Research Profile

Ciaran Murphy

BIOGRAPHY

Research Interests

My Research Strategy is to lead the research efforts of the Department so as to ensure that it is recognised as the premier research group in Ireland in Services Innovation.

As Head of the Department, I have taken the view that it is my responsibility to put the structures and processes in place to create a research/innovation culture in the Department. The establishment of the research/innovation centres is to drive and disseminate the advance of knowledge and innovation to the services sector. We have already established a reputation for this among state agencies, as the University group that is delivering on the innovation agenda for Financial Services. The establishment of the Financial Services Innovation Centre (FSIC) is a strong manifestation of the strong linkages that we have developed with the Financial Services sector over the past 12 years. Research and Innovation work has been completed by the FSIC for the Federal Reserve Bank, Fidelity Investments, Bank of Ireland, Merrill Lynch, and 6 software companies. I intend to grow the work of the centre aggressively. I recognise the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the issues and problems facing the Services Sector, hence we have engaged with personnel from the Depts. of Management & Marketing, Government, and Law in our research.

My personal research strategy is to produce research that impacts practice which making specific to contributions to the fields of decision support systems and knowledge management. I developed a framework for the classification of DSS that has been used by a number of researchers in the field. The work on knowledge management (with Dr. Tom Butler) has proven to be very useful to State and International bodies.

Finally, my pet project over the next five years is to publish a definitive piece on the contribution of Peter Drucker to the IS field and to distil his contribution to our understanding of the role of information in organisations.


Publications

Books

 YearPublication
(1996)Information Management. Centre for cooperative studies U.C.C. 1996.
Fahy, M. and Murphy, C; (1996) Information Management. Centre for cooperative studies U.C.C. 1996. UCC: UCC. [Details]
(1996)Information Management: Centre for Co-operative Studies, UCC [B2609].
Murphy, C.M.; (1996) Information Management: Centre for Co-operative Studies, UCC [B2609]. : *. [Details]
(1995)Deciding the future: the role of management accountants as decision support personnel [B2622].
Murphy, C.M.; (1995) Deciding the future: the role of management accountants as decision support personnel [B2622]. : CIMA IT Management Series. [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2007)'Making Knowledge Management Systems Open: A Case-study of the Role of Open Source Software'
Butler, T., Feller J., Pope, A. and Murphy C; (2007) 'Making Knowledge Management Systems Open: A Case-study of the Role of Open Source Software' In: Open Source for Knowledge and Learning Management: Strategies Beyond Tools. Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA. [Details]
(2007)'Work and Knowledge'
Butler T, Murphy C; (2007) 'Work and Knowledge' In: Murray E. Jennex (eds). In Knowledge Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. [Details]
(2006)'Moving up the Mobile Commerce Value Chain: 3G Licenses, Customer Value and New Technology'
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C M. Khosrow-Pour (ed.), ; (2006) 'Moving up the Mobile Commerce Value Chain: 3G Licenses, Customer Value and New Technology' In: Cases on Telecommunications and Networking. Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA. [Details]
(2005)'Knowledge and Work: A Pragmatic Analysis'
Butler, T. and Murphy, C; (2005) 'Knowledge and Work: A Pragmatic Analysis' In: David Schwartz (eds). Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management. Hershey: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(2005)'An Exploration of Co-Operative Ios Design and Development'
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C.; (2005) 'An Exploration of Co-Operative Ios Design and Development' In: Re-Engineering a Financial Information Supply Chain with XBRL. Germany: Bartmann, D., Rajola, F., Kallinikos, J., Avison, D., Winter, R., Ein-Dor, P., Becker, J., Bodendorf. [Details]
(2002)'The Irish Economy in Transition: Success, Problems and Prospects'
Fanning, C. and Murphy, C; (2002) 'The Irish Economy in Transition: Success, Problems and Prospects' In: Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Ireland: The Case of the IT Software Sector. U.S.A: Munley, V., Thornton, R.and Aronson, J. [Details]
(2002)'Information Systems at the Core: European Perspectives on Deploying and Managing Information Systems in Business'
Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C. ; (2002) 'Information Systems at the Core: European Perspectives on Deploying and Managing Information Systems in Business' In: Getting to the Core of Management and Systems Infrastructures. Dublin: Blackhall Publishing Ltd. [Details]
(1999)'Executive Information Systems : meeting top managers¿ information needs'
Adam, Frédéric and Murphy,Ciaran; (1999) 'Executive Information Systems : meeting top managers¿ information needs' In: A Manager¿s Guide to Current Issues in Information Systems. Dublin, Ireland: Blackhall Publishing. [Details]
(1998)'Chapter 7'
Hough, P. and Murphy, C; (1998) 'Chapter 7' In: The Development of a Process for the Virtual Consultancy. The Virtual Organisation 1998. U.S.A: Margaret Tan Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(1996)'XBRL - an Introduction'
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C.; (1996) 'XBRL - an Introduction' In: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: Managing Regulatory Complexity with XBRL. India: Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India Press. [Details]
(1995)'Strategic Information Systems - An Irish Perspective [B2611]'
Murphy, C.M.; (1995) 'Strategic Information Systems - An Irish Perspective [B2611]' In: Strategic and General Management: An Irish Reader. [Details]
(1995)'Strategy and General Management'
Murphy, C; (1995) 'Strategy and General Management' In: Strategic Information Systems ¿ An Irish Perspective. Dublin: Brian Levy and James Walsh. Oak Tree Press. [Details]
(1994)'The Practical Application of a Methodology for Business Process Reengineering [B2630]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Fitzgerald, B.; (1994) 'The Practical Application of a Methodology for Business Process Reengineering [B2630]' In: Business Process Re-Engineering: Myth and Reality. [Details]
(1992)'The Southern Isle Financial Services Company : Amending the Gorry and Scott Morton Framework [B2640]'
Murphy, C.M.; (1992) 'The Southern Isle Financial Services Company : Amending the Gorry and Scott Morton Framework [B2640]' In: Executive Information Systems and Decision Support. [Details]

