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David C Chou

Professor of Computer Inforamtion Systems
Ph.D. Georgia State University (1987)
M.S. Georgia State University (1987)
M.S. National Taiwan University, Taiwan (1980)
B.S. Feng Chia University, Taiwan (1978)

300 W. Michigan Avenue 430 Gary M. Owen Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tel: (734) 487-0054 ;
Fax: (734) 487-1941
david.chou@emich.edu
http://people.emich.edu/dchou

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Professional Summary
Dr. Chou joined Eastern Michigan University in 2001. Prior to joining EMU, he was a professor (1998-2001) of BCIS at St. Cloud State University, an Associate Professor (1992-1998) and Assistant Professor (1998-1992) at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Chou has published more than 170 papers in the fields of information systems. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management (IJISCM) and the International Journal of Management Theory and Practice (IJMTP). Currently, he serves as an Editorial Board member for five academic journals. Dr. Chou’s leadership experience including President of Southwest Decision Sciences Institute (SWDSI) in 2007-2008, President of Association of Chinese Management Educators (ACME) in 2000-2001, President of International Chinese Information Systems Association (ICISA) in 1997, Vice Chair of IEEE Panhandle section in 1998, and others.

Courses Taught
DS605 Economics of Strategy
IS215 End-User Computing
IS380 Introduction to Databases
IS421 Advanced Database Desigh
IS605 Managing Information Technology
IS620 Data Communications and Networks
IS622 Information Systems Consulting
IS655 Decsision Support Systems
IS697 1 Credit Independent Study
IS699 3 Credit Independent Study

Research Interest & Projects
Information Systems Consulting, IT Outsourcing, Database Management, and Information Systems and Change Management.

Selected Publications

Chou, D. C. (2007).  Knowledge Management for Organizational Innovation and Change: A Cross-functional Analysis. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2 (3), 291-304.

Chou, D. C. (2007).  An Investigation into IS Outsourcing Success: the Role of Quality and Change Management. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2 (2), 190-204.

Chou, D. C. (2007).  Field Development in Change Management: How Information Systems Contribute to the Process of Organizational Change. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2 (1), 100-106.

Chou, A. Y. & Chou, D. C. (2007).  The Complementary Role of Business Process Reengineering and Information Technology to Total Quality Management Practices. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2 (1), 21-29.

Chou, A. Y. & Chou, D. C. (2007).  Knowledge Management Tools Adoption and Knowledge Workers' Performance. International Journal of Management and Decision Making, 8 (1), 52-63.

Professional Affiliations
ACME
Association for Information Systems (AIS)
Certified Computing Professional (CCP)
Certified Data Processor (CDP)
Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
ICISA
IEEE Computer Society