Payam Hanafizadeh

Dr. Payam Hanafizadeh is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Decision Sciences at Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. He has held various visiting positions at the University of Waterloo, University of Canberra, Chalmers University of Tech., Masaryk University and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He received his BSc., MSc and PhD all in Industrial Engineering and pursues his research in the areas of e-business and decision making under uncertainty. He is the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of E-Business Research. He has also published over 70 articles for leading journals such as: Internet Research, The Information Society, International Journal of Information Management, Electronic Commerce Research, Energy Policy, Journal of Global Information Management, Telecommunications Policy, Expert Systems with Applications, Systemic Practice and Action Research, Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Management Decisions and Telematics and Informatics to name only a few. Dr. Hanafizadeh is the co-author of Online Advertising and Promotion published by IGI Global. He has (co-)authored several other successful books in Persian. He has also been serving on the Editorial Review Board for Telecommunication Policy (Elsevier), Journal of Information Technology Research, Journal of E-Commerce in Organizations and International Advisory of Int. J. of Health Information Systems and Informatics. Dr. Hanafizadeh was named as the best researcher of Tehran Province in 2006. In addition to his academic position, he has also consulted for several major public and private organizations particularly banking sector.

Publications

A Systematic Literature Review on IT Outsourcing Decision and Future Research Directions
A Systematic Literature Review on IT Outsourcing Decision and Future Research Directions
Payam Hanafizadeh, Ahad Zareravasan. © 2020. 42 pages.
During the recent decades, some academic research on the subject of information technology outsourcing (ITO) decision has appeared in different outlets, which may impede the use...
Mobile Banking and Payment System: A Conceptual Standpoint
Mobile Banking and Payment System: A Conceptual Standpoint
Aijaz A. Shaikh, Payam Hanafizadeh, Heikki Karjaluoto. © 2019. 17 pages.
This study conceptualizes and proposes a well-regulated and designated mobile banking and payment system (MBPS) with the potential to strengthen the banking system, foster the...
Online Advertising Intermediary: How Online Advertising Works?
Online Advertising Intermediary: How Online Advertising Works?
Payam Hanafizadeh, Mehdi Behboudi, Hamideh Mokhtari Hasanabad. © 2014. 10 pages.
Applying bleeding edge courses of action in advertising is always a case on the table of decision makers. In online case, lack of a practice to place right advertisement in a...
Perusing E-Readiness and Digital Divide: From a Critical View
Perusing E-Readiness and Digital Divide: From a Critical View
Mohammad Reza Hanafizadeh, Payam Hanafizadeh, Abbas Saghaei. © 2013. 34 pages.
With the advent and evolution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in general, the Internet, in particular, throughout the world, new terms such as “information...
A McKinsey 7S Model-Based Framework for ERP Readiness Assessment
A McKinsey 7S Model-Based Framework for ERP Readiness Assessment
Payam Hanafizadeh, Ahad Zare Ravasan. © 2013. 43 pages.
Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a complex, lengthy and expensive process which usually faces serious challenges and failures. Thus, it is necessary to...
Local Perturbation Analysis of Linear Programming with Functional Relation Among Parameters
Local Perturbation Analysis of Linear Programming with Functional Relation Among Parameters
Payam Hanafizadeh, Abolfazl Ghaemi, Madjid Tavana. © 2013. 24 pages.
In this paper, the authors study the sensitivity analysis for a class of linear programming (LP) problems with a functional relation among the objective function parameters or...
The Right Format of Internet Advertising (RFIA): A Structural Equation Model
The Right Format of Internet Advertising (RFIA): A Structural Equation Model
Payam Hanafizadeh, Mehdi Behboudi. © 2013. 23 pages.
This study was designed to provide some insights into how Iranian marketers can find the right format of Internet advertising. Recent negative trends in Internet advertising...
A Data Mining Model for Risk Assessment and Customer Segmentation in the Insurance Industry
A Data Mining Model for Risk Assessment and Customer Segmentation in the Insurance Industry
Payam Hanafizadeh, Neda Rastkhiz Paydar. © 2013. 27 pages.
Customer segmentation on the basis of predictable risks can help insurance firms maximize their earnings and minimize their losses. Car insurance is one of the most lucrative and...
Why Do Advertisers Need to Use Lead Generation?
Why Do Advertisers Need to Use Lead Generation?
Payam Hanafizadeh, Mehdi Behboudi, Ateneh Qodsi Khah, Marzieh Ardalani. © 2013. 7 pages.
As evidence mounts on the importance of online advertising and the opportunities presented by new-shaped lead generation companies globally, it becomes important to understand...
Business Model Change Methodology: Applying New Technology in Organization: The Case of Mobile Technology in Learning Industry
Business Model Change Methodology: Applying New Technology in Organization: The Case of Mobile Technology in Learning Industry
Nastaran Hajiheydari, Payam Hanafizadeh. © 2013. 25 pages.
The present study intends to design a methodology for examining the influence of modern information and communication technology on business models (BMs). Theoretical framework...
Digital Divide and e-Readiness: Trends and Gaps
Digital Divide and e-Readiness: Trends and Gaps
Mohammad Reza Hanafizadeh, Payam Hanafizadeh, Erik Bohlin. © 2013. 46 pages.
This paper reviews the literature on digital divide and e-readiness in different fields with an eye to identifying trends and gaps in prominent research areas. In this study, 411...
