, U)

Introduction to Management Information Systems (CIS 360, U)

Principles of Finance (FIN 311, U)

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

Principles of Salesmanship (MKT 267, U)

Honors/Awards

Honor/Award
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Institution/Company/Organizations
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Year
Schillig Special Teaching Projects Award / Office of the Provost, Mississippi State University / 2012
Chris Price Faculty Support Fund State Pride Award / College of Business, Mississippi State University / 2011
Best Paper Award (Amini et al., 2007) / Fogelman College of Business and Economics,
The University of Memphis / 2008
Best Paper Award (Allen et al., 2007) / Fogelman College of Business and Economics,
The University of Memphis / 2008
Phi Kappa Phi / Mississippi State University / 2006
Outstanding Teaching Assistant in DIS / College of Business, Arizona State University / 1997
Doctoral Consortium / International Conference for Information Systems / 1996

Research/Scholarship

Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

Fuller, B., L. Marler, K. Hester, and R. Otondo (forthcoming) “Leader reactions to follower proactive behavior: Giving credit when credit is due.” Human Relations.

Marett, K., R. Otondo, and S. Taylor (2013) “Assessing the Effects of Benefits and Institutional Influences on the Continued Use of Environmentally Munificent Bypass Systems in Long-Haul Trucking.” MIS Quarterly, 37(4): 1301-A9.

Allen, D.G., J.K. Biggane, R. Otondo, and J. Van Scotter (2013) “Reactions to Recruitment Web Sites: Visual and Verbal Attention, Attraction, and Intentions to Pursue Employment.” Journal of Business and Psychology, 28(3): 263-285.

Guo, C., J.P. Shim, & R. Otondo. (2010) "Social Network Services in China: An Integrated Model of Centrality, Trust, and Technology Acceptance." Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 13(2), 76-99.

Otondo, R. F., T. Barnett, F. W. Kellermanns, A. W. Pearson, & R. A. Pearson. (2009) "Assessing Information Technology Use over Time with Growth Modeling and Hierarchical Linear Modeling: A Tutorial." Communications of the Association for Information Systems, Vol. 25, Article 45, pp. 607-640.

Otondo, R., A. W. Pearson, R. A. Pearson, J. C. Shaw, & J. P. Shim. (2009) "Managerial Problem Solving in the Adoption of Radio Frequency Identification Technologies." European Journal of Information Systems, 18(6), 553-569.

Otondo, R., J. Van Scotter, D. Allen, and P. Palvia. (2008). “The Complexity of Richness: Media, Message, and Communication Outcomes.” Information & Management, 45(1):21-30.

Eddleston, K. A., R. Otondo, and F. W. Kellermanns. (2008). “Conflict, Participative Decision Making, and Generational Ownership Dispersion: A Multilevel Analysis.” Journal of Small Business Management, 47(1):457-485.

Allen, D. G., R. Mahto, and R. Otondo (2007). “The Effects of Organizational Brand on Pre-hire Recruitment Outcomes in the Context of Web-based Recruitment.” Journal of Applied Psychology, 92(6):1696-1708.

Amini, M. M., R. F. Otondo, B. D. Janz, & M. G. Pitts. (2007). “Simulation Modeling and Analysis: A Collateral Application and Exposition of RFID Technology.” Production and Operations Management, 16(5):586-598.

Muthitacharoen, A., P. C. Palvia, L. D. Brooks, B. C. Krishnan, and R. F. Otondo. (2006). "Re-examining Technology Acceptance in Task Behaviors." Electronic Markets. 16(1): 4-15.

Janz, B., M. Pitts, and R. Otondo. (2005). “Back to the Future with RFID: Lessons Learned—Some Old, Some New.” Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 15, Article 7:132-148.

Otondo, R., E. L. Nichols, L. Feder, and P. D. Hankins. (2005). “From Cyclical to Systems Thinking: Cycle Time Reduction in Complex Systems.” Issues in Supply Chain Management, 1(1):1-19.

Allen, D. G., J. Van Scotter, and R. Otondo. (2004). “Recruitment Communication Media: Impact on Pre-Hire Outcomes.” Personnel Psychology, 57:143-171.

Goul, M., A. Philippakis, M. Kiang, D. Fernandes, and R. Otondo. (1997). “Requirements for the Design of a Protocol Suite to Automate DSS Deployment on the World Wide Web: A Client/Server Approach.” Decision Support Systems, 19(3):151-170.

