Center for Research in Information Management

Doctoral Dissertation

Objective
        Comprehensive indepth research into problem of long-term, practical significance to business

Time Frame
        12-18 months

University Contribution
        Faculty advisory committee to guide problem formulation, research design, data collection, data analysis,
        and recommendations

Industry Contribution
        Provide access to data and managers
        Cover overhead costs associated with the project
        Doctoral assistantship for 12-18 months

Cost to Industry
        Incidentals, doctoral assistantship, and overheads

Benefit to Industry
        A comprehensive review and synthesis of literature related to the topic. Development of a framework for         analysis of the problem. Data collection, analysis, and recommendations regarding the problem.