Online Advertising and Promotion: Modern Technologies for Marketing
Online Advertising and Promotion: Modern Technologies for Marketing
Payam Hanafizadeh, Mehdi Behboudi. © 2012. 248 pages.
Advertising, just like medicine and engineering, is a universal discipline of study, providing insight into understanding the business process anywhere in the world. Ideally, due...
The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Payam Hanafizadeh, Roya Gholami, Shabnam Dadbin, Nicholas Standage. © 2012. 28 pages.
The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems require huge investments while ineffective implementations of such projects are commonly observed. A considerable...
Why Do Iranians Avoid Shopping on the Internet?
Why Do Iranians Avoid Shopping on the Internet?
Payam Hanafizadeh, Mehdi Behboudi, Maryam Asghari Ilani, Ramineh Kalhor. © 2012. 13 pages.
Iran is becoming an appropriate country for selling Internet-based products. Evidence illustrates an inverse trend and avoidance in this regard. This study was designed to...
Neural Network-Based Evaluation of the Effect of the Motivation of Hospital Employees on Patients’ Satisfaction
Neural Network-Based Evaluation of the Effect of the Motivation of Hospital Employees on Patients’ Satisfaction
Payam Hanafizadeh, Neda Rastkhiz Paydar, Neda Aliabadi. © 2012. 19 pages.
This article evaluates the effect of the motivation of employees on organizational performance using a neural network. Studies show that employee motivation influences...
A Literature Review on the Business Impacts of Social Network Sites
A Literature Review on the Business Impacts of Social Network Sites
Payam Hanafizadeh, Ahad Zare Ravasan, Ali Nabavi, Mohammad Mehrabioun. © 2012. 15 pages.
Social network sites (SNSs) such as MySpace, Facebook, and Youtube have attracted millions of users, many of whom have integrated these sites into their daily practices. There...
Local Perturbation Analysis of Linear Programming with Functional Relation Among Parameters
Local Perturbation Analysis of Linear Programming with Functional Relation Among Parameters
Payam Hanafizadeh, Abolfazl Ghaemi, Madjid Tavana. © 2011. 24 pages.
In this paper, the authors study the sensitivity analysis for a class of linear programming (LP) problems with a functional relation among the objective function parameters or...
Perusing E-Readiness and Digital Divide: From A Critical View
Perusing E-Readiness and Digital Divide: From A Critical View
Mohammad Reza Hanafizadeh, Payam Hanafizadeh, Abbas Saghaei. © 2011. 35 pages.
With the advent and evolution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in general, the Internet, in particular, throughout the world, new terms such as “information...
A McKinsey 7S Model-Based Framework for ERP Readiness Assessment
A McKinsey 7S Model-Based Framework for ERP Readiness Assessment
Payam Hanafizadeh, Ahad Zare Ravasan. © 2011. 41 pages.
Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a complex, lengthy and expensive process which usually faces serious challenges and failures. Thus, it is necessary to...
Is ICT the Key to Development?
Is ICT the Key to Development?
Roya Gholami, Dolores Añón Higón, Payam Hanafizadeh, Ali Emrouznejad. © 2010. 18 pages.
Using panel data for 52 developed and developing countries over the period 1998-2006, this article examines the links between information and communication technology diffusion...
The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
The Core Critical Success Factors in Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Payam Hanafizadeh, Roya Gholami, Shabnam Dadbin, Nicholas Standage. © 2010. 30 pages.
The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems require huge investments while ineffective implementations of such projects are commonly observed. A considerable...
Neural Network-based Evaluation of the Effect of the Motivation of Hospital Employees on Patients’ Satisfaction
Neural Network-based Evaluation of the Effect of the Motivation of Hospital Employees on Patients’ Satisfaction
Payam Hanafizadeh, Neda Rastkhiz Paydar, Neda Aliabadi. © 2010. 19 pages.
This article evaluates the effect of the motivation of employees on organizational performance using a neural network. Studies show that employee motivation influences...
Robust Strategic Planning Employing Scenario Planning and Fuzzy Inference System
Robust Strategic Planning Employing Scenario Planning and Fuzzy Inference System
Payam Hanafizadeh, Ali Hashemi, Esmael Salahi Parvin. © 2009. 25 pages.
Time and uncertainty play crucial roles in the strategic planning process. Organizations are faced with unpredictable changes in new technologies, products and marketplaces but...
The Pros and Cons of Digital Divide and E-Readiness Assessments
The Pros and Cons of Digital Divide and E-Readiness Assessments
Mohammad Reza Hanafizadeh, Payam Hanafizadeh, Abbas Saghaei. © 2009. 29 pages.
Evolving information and communication technologies (ICTs) have yielded new terms like “information society,” “digital divide,” and “e-readiness” which have attracted many...
Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR)
Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR)
Wen-Chen Hu. Est. 2008.
The Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR) presents comprehensive interdisciplinary and refereed research on the most emerging and breakthrough areas of information...
International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI)
International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI)
Qiang (Shawn) Cheng, Joseph Tan. Est. 2006.
The International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI) disseminates current technological innovations and applications in the emerging field of...
International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR)
International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR)
Mohammad Nabil Almunawar, Jeffrey Hsu. Est. 2005.
The emergence of electronic business is one of the most profound changes that revolutionized the process of buying, selling, and exchanging products and services over the...