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Vess L. Johnson

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Information Technology and Decision Sciences

College: College of Business

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2014
    Major: Business - Computer Information Systems
    Specialization: Decision Sciences
    Dissertation: Business/IT Alignment: The Impact of Incentive Plans on The Development of Shared Vision
  • MS, Mississippi State University, 1986
    Major: Computer Science
    Specialization: Database Technology and Artificial Intelligence
    Dissertation: LASEN: A Layered Semantic Network
  • BA, Mississippi State University, 1981
    Major: Philosophy
  • BS, Mississippi State University, 1980
    Major: Mathematics
    Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Current Scheduled Teaching

BCIS 4760.001Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsSpring 2025
BCIS 5760.001Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsSpring 2025
BCIS 5150.540Leveraging Information Technology for BusinessSpring 2025
BCIS 5650.001Emerging Information TechnologiesFall 2024
BCIS 5760.001Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsFall 2024
BCIS 5760.002Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsFall 2024
BCIS 6900.714Special ProblemsFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

BCIS 6950.712Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2024
BCIS 6950.758Doctoral DissertationSpring 2024
BCIS 5650.001Emerging Information TechnologiesSpring 2024 SPOT
BCIS 5760.001Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsSpring 2024 SPOT
BCIS 5150.040Leveraging Information Technology for BusinessSpring 2024 SPOT
BCIS 6950.767Doctoral DissertationFall 2023
BCIS 5650.001Emerging Information TechnologiesFall 2023 SPOT
BCIS 5760.001Introduction to Business Aspects of Digital ForensicsFall 2023 SPOT
DSCI 5180.090Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessFall 2023 SPOT
DSCI 5360.009Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2023 SPOT
DSCI 5360.502Data VisualizationSpring 2023 SPOT
BCIS 6950.758Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
BCIS 5650.001Emerging Information TechnologiesSpring 2023 SPOT
BCIS 5150.040Leveraging Information Technology for BusinessSpring 2023 SPOT
DSCI 5360.001Data VisualizationFall 2022 SPOT
DSCI 5360.002Data VisualizationFall 2022 SPOT
BCIS 6950.767Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
DSCI 5180.090Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessFall 2022 SPOT
DSCI 5360.008Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2022 SPOT
DSCI 5360.009Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2022 SPOT
DSCI 5360.002Data VisualizationSpring 2022 SPOT
DSCI 5360.004Data VisualizationSpring 2022 SPOT
BCIS 5150.040Leveraging Information Technology for BusinessSpring 2022 SPOT
BCIS 6900.702Special ProblemsSpring 2022
DSCI 5360.001Data VisualizationFall 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.002Data VisualizationFall 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.003Data VisualizationFall 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5180.090Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessFall 2021 SPOT
BCIS 3610.002Basic Information SystemsSummer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
DSCI 5360.001Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.002Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.026Data VisualizationSummer 5W1 2021
DSCI 5360.002Data VisualizationSpring 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.502Data VisualizationSpring 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5180.001Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessSpring 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5180.502Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessSpring 2021 SPOT
DSCI 5360.501Data VisualizationFall 2020 SPOT
DSCI 5180.090Introduction to the Business Decision ProcessFall 2020 SPOT
BCIS 3610.005Basic Information SystemsFall 2013
BCIS 3610.003Basic Information SystemsSummer 5W1 2013
BCIS 2610.002Introduction to Computers in BusinessSummer 5W1 2012

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Sidorova, A., Evangelopoulos, N., Torres, R., Johnson, V.L. (2013). A Survey of Core Research in Information Systems. 107. Springer International.
  • Conference Proceeding

