http://michaelcurry.com en-us Michael Curry is a management consultant, a researcher pursuing his PhD, and an adjunct teaching for Oregon State University http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=69&n=Welcome-to-Michael-Currys-Website 10/4/2010 3:50:00 PM Michael Curry is an international management consultant who uses technology to improve value chains in small to medium businesses. His services result in increased alignment of business goals and IT resources which has significantly improved over 100 organizations in many industries. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=22&n=Consulting-Services-Offered-by-Michael-Curry 9/14/2010 4:21:00 PM Powered by Web Mentors 3GLWeb V2 http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=3&n=Meet-Michael-Curry 9/23/2010 9:10:00 AM Starting page for all content related to Michael Curry's PhD studies in Information Systems http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=68&n=Michael-Curry-is-Pursuing-a-PhD-in-Information-Systems 9/13/2010 1:16:00 PM Michael Curry writes on many topics ranging from IT practices, eBusiness, Education, ERP software and just about anything else that might be on his mind today. Comments and feedback are welcomed. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=2&n=Michael-Curry-official-blog-page 9/14/2010 2:30:00 PM Use this page to contact Michael; I will respond promptly http://michaelcurry.com/contact.aspx?p=4&n=Contact-Michael-Curry 9/9/2010 6:14:00 PM Comprehensive key word site search http://michaelcurry.com/Search.aspx?p=65&n=Site-Search-Page 7/12/2010 11:41:00 AM Articles on Web Design Topics such as Dreamweaver, JavaScript, Photoshop, and CSS among others http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=73&n=Articles-on-Web-Design-Topics 9/13/2010 4:33:00 PM Articles on Technology Topics such as SharePoint, Dynamics GP and more. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=75&n=Articles-on-Technology-Topics-2 9/13/2010 4:38:00 PM Software Engineering Articles on topics such as UML notation, as well as C# and ASP.NET http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=76&n=Software-Engineering-Articles 9/13/2010 4:41:00 PM My consulting efforts is to improve strategic alignment between IT resources and business goals for client organizations. This page explains how I use academic theory and research to result in cost savings, productivity improvements, and greater organizational efficiency for clients. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=88&n=Connecting-Theory-with-Practice 9/22/2010 10:48:00 PM Page of Links to Michael Curry's Academic Research http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=70&n=Michael-Curry-Academic-Research 5/12/2011 9:17:00 AM Content related to Michael Curry's PhD coursework http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=71&n=PhD-Studies-Coursework 12/6/2011 8:41:00 PM Michael Curry's is an instructor of MIS for Oregon State University College of Business. He has also taught for the University of Oregon and Central Oregon Community College. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=72&n=Michael-Currys-Higher-Education-Teaching-Experience 9/13/2010 1:29:00 PM Business justification for a technology initiative should come from offsetting costs in decreased resources or increased output. This article discusses Michael Curry's approach to business process reengineering with IT. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=80&n=Michael-Currys-approach-to-business-process-reengineering-with-IT 9/14/2010 12:34:00 PM Because most technology projects do not end up delivering what they promised should be motivation enough for any small business to carefully consider how the project will be managed before committing their hard-earned cash. This article describes techniques to help ensure your eBusiness projects success http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=82&n=How-to-Successfully-Manage-an-eBusiness-Project 9/14/2010 2:37:00 PM The Service industry is the fastest growing economic sector, and nowhere is that growth more evident than America’s small businesses. Harnessing the power of technology, entrepreneurs are increasingly transforming themselves into successful service-based businesses. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=84&n=Starting-a-Business-in-the-Service-Industry 9/14/2010 3:22:00 PM Introduction to UML Modeling for the Business Analyst using the UML notation. Part 1 discusses why models are neccesary, why UML is used and activity roles of participants in each phase of a technology project. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=77&n=Introduction-to-UML-Modeling-for-the-Business-Analyst 9/13/2010 5:00:00 PM Introduction to UML Modeling for the Business Analyst using UML notation. Part 2 discusses use cases and symbols used for creatign them, sequence diagrams and deployment diagrams. Examples are provided with explanations of notation http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=78&n=Introduction-to-UML-Modeling-for-the-Business-Analyst-2 9/14/2010 8:58:00 AM Adaptations of Models in Information Systems: How New Questions are Answered in Research Relying on Established Work http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=95&n=Adaptations-of-Models-in-Information-Systems 12/6/2011 8:12:00 PM This essay provides a critical review of two papers in the field of management information systems: Coping Model of User Adaptation and ERP Change Management: Technology Preview of an Enterprise System http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=96&n=Adaptations-of-Models-in-Information-Systems-Part-2 12/6/2011 8:13:00 PM Philosophy of Motivational and Normative Actions in IT Governance. In this paper I will use the Humean and cognitive theories of motivation to show how norms can influence actions which lead to better IT. http://michaelcurry.com/Default.aspx?p=97&n=Philosophy-of-Motivational-and-Normative-Actions-in-IT-Governance 12/6/2011 8:44:00 PM