STEVEN L. JOHNSON Assistant Professor, Temple University Dept. of Management Information Systems Phone: 215-490- 7454 E- mail: steven@temple.edu; Web: http://www.stevenljohnson.org/ EDUCATION PhD, University of Maryland, 2008. Major: Information Systems Supporting area of emphasis: Social Psychology Dissertation Title: Leadership Impact on Continued Participation in Online Groups MBA, College of William & Mary, 1993. BS, College of William & Mary, 1988. Major: Computer Science RESEARCH INTERESTS RESEARCH Online communities, social media and knowledge management; gamificiation and new forms of organizing supported by large- scale social networks. PUBLISHED INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Refereed Journal Articles S. L. Johnson, S. Faraj, S. Kudaravalli (forthcoming). Power Law Distributions in Online Communities. MIS Quarterly. [2012 Impact Factor: 4.659] Faraj, S. and S.L. Johnson (2011). Network Exchange Patterns in Online Communities. Organization Science, 22(6), 1464-1480. Published online in Articles in Advance, December 29, 2010. DOI: 10.1287/orsc.1100.0600 [2010 Impact Factor: 4.338] Agarwal, R., Johnson, S.L., Lucas, H. C. (2011). Leadership in the Face of Technological Discontinuities: The Transformation of EarthColor. Communications of AIS, 29, Article 33. aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol29/iss1/33/ Book Chapters Faraj, S., M. Wasko, and S.L. Johnson (2008). The structure and processes of electronic knowledge networks in I. Becerra- Fernandez and D. Leidner (eds.), Knowledge Management: An Evolutionary View of the Field. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. Conference Proceedings Johnson, S.L. (2010). In Leslie A. Toombs (Ed.), Should I Stay or Should I Go? Continued Participation Intentions in Online Communities (vol. 70). Proceedings of Academy of Management Annual Conference, ISSN 1543-8643. [Best paper proceedings includes only top 10% of accepted conference papers.] PAGE 1 OF 9
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 2 OF 9 Alavi, M., S.L. Johnson, T. Willey and Y. Yoo. "IT- enabled Knowledge Management in Healthcare Delivery: The Case of Emergency Care," December 2010, International Conference on Information Systems, St. Louis. Johnson, S.L. (organizer), B. Butler, S. Faraj, S. Jarvanpaa, J. Kane, and S. Kudaravalli. "Panel: New Directions in Online Community Research," December 2010, International Conference on Information Systems, St. Louis. Yeow, A., S.L. Johnson, and S. Faraj, "Lurking: Legitimate or Illegitimate Peripheral Participation?" December 2006, International Conference on Information Systems, Milwaukee. [Eighteen percent conference paper acceptance rate.] Johnson, S.L. and S. Faraj, "Preferential Attachment and Mutuality in Electronic Knowledge Networks," December 2005, International Conference on Information Systems, Las Vegas. [Thirteen percent conference paper acceptance rate.] Other Articles Johnson, S. L. (2012, May 22). The death of Facebook. Philadelphia Inquirer. www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20120522_the_death_of_facebook.html Johnson, S.L. (2011, Nov.). Social Media Strategy: Learn as you go or apply what you know. Temple University, 14-15. fox.temple.edu/cms/wp- content/themes/fox/pubs/fox_focus/11_11/index.html#/social%20media%20strategy/ PRESENTATIONS GIVEN Additional Refereed Conference Participation ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT Organizer: "Professional Development Workshop: Simulation in Information Systems Research", August, 2013, Orlando. Panelist: Future Directions in Social Media Research, August 2012, Boston. Organizer: "Professional Development Workshop: Building Bridges through a Socio- Technical Perspective," August 2011, San Antonio. Faraj, S. and S.L. Johnson, "Electronic Knowledge Networks: Processes and Structure," (part of the "Building Sustainable Online Communities: Insights from Social Science and Organization Theories" Symposium organized by Robert E Kraut and Yuqing Ren) August 2006, Atlanta. Johnson, S.L., "A Social Identity Model of Leadership Effectiveness in Electronic Knowledge Networks," August 2006, Atlanta. Faraj, S. and Johnson, S.L., "Reciprocity or Generalized Exchange? Structuring of Electronic Knowledge Networks," August 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii. Johnson, S.L., "Enterprise Software Information Quality: Matching IT Assumptions and Organizational Norms," August 2004, New Orleans.