  • Amin, M., Johnson, V.L., Parrish, J.L., Mohit, H. (2023). Exploring the Metaverse: A Study to Limitless Possibilities of AI-Integrated Virtual Realities and the Role of Escape Theory in Human Behavior. Proceeding of the 2023 Bright Internet Global Symposium (BIGS).
  • Kiser, A., Johnson, V.L., Woolridge, R. (2019). Management Moves to Reduce Costs with Self-Checkout: What Affects Consumer Usage and Continued Use?. 5th Academy of Business and Emerging Management International Conference.
  • Kiser, A., Johnson, V.L., Kappelman, L. (2017). Women in High-Level Executive IT Positions: How well are They Represented?. San Francisco, CA, 18th World Business Research Conference.
  • Johnson, V.L., Torres, R.R., Negahban, A. (2015). The Impact of Privacy Risk on M-Payment Service Adoption. Annual Information Institute Conference.
  • Torres, R., Johnson, V., Rahnamaee, A., Philips, B. (2014). Location Based Services: A Multi-Entity Trust View. SW DSI.
  • Gerhart, N., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R.R. (2014). The Impact of Privacy Concerns on Mobile Banking: Adaptation of the IS Continuance Model. Annual Information Institute Conference.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A. (2013). Continued Usage of Location-Based Services: Privacy Risk Impact on Motivation and Adoption. Las Vegas, NV, Security Conference.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R. (2013). IS Discipline: A Comparison of Text Mining Techniques. Decision Sciences Institute.
  • Dake, J., Becker, J., Johnson, V. (2012). Business Futures of 2012 - Forecasting the driving currents for IT and Decision Sciences for the next 2 years. North Texas SAS Users Group.
  • Johnson, V. (2012). Dynamic Nature of Shifting Interests on Information Security. Security Conference. http://www.security-conference.org
  • Johnson, V. (2012). Member Retention in Social Networking Sites. AMCIS.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Imhonde, B. (2012). Mobile eBook Reader Adoption: Content Availability and the Influence of Hedonic and Utilitarian Forces. Orlando, FL, ICIS - DIGIT 2012.
  • Dake, J., Becker, J., Johnson, V. (2012). Tracking Future Jobs - Tracking future job postings for IT and Decision Sciences in the State of Texas. North Texas SAS Users Group.
  • Johnson, V., Fox, T., Heacock, D., Huijbregts, E., Kornfeld, A. (2005). Should our approach be current. Design Automation Conference.
  • Hodges, J., Johnson, V. (1987). AI and DBMS Modeling Concepts as Applied to the Development of Knowledge-Based Expert Systems. ACM - Southeast Regional Conference.
  • Johnson, V., Hodges, J. (1986). Expert Database System Modeling Requirements. ACM - Mid-southeast Chapter Conference.
  • Doctoral Dissertation

  • Johnson, V.L. (2014). Business/IT Alignment: The Impact of Incentive Plans on the Development of Shared Vision. Denton, TX, University of North Texas.
  • Journal Article