Edited Books

 YearPublication
(2000)
Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C (Ed.). (2000) Information Systems at the Core: European Perspectives on Deploying and Managing Information Systems in Business. Dublin: Blackhall Publishing Ltd. [Details]
(1999)
Adam, F. and Murphy, C (Ed.). (1999) Manager¿s Guide to Current Issues in Information Systems. Dublin: Blackhall Publishing, Dublin. [Details]
(1997)
Carlssons. S., Gallieus, R., Hausen, H., Loebbecke, C., Murphy, C. and O¿Callaghan (Ed.). (1997) ECIS Proceedings of the Fifth European Conference on Information Systems. Vols I, II, III. Dallas: Oak Tree Press. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2008)'Designing A Core It Artefact For Knowledge Management Systems Using Participatory Action Research In A Government and A Non-Government Organisation'
Butler, T, Feller, J, Pope, A, Emerson, B, Murphy, C; (2008) 'Designing A Core It Artefact For Knowledge Management Systems Using Participatory Action Research In A Government and A Non-Government Organisation' [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Understanding The Design of Information Technologies For Knowledge Management In Organizations: A Pragmatic Perspective'
Butler, T, Murphy, C; (2007) 'Understanding The Design of Information Technologies For Knowledge Management In Organizations: A Pragmatic Perspective' [Details]
(2007)'Complexity and Context: Emerging Forms of Collaborative Inter-Organizational Systems'
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C., ; (2007) 'Complexity and Context: Emerging Forms of Collaborative Inter-Organizational Systems' [Details]
(2004)'Moving Up the Mobile Commerce Value Chain: 3G Licenses, Customer Value and New Technology'
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C. ; (2004) 'Moving Up the Mobile Commerce Value Chain: 3G Licenses, Customer Value and New Technology' [Details]
(2004)'Promoting Knowledge Sharing in Government and Non-Government Organizations Using Open Source Software: The pKADS Story'
Butler, T., Feller, J., Pope, A., Barry, P. and Murphy, C; (2004) 'Promoting Knowledge Sharing in Government and Non-Government Organizations Using Open Source Software: The pKADS Story' [Details]
(2002)'IT and Managerial Decision Making - A Study of the Interaction between IS Staff and other Organisational Actors in Four Organisations'
adam, F. and Murphy, C.; (2002) 'IT and Managerial Decision Making - A Study of the Interaction between IS Staff and other Organisational Actors in Four Organisations' [Details]
(1999)'Challenging the Hierarchical Perspective on Information Systems: Implications from External Information Analysis'
Finnegan, P., Murphy, C. and O¿Riordan, J; (1999) 'Challenging the Hierarchical Perspective on Information Systems: Implications from External Information Analysis' [Details]
(1998)'Evaluating Organisational Maturity with DSS based on the Spread and Complexity of the Portfolio of Applications Developed'
Adam, F; Fahy,M; Murphy, C.; (1998) 'Evaluating Organisational Maturity with DSS based on the Spread and Complexity of the Portfolio of Applications Developed' [Details]
(1998)'A Framework for the Classification of DSS Usage Across Organisations'
Adam, F; Fahy,M; Murphy, C.; (1998) 'A Framework for the Classification of DSS Usage Across Organisations' [Details]
(1996)'Peaks: Rationalist and Cultural Perspectives on Executive Support Systems'
Green, S and Murphy, C.; (1996) 'Peaks: Rationalist and Cultural Perspectives on Executive Support Systems' [Details]
(1996)': Putting Theory into Practice, Infor 34'
Fitzgerald, B and Murphy, C.; (1996) ': Putting Theory into Practice, Infor 34' [Details]