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 3 OF 9 OTHER CONFERENCES Safadi, H., Johnson, S., Faraj, S., Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, "Organizational Identification in Online Communities," Montreal. (July 2011). Johnson, S.L. and D.P. Darcy, "Optimizing the Security of Computer Passwords: Teaching an Old Dog a New Trick," Ninth INFORMS Computing Society Conference (ICS 2005), January 2005, Annapolis, Md. Johnson, S.L., "Fresh Item Management: Lessons in DSS, ERP and SCM from a Grocery Bakery Department," Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2003), August 2003, Tampa, Fla. Invited Presentations Given Johnson, S., University of Minnesota IS Research Workshop, "Power Law Distributions in Online Communities," U. of Minn.. (April 13, 2012). Johnson, S., WordCamp Philly 2011, "Gamification for a Funtastic User Experience," Philadelphia. (November 5, 2011). Johnson, S., Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Research Seminar Series, "Network Exchange Patterns and Power Laws in Online Communities." (September 2011). Johnson, S., First Year Scholars Business Case Competition, "Social Media for Non- Profits," Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Research. (September 19, 2011). NYU Stern IOMS- IS Research Seminar Series, "Network Exchange Patterns and Power Laws in Online Communities." April 2010. Does Leadership Matter in Leaderless Groups? Interaction with Leaders, Psychological Safety, and Continued Participation in Online Communities, Fox School of Business, Management Information System Dept. Speaker Series, February, 2009. Leadership in Leaderless Groups. NSF- funded Digital Innovation Workshop, September 2008, Philadelphia. "Knowledge Work in Virtual Contexts: Understanding Online Group Communication and Processes." U.S.- - International Divide in OCIS Research: Paper Development Workshop, Academy of Management (Professional Development Workshop, AOM 2007), August 2007, Philadelphia. "Toward a Theory of Online Group Sustainability." Journal of AIS Theory- Building Workshop, International Conference on Information Systems (Pre- Conference Workshop, ICIS 2006), December 2006, Milwaukee. Preferential Attachment and Mutuality in Electronic Knowledge Networks," Fox School of Business, Management Information System Dept. Speaker Series, November, 2007. "Electronic Knowledge Networks," Smith School, Doctoral Student Luncheon with Robert H. Smith, April 2006. "Joining the Crowd: Age, Quality, Quantity, and Configuration as Determinants of Online Community Membership Size," Smith School, D&IT Department Seminar, October 2004.
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 4 OF 9 Invited Participant Jr. Faculty Consortium, International Conference on Information Systems, December 2009, Phoenix. Jr. Faculty Consortium, Organizational Communication and Information Systems Division, Academy of Management, August 2009, Chicago. Consortium for the Science of Socio- Technical Systems: 2009 National Science Foundation- funded Summer Research Institute, Syracuse, NY. Doctoral Consortium, Organizational Communication and Information Systems Division, Academy of Management, August 2005, Honolulu. CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND SPONSORED RESEARCH Grants Fox School of Business Young Scholars Forum. Multiple awards for research projects beginning in 2012-2013. Federal Work Study Grants, University of Maryland to hire student assistants: 2006-2007, $2,000; Summer, 2006, $1,800; 2005-2006, $2,000; 2004-2005, $3,600. Total of $9,400. Leadership Impact on Continued Participation in Online Groups. $3000 total from U. of Maryland Center for Electronic Markets & Enterprises, Robert H. Smith School of Business DO&IT Department, and Robert H. Smith School of Business Small Research Grant. Academy of Management, 2007 Challenge Grant to Organizational Communication and Information Systems Division: $750 for student web site participation incentives. ACADEMIC AWARDS & HONORS Phi Kappa Phi honor society, inducted 2008, U. of Maryland. Allan N. Nash Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student for 2007, Robert H. Smith School of Business. Dean's Fellowship, 2003-2008, Robert H. Smith School of Business. Beta Gamma Sigma honor society, inducted 1992, College of William & Mary. RECOGNITION TEACHING 2013 John DeAngelo Leader in Technology Innovation Award (Fox School of Business) 2012 MIS Teacher of the Year (Fox School of Business) Award for Innovation in the Use of Technology in the Classroom, Fox Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. (May 2010; May 2012).