  • Guerra, K., Johnson, V.L., Prybutok, V.R., Koh, C.E. (2024). A Privacy Perspective in Adopting Smart Contract Applications for Healthcare. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Chatterjee, S., Guerra, K., Mohit, H., Srivastava, S. A Preview of the 2024 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 23 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Woolridge, R., Johnson, V.L., Mohit, H., Hassler, E. (2024). Reducing the IT Talent Gap by Identifying a Standard for IT Occupations. MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Amin, S., Johnson, V.L., Prybutok, V.R., Koh, C.E. (2024). An Investigation into Factors Affecting Willingness to Disclose Personal Health Information when Using AI-enabled Caregiver Robots. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 124 (4) 1677-1699.
  • Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H., Srivastava, S., Chatterjee, S. (2024). The 2023 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 23 (1) 83-124.
  • Johnson, V.L., Mohit, H., Memarian Esfahani, S. (2024). Using Rational Choice Theory to Explore Factors Impacting Contact Tracing Application Adoption. Information Systems Management. 41 (1) 27-43.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Chatterjee, S., Guerra, K., Mohit, H., Srivastava, S. (2023). A Preview of the 2023 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 22 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Guerra, K., Koh, C.E., Prybutok, V.R., Johnson, V. (2023). WIoT Adoption Among Young Adults in Healthcare Crises. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 63 (6) 1316-1331. Denton,
  • Mohit, H., Johnson, V., Memarian Esfahani, S. (2023). Social Media Continuance from the Perspective of Commitment. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 63 (4) 904-918. Denton,
  • Guerro, K., Koh, C.E., Prybutok, V.R., Johnson, V.L. (2023). IoT and Blockchain: a Review and a Technical-Legal-Social Acceptance Model. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H. (2023). The 2022 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 22 (1) 55-99.
  • Di Gangi, P.M., Johnson, V., Koch, H. (2022). Special Issue Editorial: Digital transformation in times of crisis — An introduction to the special issue and a framework for future research. MIS Quarterly Executive. 21 (4)
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Srivastava, S., Guerra, K., Mohit, H. (2022). A Preview of the 2022 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Kappelman, L.A., Torres, R., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Guerra, K. (2022). The 2021 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 21 (1) 75-114.
  • Johnson, V., Woolridge, R., Kiser, A., Guerra, K. (2022). The Impact of Coproduction Resentment on Continuance Intention. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 62 (2) 410-421. Denton,
  • Kappelman, L.A., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Srivastava, S., Guerra, K. (2021). A Preview of the 2021 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Felan, J., Bell, J., Upadhyay, S.X., Johnson, V. (2021). Economic Factors and the Kauffman Startup Activity Index. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Bingley, Emerald Publishing.
  • Kappelman, L.A., Torres, R., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Guerra, K., Snyder, M. (2021). The 2020 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 20 (1)
  • Johnson, V.L., Woolridge, R., Bell, J.R. (2021). The Impact of Consumer Confusion on Mobile Self-Checkout Adoption. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 61 (1) 76-86. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Kappelman, L.A., Torres, R., Guerra, K., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Srivastava, S. (2020). A Preview of the 2020 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 19 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Dotter, T., Johnson, V.L. (2020). Interactive Visual Aid Adoption within Pharmaceutical Sales Organization. Computers in Human Behavior Reports. 2 Amsterdam, Elsevier.
  • Kappelman, L., Jones, M., Pavur, R., Nguyen, Q., Johnson, V. (2020). Pathway to Being CIO: The Role of Background Revisited. Information & Management. 57 (5) Information and Management.
  • Johnson, V.L., Woolridge, R.W., Kiser, A.I. (2020). Factors Affecting Coproduction Resentment within a Self-checkout Environment. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 61 (6) 529-538. Philadelphia, PA, Taylor & Francis Online.
  • Johnson, V.L., Kiser, A., Kappelman, L. (2020). Women in IT Management: Significant Gains and Continuing Challenges. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 60 (3) 244-255. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Kappelman, L.A., Johnson, V., Torres, R., Kim, K., Guerra, K., McLean, E., Maurer, C. (2020). The 2019 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18 (1) 51-86.
  • Kappelman, L., Johnson, V., Maurer, C., Katie, G., Ephraim, M., Torres, R., Snyder, M., Kim, K. (2020). The 2019 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 19 (1) 69-104. Bloomington, IN, MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Mitchell, R.B., Woolridge, R., Johnson, V.L. (2020). The Role of Nontechnical Skills in Providing Value in the Analytics-based Decision Culture. Journal of Education for Business. Washington D.C., Routledge Taylor Francis, Journal of Education for Business.
  • Johnson, V., Woolridge, R., Wang, W., Bell, J.R. (2020). The Impact of Perceived Privacy, Accuracy and Security on the Adoption of Mobile Self-Checkout Systems. 2020 (1) 221-247. Dunkerque, Journal of Innovation Economics & Management. https://www.cairn.info/revue-journal-of-innovation-economics-2020-1-page-221.htm
  • Johnson, V., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Kim, K., Guerra, K. (2019). A Preview of the 2019 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18 (4) MISQ Executive.
  • Kappelman, L., Torres, R., McLean, E., Maurer, C., Johnson, V.L. (2019). The SIM 2018 IT Issues and Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 18 (1) 51-84.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Kim, K. (2018). Guest Editorial: The Preview of the 2018 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 17 (4)
  • Kappelman, L., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., McLean, E. (2018). A Study of Information Systems Issues, Practices, and Leadership in Europe. 1-17. European Journal of Information Systems.
  • Johnson, V.L., Kiser, A., Washington, R., Torres, R. (2018). Limitations to Rapid Adoption of M-Payment Services: Understanding the Impact of Privacy Risk. 79 (2) 111-122. Computers in Human Behavior.
  • Kappelman, L., Johnson, V.L., Maurer, C., McLean, E., Russell, T., David, A., Nguyen, Q. (2018). The 2017 SIM IT Issues and Trends Study. 17 (1) 53-88. MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Kappelman, L., Johnson, V.L., Nguyen, Q., Alsius, D., McLean, E., Torres, R., Maurer, C. (2017). A Preview of the 2017 IT Trends Study. 16 (4) xi-xiii. MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Nguyen, Q. (2017). The 2016 SIM IT Issues and Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 16 (1) 47-80.
  • Kappelman, L.A., Johnson, V.L., Maurer, C., McLean, E., Torres, R.R. (2016). A Preview of the 2016 IT Trend Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 15 (4)
  • Kappelman, L.A., Jones, M.C., Johnson, V.L., McLean, E., Boonme, K. (2016). Skills for Success at Different Stages of an IT Professional's Career. Communications of the ACM. 59 (8) ACM.
  • Johnson, V.L., Ryan, S., Galvez-Kiser, A. (2016). The Impact of Territorial and Relational Belonging on Member Retention in Social Networking Sites. 7 (3) 38-59. International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competency.
  • Kappelman, L., Johnson, V.L., McLean, E., Torres, R. (2016). The 2015 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 15 (1) 55-83.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R. (2015). Guest Editorial: A Preview of the 2015 SIM IT Trend Study. 14 (4) MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Gerhart, N. (2014). The 2014 SIM IT Key Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 13 (4) 237-263.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Gerhart, N. (2014). The 2014 SIM IT Key Issues and Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 13 (4) 237-263.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A. (2014). Continued Usage of Location Based Services: Privacy Risk on Motivation and Adoption. Government Information Quarterly.
  • Torres, R., Johnson, V.L., Imonde, B. (2014). The Impact of Content Type and Availability on eBook Reader Adoption. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 54 (4) 42-51. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Kappelman, L.A., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V.L. (2013). Key Issues of IT Organizations and Their Leadership: The 2013 SIM IT Trends Study. MIS Quarterly Executive. 12 (4) 227-240.
  • Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Phillips, B., Rahnamaee, A. (2013). Continued Usage of Location-Based Services: Privacy Risk Impact on Motivation and Adoption. 1 (1) 1-17. Information Quarterly.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V. (2013). Key Issues, Investments and Practices of Organizations and IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2013 SIM IT Trends Survey. MIS Quarterly Executive.
  • Masters Thesis

