All Outputs (30)

Taking the first step with systems theorizing in information systems : a response (2017)
Journal Article
Demetis, D. S., & Lee, A. S. (2017). Taking the first step with systems theorizing in information systems : a response. Information and Organization, 27(3), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoandorg.2017.06.003

We address the commentaries of Robey and Mikhaeil, of Mingers, and of Schultze which provided responses to our paper, “Crafting theory to satisfy the requirements of systems science.” We find their responses useful for reflecting on the development o... Read More about Taking the first step with systems theorizing in information systems : a response.

The systemic role of technology in financial instability (2017)
Book Chapter
Demetis, D. (2017). The systemic role of technology in financial instability. In N. Ryder, J. Tucker, & U. Turksen (Eds.), The financial crisis and white collar crime: legislative and policy responses (59-80). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315652009

This chapter examines the role of Information Systems (IS) in creating financial instability by automating critical decision-making processes. By following a systems theoretical approach after Lee and Demetis (2016) and based on a few fundamental sys... Read More about The systemic role of technology in financial instability.

When humans using the IT artifact becomes IT using the human artifact (2017)
Book Chapter
Demetis, D. S., & Lee, A. S. (2017). When humans using the IT artifact becomes IT using the human artifact. In T. X. Bui, & R. Sprague, Jr. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 50th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 4 - 7, 2017 (5747-5756). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Abstract Following Lee & Demetis [20] who showed how systems theorizing can be conducted on the basis of a few systems principles, in this paper, we apply these principles to theorize about the systemic character of technology and investigate the rol... Read More about When humans using the IT artifact becomes IT using the human artifact.

Crafting theory to satisfy the requirements of systems science (2016)
Journal Article
Demetis, D. S., & Lee, A. S. (2016). Crafting theory to satisfy the requirements of systems science. Information and Organization, 26(4), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoandorg.2016.09.002

Just as Lee, Briggs & Dennis (2014) showed that a rigorous conception of “explanation” leads to requirements for a positivist theory to satisfy, and just as Lee & Hovorka (2015) showed that a rigorous conception of “interpretation” leads to requireme... Read More about Crafting theory to satisfy the requirements of systems science.

The role of information systems in the prevention and detection of transnational and international crime (2014)
Book Chapter
Demetis, D. (2014). The role of information systems in the prevention and detection of transnational and international crime. In I. Bantekas, & E. Mylonaki (Eds.), Criminological Approaches to International Criminal Law (192-221). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107446700.009

© Cambridge University Press 2014. All around the world criminal activity remains at the forefront of governmental concerns, not only as a problem that distorts the very fabric of society within the confines of national jurisdictions, but also as a p... Read More about The role of information systems in the prevention and detection of transnational and international crime.

Technology as an observing system : a 2nd order cybernetics approach (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Demetis, D. Technology as an observing system : a 2nd order cybernetics approach

The role of technology in modern society is becoming fundamental to society itself as the boundary between technological utilization and technological interference narrows. Technology penetrates the core of an ever-increasing number of application do... Read More about Technology as an observing system : a 2nd order cybernetics approach.

Technology and anti-money laundering: A systems theory and risk-based approach (2010)
Book
Demetis, D. S. (2010). Technology and anti-money laundering: A systems theory and risk-based approach. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781849806657

This insightful book examines the influence of information systems on anti-money laundering (AML). It builds on systems theory in order to develop a coherent theoretical framework that can be used for AML research.
By using a case study of a major f... Read More about Technology and anti-money laundering: A systems theory and risk-based approach.

Data growth, the new order of information manipulation and consequences for the AML/ATF domains (2009)
Journal Article
Demetis, D. S. (2009). Data growth, the new order of information manipulation and consequences for the AML/ATF domains. Journal of Money Laundering Control, 12(4), 353-370. https://doi.org/10.1108/13685200910996056

© 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited. PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to deconstruct the problem of data growth as a complex contemporary phenomenon and discuss its implications for the domains of anti‐money laundering (AML) and anti‐terroris... Read More about Data growth, the new order of information manipulation and consequences for the AML/ATF domains.

The risk-based approach to AML : representation, paradox, and the 3rd directive (2007)
Journal Article
Demetis, D. S., & Angell, I. O. (2007). The risk-based approach to AML : representation, paradox, and the 3rd directive. Journal of Money Laundering Control, 10(4), 412-428. https://doi.org/10.1108/13685200710830907

© 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Purpose. This paper seeks to deconstruct the proposed risk‐based approach to anti‐money laundering (AML) and to relate it to the text of the European Union's 3rd Directive. The paper also aims to discuss a... Read More about The risk-based approach to AML : representation, paradox, and the 3rd directive.

Down with strategy: In defense of short-term thinking (2007)
Journal Article
Ezer, J., & Demetis, D. S. (2007). Down with strategy: In defense of short-term thinking. Journal of Business Strategy, 28(1), 57-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660710723224

Purpose - The aim of this paper is to argue that the need for strategy is overstated and that organizations should celebrate short-term thinking. Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents a case study of a medium-sized software company in Cana... Read More about Down with strategy: In defense of short-term thinking.