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 5 OF 9 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Temple University, Fox School of Business Course Term Notes Secrets of Web 2.0 Marketing Fall, 2008 New course developed (MIS3580) Business Process Analysis Spring, 2009 New course preparation (MIS3596) Business Systems Analysis Spring, 2009 Major course updates (MIS5102) Business Process Analysis Fall, 2009 Taught two sections (MIS3596) (MIS3580) Spring, 2010 Cross- disciplinary collaboration for new course development Management Information Systems Fall, 2010 Major course updates (MIS5001) Data Management / Warehousing Fall, 2010 Major course updates (MIS5101) Spring, 2011 Major course update for larger lecture- hall format; introduced gamification quest Fall, 2011 Expanded social media innovation quest with achievements plugin Management Information Systems (MIS5001) Spring, 2012 Spring, 2012 Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013 University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business Enhanced student learning experience with extensive guest speaker line- up Introduced use of piktochart.com for student infographics Introduction to Business Computing (BMGT 201). Spring 2006. A large lecture course, 206 undergraduate students with eight lab sections, to introduce undergraduate business students to IS and to develop desktop application proficiency. University of Phoenix Online. Practitioner Faculty (August 2002 to July 2003) Online instructor for graduate course Computer Management 555: Systems Analysis and Development in the MS in Computer Information Systems degree program (3 sections). Online instructor for graduate course Applications of Technology Management, an integrative capstone course for the MBA in Technology Management degree (1 section).
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 6 OF 9 Teaching Case Johnson, S.L. (under supervision of S. Faraj), "Development Knowledge Inc." Teaching case adopted in Smith School core part- time MBA course in Spring 2005. RECOGNITION SERVICE 2011 Faculty Leadership Award, Fox IT Awards. (April 2011). Given annually to a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the students and extended community of the MIS department. UNIVERSITY SERVICE Temple University, Fox School of Business MIS Awards Coordinator, 2008- present. Coordinate annual IT Awards selection. Developed departmental consensus for updated awards criteria for 2009 award winners. MIS5001 Core Course Leader, February 2011 present. MIS Interdisciplinary Programs Committee Chair, 2011- present. Plan, assess, and coordinate interdisciplinary programs, including the M.S. and certificate programs in Healthcare Informatics. Director, Social Media Programs and Research, 2011-2012. MIS Master s Committee Co- chair, 2011-2013. MIS Master s Committee Chair, 2010-2011. Responsible for developing MIS/MBA curriculum and promoting the MIS/MBA (IT Management) concentration. MIS Master s Committee Co- chair, 2009-2010. Deployed newly focused curriculum: developed new syllabus for key MIS/MBA courses. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Editorial International Conference on Information Systems: Track Associate Editor, 2008- present. Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Track Associate Editor, 2010- present. Reviewing Panelist, National Science Foundation, 2010, 2011 Ad- hoc reviewer for multiple journals including: MIS Quarterly (2007-2013), Information Systems Research (2006-2013), Organization Science (2005-2013), Journal of AIS (2008-2013), and Management Science (2009-2013). Ad- hoc reviewer for multiple conferences including: Academy of Management Conference (2004-2009) and International Conference on Information Systems (2004-2011).
