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Effects of Sanctions, Moral Beliefs, and Neutralization on Information Security Policy Violations Across Cultures
2020
A principal concern of organizations is the failure of employees to comply with information security policies (ISPs). Deterrence theory is one of the most frequently used theories for examining ISP violations, yet studies using this theory have produced mixed results. Past research has indicated that cultural differences may be one reason for these inconsistent findings and have hence called for cross-cultural research on deterrence in information security. To address this gap, we formulated a model including deterrence, moral beliefs, shame, and neutralization techniques and tested it with the employees from 48 countries working for a large multinational company. peerReviewed
Impact of micro hydropower (MHP) based electrification on rural livelihoods : case study Nam Mong in Luang Prabang province, Lao PDR
2009
Does time spent on device security and privacy inhibit online expression?
2019
Freedom of expression is a recognized human right. More recently, the UN has resolved that unrestricted access to the Internet is also a human right. A commonly accepted benefit of the Internet is that it serves as a platform for free expression. Usage of the Internet for free expression can be a way of circumventing censorship or other hindrances that prevent citizens' freedom of expression in more traditional publishing media. However, the Internet has unique security and privacy risks that may affect users' attitudes toward expressing themselves online. In the online environment, users with controversial viewpoints may be reluctant to express the viewpoints due to concern about possible …
‘We are all responsible now’: Governmentality and responsibilized subjects in corporate social responsibility
2014
The corporate social responsibility promise is a fascinating one: companies are able and willing to regulate themselves, and self-regulation is manifested in collaborative efforts that promote individual well-being. Yet, this macro-level promise has a silenced flip side in organizational contexts. We argue that corporate social responsibility has diffused the idea of employee responsibilization into organizational environments, so it entails a dual role for employees: employees become both the objects and the subjects of corporate social responsibility. The primary aim of this article is thus to develop a theoretical understanding that acknowledges the role of individual members of the org…
The Impact of Smart City Initiatives on Human Rights : A Qualitative Research Study
2019
Master's thesis Information Systems IS501 - University of Agder 2019 Context:A smart city is a concept where municipalities use ICTto increase efficiency, sustainability and quality of life forits citizensand city operations. Smart city initiatives useIoT technologies, enabled by ICTs to gather large volumesof unstructured data,known as BigData.The aim of any smart city initiativeisto increase thequality of lifein acity, but posesa threat tocitizens privacy, security andfreedom of expressiondue to the large volumes of databeing collected in smart cities,potentially violatingfundamental rightsin theUniversal Declaration of Human Rights.Purpose:This thesis investigatesthe connection between s…
Social media as the pulse of national security threats : A framework for studying how social media influences young people's safety and security situ…
2019
Social media is becoming more and more of a security threat. Dissatisfaction with the content and quality of the information flow is increasing not only at the nation-state level, but also at the level of people's everyday lives. Social media is one of the key channels for distributing disinformation and it has become a key instrument for influencing political activity in particular. It is difficult to single out individual contributors or culprits when it comes to the dissemination of disinformation due to the rhizomatic nature of the internet and the Western approach to using social media. The same principles such as ease of access to the network, democracy, freedom of speech, and knowled…
Transparency in transactive energy at distribution level
2017
A recent report from the German Energy Agency analyzes the possible introduction of the blockchain technology in energy transactions in power distribution. The issue deserves attention since the extensive digitalization of business models puts new challenges to utilities in the power sector. The German decision makers in the energy field claim that blockchain appears as a close perspective and, at the same time, the Gartner hypecycle puts this technology at the peak of inflated expectations in 2016. Diffuse perception however provides hints for further investigation on the topic. This paper provides insight into the problem of peer-to-peer energy exchange from a technical perspective, provi…
Os desincentivos à aposentadoria antecipada e tardia por parte da seguridade social espanhola
2009
El objetivo principal del trabajo es analizar, desde una óptica financiero-actuarial, la existencia y amplitud de los desincentivos a la jubilación distinta de la ordinaria (65 años) que aplica la Seguridad Social en España. Para el desarrollo del trabajo se ha utilizado una nueva metodología basada en la combinatoria, en lugar de trabajar con datos de carreras laborales reales o de utilizar carreras generadas aleatoriamente. Además, se han aplicado técnicas financieras y actuariales. El presente artículo se ubica dentro de los estudios que analizan la equidad de los sistemas de pensiones, y, en concreto, de pensiones de jubilación del Régimen General en España. Aunque con un carácter meram…
Context-sensitive distraction warnings : effects on drivers' visual behavior and acceptance
2016
In this study, we investigated the effects of context-sensitive distraction warnings on drivers' in-car glance behaviors and acceptance. The studied prototype warning application functions on a smart phone. The novelty of the application is its proactive and context-sensitive approach to the adjustment of warning thresholds according to the estimated visual demands of the driving situation ahead. In our study, novice and experienced drivers conducted in-car tasks with a smart phone on a test track with and without the warnings. The application gave a warning if the driver's gaze was recognized to remain on the smart phone over a situation-specific threshold time, or if the driver was approa…