  • Johnson, V.L. (1986). LASEN: A Layered Semantic Network. Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University.
  • Research Report

  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H., Chatterjee, S. (2023). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2024 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management.
  • Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S., Mohit, H. (2022). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2023 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., Torres, R., Ephraim, M., Maurer, C., Johnson, V., Snyder, M., Guerra, K., Srivastava, S. (2021). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2022 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K., Guerra, K. (2020). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2021 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K., Guerro, K. (2019). Issues, Investments, Concerns & Practices of Organizations, and their IT Organizations: 2020 Comprehensive Report. 49. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Maurer, C., Snyder, M., Kim, K. (2018). The 2018 SIM IT Trends Study - The 2019 Comprehensive Report. 58. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., De Meyer, F., Derksen, B., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., McLean, E., Maurer, C., Nguyen, Q., David, A. (2018). The Society of Information Management's International Trend Study: 2018 Comprehensive Report. 48. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R., Snyder, M., Nguyen, Q., David, A. (2018). Society of Information Management IT Trends Study: 2018 Comprehensive Report. 58. Society of Information Management.
  • Johnson, V.L., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Torres, R. (2016). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and their IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2017 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Johnson, V.L., Torres, R. (2015). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and their IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2016 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management.
  • Johnson, V.L., Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Gerhart, N., Petersen, S., Douglas, B. (2014). Issues, Investments, Concerns, and Practices of Organizations and Their IT Executives: Results and Observations of the 2015 SIM IT Trend Study. Society of Information Management.
  • Kappelman, L., McLean, E., Luftman, J., Johnson, V.L. (2013). IT Key Issues, Investments, and Practices of Organizations and IT Executives: Results and Observations from the 2013 SIM IT Trends Study. Society of Information Management.
  • Web Publication

  • Johnson, V.L. (2016). The 5 Things Keeping IT Leaders Up at Night. SIM International.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Johnson, V.L., Mazzulo, A., "An MCM Concurrent Engineering Software Tool Market Study," sponsored by GOV-Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Federal, $60000 Funded. (1994 - 1994).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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