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 7 OF 9 Professional Organizations Academy of Management Meeting: Session Coach, 2012; Discussant, Session Chair, 2010; Discussant, 2009; Session Chair, 2007, 2006. International Conference on Information Systems: Discussant, 2008. Organizational Communication and Information Systems (OCIS) Division of Academy of Management, Executive Committee: Doctoral Student Representative At- Large, August 2005 to 2008. OCIS Doctoral Student Blog Founder and Facilitator 2006-2008, (http://ocis.wordpress.com). Professional Affiliations Academy of Management, 2003 to present: Organizational Communication and Information Systems Division and Research Methods Division Association of Information Systems, 2003 to present Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 2003 to present The Leap Group - 2003: Consultant to Sybase, Inc OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Prepared sales readiness materials including solution value guides, an ROI calculator, and market segment analyses for a variety of technical solutions sold to OEM customers. Park City Group 2001-2003: Director, Managed Solutions Fulfilled sales and marketing responsibilities to launch managed solutions offering for subscription- based hosted services. Assisted retail industry clients in addressing business issues through enterprise labor management, store operation, and perishable category management solutions. Defined product requirements, developed marketing strategies, and supported sales for EIS/DSS products. Siebel Systems, Inc. Sr. Sales Consultant, 1999-2000; Sales Consulting Manager, 2000-2001 Led team of consultants providing technical, functional, and business expertise in support of 60 account executives driving more than $40 million of company revenue. Supported regional, general sales, and financial services, energy and telecommunications verticals. Achieved exceptional levels of employee satisfaction while growing team from four to 13 consultants. Developed and delivered complex presentations and product demonstrations for Customer Relationship Management (CRM), ebusiness, Sales Force Automation, Customer Service, Marketing Automation and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solutions. Selected for 2000 and 2001 President s Club.
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 8 OF 9 Select Software Tools 1997-1999: Regional Technical Director Supported a diverse client base in the selection, deployment and support of component- based development, object and data modeling, requirements management and ERP support tools. Major accounts included AMS, Bell Atlantic/NYNEX, BellSouth, CIT (Canada), Integrated Health Services, Litton/PRC, NationsBank, NYTimes, Philip Morris USA, and Powertel. Platinum Technology, Inc. 1995-1997: Professional Services and IT Program Manager Provided project management and system architecture leadership for multiple projects: led team of 25 members in on- time, under- budget completion of a 7,500 man- hour, $1.5 million project to develop a Financial Risk Management data warehouse at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota; provided a variety of business architecture consulting services to J. P. Morgan including Information Management and Business Architecture strategy updates for the Financial Division. Led team of 10 staff and consultants to build a sales/financials data warehouse and to deploy Accounts Receivable and Billing modules of PeopleSoft Financials; provided oversight directly to company CFO of multiple projects supporting Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, and Legal departments. Precision Software Corporation (Acquired by Logica, Inc.) 1988-1995 Worked with multiple financial services organizations to develop and deploy shrink- wrap and customized commercial loan accounting solutions. Major clients included: Union Bank of Switzerland, Citibank, Banque Paribas, Swiss Bank Corporation, State Street Bank, and First Interstate Bank. SENIOR SYSTEMS ARCHITECT (1994-1995) Managed development activities for 10 staff members delivering multiple concurrent fixed- priced projects. Responsible for on- time completion of system testing and productization of a client/server application, project involved more than 400 effort days and a project team of 14. Served as architect, lead analyst, and project manager for joint development with major U.S. money center bank. Led requirements definition and design of complex large- scale client- server application using joint application development (JAD) and rapid application development (RAD) techniques. DIRECTOR, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (1991-1994), MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT (1988-1991), PROGRAMMER ANALYST (1988) Responsible for the development, testing, and support of three packaged applications and multiple custom development efforts for Financial Services clients. Developed and led the adoption of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes that significantly reduced defect rates, increased predictability of software delivery, and improved company profitability. Responsible for strategic product planning; managed major rewrite of company s flagship product with the resulting application achieving more than $1 million dollars in sales in first year after introduction. Directed application porting from PC- DOS to AIX, VMS, and
STEVEN L. JOHNSON CURRICULUM VITAE 9 OF 9 AS/400 operating systems. Performed design, coding, and customer support duties for PC commercial lending application. College of William & Mary Head Student Computer Consultant (1987-88), Student Computer Consultant (1986-87)