While past knowledge management researches have focused on conceptualization and strategic implications, knowledge asset researches attempt to provide practical guidelines for companies. However, each research classifies knowledge asset from its own perspective, and thus it is not a trivial task to leverage consistent and inclusive criteria in managing corporate knowledge asset. The objective of this paper is to develop a knowledge asset classification schema on the basis of the three business functions: customer relationship management, product innovation, and infrastructure management. To demonstrate the feasibility of our schema, it has been applied to 9 Korean corporations. Knowledge assets are evaluated according to core capabilities, which are main drivers of sustainable competitive advantages. The results of case study show that the leveraged classification schema reflects current knowledge asset management and characteristics of corporations. Our finding is that most top-quality knowledge management corporations are likely to develop well-balanced knowledge asset.

The purpose of this research is to review how Korean KM companies are applying information technology to their operations from the four perspectives of knowledge conversion (KC) and to suggest ideas for introducing appropriate knowledge management implementation methodology through the case studies of Korean KM companies that have adopted knowledge management strategy using information technology. This research was conducted focusing on the cases of companies that are carrying out knowledge management by applying information technology and the result shows that Korean KM companies place high value on the application of information technology in introducing knowledge management. However, the use of information technology is not common to all kind of companies in four kinds of knowledge conversion.

Of critical importance to the success of any e-commerce site are the two factors: rapid application development and quick response time. A three-tier architecture composed of presentation layer, business layer, and data access layer emerges to allow rapid changes in user interface, business logic, and database structures. Too often, such a logical three-tier architecture is considered as requiring a three-tier physical architecture: Web server, application server, and database server running on separate computers. Contrary to the common belief, a Web stress test reveals that the three-tier logical architecture implemented on a two-tier physical platform guarantees a quicker response time due to the reduction in cross-machine communications. This would lead business firms to economize their spending on e-commerce: increasing the number of physical servers to expedite transaction is not necessarily the best solution. Before selecting a particular hardware configuration, a Web stress test needs to be conducted to compare the relative merits of alternative physical architectures. Together with capacity planning, Web stress test emerges as a powerful tool to build robust, yet economical e-commerce sites.

최근 인터넷 사용인구의 폭발적인 증가에 발맞추어 인터넷을 이용한 온라인 증권의 시장규모 또한 빠른 속도로 커지고 있다. 그러나 이러한 시장의 팽창에도 불구하고 온라인 증권 서비스에 대한 평가기준이나 평가척도 개발은 아직 시장 성장속도에 휠씬 못 미치는 모습을 보이고 있다. 현재 많은 수의 온라인 증권 사이트들이 운영되고 있으며 정보통신의 발달과 더불어 온라인 증권시장은 향후에도 지속적인 증가세를 띨 것으로 예상된다. 온라인 증권사의 성공여부는 투자자들이 어떻게 이를 이용하고 평가를 내리느냐에 따라 판가름난다. 본 연구는 오프라인 서비스 제공업체에 대한 평가척도인 SERVQUAL과 그 외 기존의 온라인 서비스 평가기준들을 종합하는 한편, 이와 더불어 투자자들을 대상으로 한 실증연구를 통해 온라인 증권 서비스 품질에 대한 평가 측정도구를 개발 제시하고자 한다. 이 척도를 개발하는 과정에서 투자자들이 생각하는 온라인 증권 서비스의 중요 요소들을 밝히며, 나아가 이 척도가 인터넷 서비스, 특히 온라인 증권의 마케팅 전략수립에 어떻게 이용되어야 하는지 역시 논의한다.

인터넷의 등장으로 기업의 전통적 비즈니스 방식이 변화하고 있다. 인터넷 비즈니스는 인터넷 기술을 기업 내부 및 기업 간 비즈니스 프로세스에 활용하여 정보 제품 및 서비스를 거래한다. 인터넷 비즈니스 환경에서는 인터넷웹 사이트가 비즈니스의 출발점이 된다. 변화하는 고객 요구 사항 분석과 이를 반영한 웹 사이트 개선 활동은 인터넷 비즈니스 경쟁력 유지의 핵심이다. 현재까지 제안된 방법론들은 신규 인터넷 비즈니스 구축을 주목적으로 하며, 고객요구에 대한 분석이 제시되지 못하고 있다. 본 연구는 고객 우선 인터넷 비즈니스 구축 방법론을 제안한다. 본 방법론은 고객 분석, 가치 분석, 웹 설계, 구현 설계, 구축 단계로 구성된다. 각 단계의 세부 절차를 I 사이트 사례를 통하여 제시하였다. 본 연구는 기존 방법론과 달리 고객 분석 단계와 시나리오 기반의 요구 분석이 특징이며, 다음과 같은 의의를 가진다. 첫째, 본 방법론은 고객 중심의 인터넷 비즈니스 운영 및 개선에 효과적으로 활용 가능하다. 둘째, 시나리오의 활용으로 인터넷 비즈니스 시스템의 핵심인 네비게이션 설계를 사용자 중심적으로 향상 가능하다.

The purpose of this research is to investigate economic factors that determine characteristics of B2B e-Marketplaces. From a previous research work, we classify B2B e-Marketplaces into four forms: MRO Hubs, Catalogue Hubs, Yield Managers, and Exchanges. This classification is based upon "What businesses buy" and "How businesses buy." In an attempt to identify economic factors that determine e-Marketplace forms, we employ three economic factors: buyer/seller relationships, features of products traded, and characteristics of industries or markets. Through extensive literature reviews, we have selected six variables which can be used to explain reasons for different e-Marketplace forms: asset specificity and information asymmetry for the buyer/seller relationship, standardization and price variability for the product features, entry barrier and market volatility for the market characteristics. This research conducts six in-depth case studies to explain that "Why different forms of e-Marketplace emerge?" The research framework intends to provide link between e-Marketplace forms and six economic variables. Six case studies are based on interviews with CEO or team managers of e-Marketplace firms. This study has found six economic variables, explaining well reasons for different e-Marketplace forms. Research findings are summarized as propositions so that survey-type research can be conducted with a large number of samples in the future.

Effectively integrating information systems in mergers and acquisitions of large organizations can be critical to merger success. But the general literature on M&A focuses on the financial aspects of the acquisition process, rather than on the subsequent process of integration. This paper analyses the case of information systems integration in a merger of two Korean manufacturing organizations, and explores the factors influencing IS integration in M&A in Korea. To analysis this case and find factors affecting IS integration success, we use MIT'90s schema (framework) by Scott Morton that consists of 5 dimensions (strategy, processes, structure, individuals/roles, and technology). From the results of this case study, we found 13 factors and 14 propositions influencing IS integrations performance in M&A in Korean companies. This research helps the company to avoid mistakes and to manage IS integration in M&A. Also this study provides guide line for further researches.