DongBack Seo

DongBack Seo earned her Doctor of Philosophy and Masters of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Bachelor of Engineering from Hansung University. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D. program, she worked as a software engineer in a wireless communications firm and as a small business owner. Her publications include two books in Korean, as well as a class manual and several chapters. Her papers have been published in many journals (e.g., Communications of the ACM, European Journal of Information Systems, Telecommunications Policy, etc.) and conference proceedings (e.g., International Conference on Information Systems, European Conference on Information Systems, etc.). Her research interests include the areas of adoption of IT/IS-enabled services from the perspectives of individuals and organisations, organisational standards strategy, business convergence, mobile commerce, and analysis of competitive dynamics in rapidly changing industries.

Publications

Analysis of Various Structures of Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs) That Impact Tension among Members
Analysis of Various Structures of Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs) That Impact Tension among Members
DongBack Seo. © 2015. 15 pages.
As the field of ICT standardization has changed from a relatively static, monolithic environment into a very dynamic field in the last two decades, many formal standardization...
Are Asian Countries Ready to Lead a Global ICT Standardization?
Are Asian Countries Ready to Lead a Global ICT Standardization?
DongBack Seo. © 2015. 18 pages.
East Asian countries are booming with both technological and demographic advances. They have traditionally developed their economies by being licensed foreign Information and...
International Journal of Standardization Research (IJSR)
International Journal of Standardization Research (IJSR)
Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Mazyar Zand. Est. 2015.
International Journal of Standardization Research (IJSR) publishes the latest research related to standards and standardization in organizations and societies of all types....
The Significance of Government’s Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
The Significance of Government’s Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
DongBack Seo. © 2013. 10 pages.
For first generation (1G) wireless communications technology standards, the Japanese government’s early decision provided an opportunity for its national manufacturers to be...
Evolution and Standardization of Mobile Communications Technology
Evolution and Standardization of Mobile Communications Technology
DongBack Seo. © 2013. 328 pages.
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are a vital component of successful business models. As new technologies emerge, organizations must adapt quickly and...
Analysis of Various Structures of Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs) that Impact Tension among Members
Analysis of Various Structures of Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs) that Impact Tension among Members
DongBack Seo. © 2013. 15 pages.
As the field of ICT standardization has changed from a relatively static, monolithic environment into a very dynamic field in the last two decades, many formal standardization...
Conceptualization of the Convergence Phenomenon to Develop an Applicable and Integrated Framework for the Emergence of Software-as-a-Service
Conceptualization of the Convergence Phenomenon to Develop an Applicable and Integrated Framework for the Emergence of Software-as-a-Service
Elizabeth A. Teracino, DongBack Seo. © 2013. 16 pages.
Financial service companies, such as banks and accounting firms, and product software companies, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software companies, previously...
The Significance of Government’s Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
The Significance of Government’s Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
DongBack Seo. © 2012. 13 pages.
For first generation (1G) wireless communications technology standards, the Japanese government’s early decision provided an opportunity for its national manufacturers to be...
Are Asian Countries Ready to Lead a Global ICT Standardization?
Are Asian Countries Ready to Lead a Global ICT Standardization?
DongBack Seo, Jan Willem Koek. © 2012. 16 pages.
East Asian countries are booming with both technological and demographic advances. They have traditionally developed their economies by being licensed foreign Information and...
The Significance of Government's Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
The Significance of Government's Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
DongBack Seo. © 2010. 12 pages.
For first generation (1G) wireless communications technology standards, the Japanese government’s early decision provided an opportunity for its national manufacturers to be...
The Significance of Government's Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
The Significance of Government's Role in Technology Standardization: Two Cases in the Wireless Communications Industry
DongBack Seo. © 2010. 11 pages.
For first generation (1G) wireless communications technology standards, the Japanese government’s early decision provided an opportunity for its national manufacturers to be...
The Snakes and Ladders Game in E-Business: Digital Transformation at American Hardware Depot
The Snakes and Ladders Game in E-Business: Digital Transformation at American Hardware Depot
C. Ranganathan, Dong Back Seo. © 2009. 12 pages.
American Hardware Depot (AHD), a retailer of hardware and home improvement products, sells over 65,000 products through its network of 4,500 stores nationwide that are operated...
The Snakes and Ladders Game in E-Business: Digital Transformation at American Hardware Depot
The Snakes and Ladders Game in E-Business: Digital Transformation at American Hardware Depot
C. Ranganathan, Dong Back Seo. © 2006. 12 pages.
American Hardware Depot (AHD), a retailer of hardware and home improvement products, sells over 65,000 products through its network of 4,500 stores nationwide that are operated...