Refereed Book Chapters

Janz, B., M. Pitts, and R. Otondo. (2008). “Back to the Future with RFID: Lessons Learned—Some Old, Some New.” In T. Blecker (Ed.), Handbook of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technologies in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Berlin: ES Verlag. Reprint of Janz et al (2005) from Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 15, Article 7:132-148.

Otondo, R. (2005). “Object-Oriented Approaches to Causal Mapping: A Proposal.” In D. Armstrong and V.K. Narayanan (eds.), Causal Mapping for Information Systems and Technology Research: Approaches, Advances and Illustrations. Idea Group, Hershey, PA, pp. 343-367.

Lee, T. E., R. Otondo, B-O. Kim, P. Prasarnphanich, and E. L. Nichols. (2003). “Data Mining for Business Process Reengineering.” In Gerald G. Grant (ed.), ERP & Data Warehousing in Organizations: Issues and Challenges. IRMA, Hershey, PA.

Refereed Conference Publications

Reese, D., R. Pearson, R. Otondo, J. Hodges, & B. Jones (2012) “A Program to Broaden Participation in Computing Majors,” Proceedings of the ASEE Southeast Section Conference, Mississippi State, MS, April 1-3.

Otondo, R., A. Pearson, R. Pearson, J. Shaw, & J. P. Shim. (2008). "Managerial Perceptions in Adoption of Emergent Technologies: A Qualitative Study of Furniture Industry Managers." Qualitative Research in Management and Organization Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Eddleston, K. A., R. Otondo, & F. W. Kellermanns. (2007). “A Multilevel Analysis of Conflict in Family Firms.” Eastern Academy of Management — International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Eddleston, K. A., R. Otondo, & F. W. Kellermanns. (2007). "Cross-level Effects in Family Firm Research." Third Annual Office Depot Small Business Research Forum, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Eddleston, K. A., R. Otondo, & F. W. Kellermanns. (2007). "Conflict, Participative Decision Making, and Generational Ownership Dispersion: A Multilevel Analysis." United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship/SBI 2007 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Otondo, R. F., J. R. Van Scotter, and M. G. Pitts. (2005). “The Impact of Web Sites on Attraction to Organizations: A Multilevel Approach.” 65th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Honolulu, HI.

Allen, D. G., M. Lane, A. Turan, M. G. Pitts, R. F. Otondo, and J. R. Van Scotter. (2004). “Internet Recruitment: Job Seekers’ Viewing of Company Web Sites.” Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Chicago, IL.

Allen, D. G., M. G. Pitts, R. F. Otondo, and J. R. Van Scotter. (2004). “Recruitment Websites: Impact of Content, Website Design, and Media Richness on Applicant Attraction.” Academy of Management Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Janz, B. D., M. G. Pitts, and R. F. Otondo. (2004). “Tracking Trauma at the Med: Demonstrating an Emerging Technology at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis.” 35th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, Boston, MA.

Van Scotter, J. R., M. G. Pitts, R. F. Otondo, D. G. Allen, and P. C. Palvia. (2003). “A Test of the Measurement Invariance of Media Richness Over 3 Types of Media.” Proceedings of the Southern Association of Information Systems Conference, Savannah, GA.

Allen, D. G., J. Van Scotter, and R. Otondo. (2002). “Recruitment Communication Media Features: Impact on Pre-Hire Outcomes.” Best Paper Proceedings of the Academy of Management Conference, Denver, CO.

Van Scotter, J., P. W. Clark, R. Otondo, D. Allen, and M. Pitts. (2002). “Differences in Perceptions of Web Site Characteristics by IT Experts and Non-Experts.” Proceedings of the Eighth Americas Conference for Information Systems, Dallas, TX.

Lee, T. E., R. Otondo, and B-O. Kim. (2002). “Data Mining for Business Process Reengineering.” Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Seattle, WA.

Van Scotter, J., R. Otondo, D. Allen, and P. Palvia. (2002). “Impact of Media Type, Message Content, and Message Length on Communication Characteristics and Receiver Outcomes.” Proceedings of the Southern Association of Information Systems Conference, Savannah, GA.

Otondo. R. and J. Simon. (2000). “A Model for the Study of Knowledge Management Support Systems.” Proceedings of the Sixth Americas Conference for Information Systems, Long Beach, CA.

Dowling, K., R. Otondo, A. Philippakis, and H. Owens. (1997). “Asynchronous Communication as Support for Knowledge Work Productivity.” 1997 Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, San Diego, CA.

