Wai K. Law

Wai K. Law is a professor of business strategy and information systems at the University of Guam, USA. Dr. Law received his management PhD and computer science master degrees from Michigan State University. He has broad experience in information systems planning, quantitative modelling, computer simulations and database construction. His research interests are in business strategy and policy, logistics, IS strategy, multi-cultural IRM, e-business and innovative IT education. He has published in numerous journals and refereed conference proceedings. He also authored several books in the areas of strategic simulation and problem-based instruction. He is member of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Publications

An Investigation into the Impact of Ethnicity and Culture on the Motivation for using Facebook for Academics and Socialization in Guam
An Investigation into the Impact of Ethnicity and Culture on the Motivation for using Facebook for Academics and Socialization in Guam
Sathasivam Mathiyalakan, Kevin K.W. Ho, George E. Heilman, Wai K. Law. © 2017. 21 pages.
As most of the prior research on Facebook use and impact has been conducted within the continental US, there is a need to explore these issues in other countries and cultures....
Cross-Cultural Challenges for Information Resources Management
Cross-Cultural Challenges for Information Resources Management
Wai K. Law. © 2011. 9 pages.
Western organizations have led the globalization of business operations, especially in the deployment of multi-domestic strategy. The decentralized organizational control and...
Cross-Cultural Challenges for Information Resources Management
Cross-Cultural Challenges for Information Resources Management
Wai K. Law. © 2009. 7 pages.
Western organizations have led the globalization of business operations, especially in the deployment of multi-domestic strategy. The decentralized organizational control and...
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Wai K. Law, Karri Perez. © 2008. 14 pages.
GHI, an international service conglomerate, recently acquired a new subsidiary in an Asian country. A new information system was planned to facilitate the re-branding of the...
Information Resources Management: Global Challenges
Information Resources Management: Global Challenges
Wai K. Law. © 2007. 402 pages.
The recent surge of technology outsourcing has intensified the cross-cultural effects of information systems designs and constructions, as well as the potential shortage of...
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Wai K. Law. © 2006. 10 pages.
An island state government agency responsible for publishing monthly import/export data had problems meeting the monthly publication schedule. It took the group more than three...
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Wai K. Law, Karri Perez. © 2006. 10 pages.
GHI, an international service conglomerate, recently acquired a new subsidiary in an Asian country. A new information system was planned to facilitate the re-branding of the...
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Wai K. Law, Karri Perez. © 2006. 10 pages.
GHI, an international service conglomerate, recently acquired a new subsidiary in an Asian country. A new information system was planned to facilitate the re-branding of the...
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Cross-Cultural Implementation of Information System
Wai K. Law, Karri Perez. © 2005. 10 pages.
GHI, an international service conglomerate, recently acquired a new subsidiary in an Asian country. A new information system was planned to facilitate the re-branding of the...
Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Wai K. Law. © 2005. 6 pages.
Western management theory considers information the lifeblood of organization. The sharing of information lubricates the interlocking divisions within the organization, promoting...
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Wai K. Law. © 2004. 8 pages.
This case discusses a situation where a government agency was tasked with the compilation of important economic data. Confused systems design, poorly trained workers, diminishing...
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Public Sector Data Management in a Developing Economy
Wai K. Law. © 2004. 8 pages.
This case discusses a situation where a government agency was tasked with the compilation of important economic data. Confused systems design, poorly trained workers, diminishing...
Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Wai K. Law. © 2003. 12 pages.
Organizations in the Western world devote much attention to the development of information systems as strategic resources. The transfer of this management practice to a different...