Dowling, K., R. Otondo, and A. Philippakis. (1997). “Individual Rights to Privacy and Corporate E-mail.” Proceedings of the Third Americas Conference for Information Systems, Indianapolis, IN.

Otondo, R. (1996). “Identification and Validation of Knowledge Structures in Organizational Learning: An Algorithmic Approach to Pattern Matching in Cognitive Maps.” Proceedings of the Second Americas Conference for Information Systems, Phoenix, AZ.

Goul, M., A. Philippakis, M. Kiang, D. Fernandez, and R. Otondo. (1995). “Towards a Client/Server Open-DSS Protocol Suite for Automating DSS Deployment on the World Wide Web.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference of the International Society for Decision Support Systems, Hong Kong.

Otondo, R. (1992). “Allocation of Development Personnel for IS Vendors/Small Businesses.” The Association of Management Proceedings: Collective Supplement, Las Vegas, NV, 10(1):37-40.

Non-refereed publications
Otondo, R., A. Pearson, R. Pearson, J. Shaw, and J. P. Shim. (2008). “Wireless-Based Warehouse Management Systems for the Furniture Industry: Final Report.” Technical report submitted to the Franklin Furniture Institute, Mississippi State University.
Otondo, R. F., D. G. Allen, J. R. Van Scotter, and M. G. Pitts. (2002). “Impact of Computer-Mediated Communication Media Characteristics on Information Acquisition, Attitude Favorability, and Intentions toward Joining the Navy.” Technical report submitted to the Office of Naval Research, US Navy.
Van Scotter, J. R., D. Allen, R. Otondo, S. Kim, K. Moustafa, K. Weeks, and P. Palvia. (2001). “The Impact of Communications Media Characteristics on Information Acquisition and Favorability of Attitudes toward the Navy.” Technical report submitted to the Office of Naval Research, US Navy.

External Support

Study
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Agency/Source
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Amount
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Period
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Role

Broadening Participation in Computing / National Science Foundation / $598,106 / 2010-
2012 /

Co-investigator

Wireless-Based Ware-house Mgmt Systems for the Furniture Industry / US Small Business Admin., through the Furniture Outreach Program, Institute for Furniture Manufacturing and Marketing, Miss. State Univ. / $88,985 / 2007 /

Principal Investigator

RFID Simulation Study / FedEx Institute of Technology (The University of Memphis), Research Investment Fund / $74,750 / Sum 2005 /

Co-investigator

Workflow Study of Trauma 1 Unit, Regional Medical Center at Memphis / Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (through the FedEx Center for Supply Chain Management) / $100,000 / Sum 2003- Sum 2004 /

Co-investigator

US Navy Recruitment Study / Office of Naval Research (through the University of Mississippi) / $181,116 / Sum 2001-Sum 2002 /

Project Director, Co-PI

US Navy Recruitment Study / Office of Naval Research (through the University of Mississippi) / $149,990 / Sum 2000-Sum 2001 /

Co-investigator

Shelby County Jail Intake Study / Shelby County Crime Commission (through the FedEx Center for Cycle Time Research) / $24,800 / 12/1/2000-3/31/2001 /

Co-investigator

Shelby County Criminal Justice Systems Study, Phase II / Shelby County Crime Commission (through the FedEx Center for Cycle Time Research) / $75,000 / 7/1/2000- 6/30/2001 /

Co-investigator

External Support, continued…

Study
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Agency/Source
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Amount

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Period

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Role

Shelby County Criminal Justice System Study, Phase I / Shelby County Crime Commission (through the Fed Ex Center for Cycle Time Research) / $75,000 / Fall 1999-Spr 2000 /

Co-investigator

Presentations

Invited Presentations

Otondo, R. F. “Tracking Assets and Workflow with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).” Southern Cotton Ginners Association Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA, July 27, 2004.

“Memphis / Shelby County Criminal Justice Project: Phase I Report.” Presented to the Memphis / Shelby [County] Crime Commission, October 19, 2000. Available at http://www.memphiscrime.org/research/ studies/justice-system/Final-Report/index.htm. Project Team Member list on Slide 13 of presentation.
Other Presentations

Otondo, R., D. Allen, M. Pitts, and J. Van Scotter. (2002). “The Impact of Computer-Mediated Communications Media Characteristics on Information Acquisition and Favorability of Attitudes toward the Navy.” Military Personnel Research Science Workshop, Memphis, TN, June 4-5.