(1995)'The Role of the Management Accountant in Implementing Decision Support Systems: Some Empirical Evidence [B2631]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Currie, J.; Fahy, M.; (1995) 'The Role of the Management Accountant in Implementing Decision Support Systems: Some Empirical Evidence [B2631]' [Details]
(1994)'Empowered Selves : a Review Essay [B2625]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; (1994) 'Empowered Selves : a Review Essay [B2625]' [Details]
(1994)'Introducing Executive Information Systems Into Organisations: Separating Fact From Fallacy [B2627]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Fitzgerald, B.; (1994) 'Introducing Executive Information Systems Into Organisations: Separating Fact From Fallacy [B2627]' [Details]
(1994)'Executive Information Systems and Senior Management: Principles and Practice [B2629]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Holtham, C.; (1994) 'Executive Information Systems and Senior Management: Principles and Practice [B2629]' [Details]
(1994)'Expert Systems in Marketing: an Application for Pricing New Products [B2628]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Casey, C.; (1994) 'Expert Systems in Marketing: an Application for Pricing New Products [B2628]' [Details]
(12)'Information Flows Amongst Top Executives'
Adam, Frédéric; Murphy, Ciaran M.; (12) 'Information Flows Amongst Top Executives' [Details]
(12)'Information Flows Amongst Top Executives [B2612]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Adam, F.; (12) 'Information Flows Amongst Top Executives [B2612]' [Details]
(11)'Accounting Information Systems: The Role of Management Developed Systems. [B2606]'
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Fahy, M.; (11) 'Accounting Information Systems: The Role of Management Developed Systems. [B2606]' [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2008)28th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Butler, T., McAvoy, J. and Murphy, C.; (2008) Social Inclusion and IT Education: An Institutional Analysis / Insertion Sociale et Éducation aux TIC: Une Analyse Institutionnelle 28th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) ICIS, Paris, France, , pp.1-12 [Details]
(2007)ECIS Proceedings of the Fifth European Conference on Information Systems
Carlssons. S., Gallieus, R., Hausen, H., Loebbecke, C., Murphy, C. and O¿Callaghan, R; (2007) Editorship ECIS Proceedings of the Fifth European Conference on Information Systems [Details]
(2007)15th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler, T. and Murphy, C.; (2007) Implementing Knowledge Management Systems in Public Sector Organisations: A Case Study of Critical Success Factors 15th European Conference on Information Systems St. Gallen, Switzerland, , pp.1-12 [Details]
(2006)14th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler, T., Feller, J., Pope, A., Murphy, C. and Emerson, B ; (2006) An action research study on the design and development of core it artifacts for knowledge management systems 14th European Conference on Information Systems [Details]
(2005)13th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler, T. and Murphy, C.; (2005) Integrating Dynamic Capability and Commitment Theory for Research on IT Capabilities and Resources 13th European Conference on Information Systems University of Regensburg, Germany, , pp.1-12 [Details]
(2004)Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) Third Level Conference
Butler, T., Feller, J., Pope, A. and Murphy, C ; (2004) Realising the Promise of Open Source Software for Development: The pKADS Experience Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) Third Level Conference [Details]
(2004)4th European Conference on e-Government
Butler, T., Feller, J., Pope, A., Barry, P. and Murphy, C. ; (2004) Making knowledge portable in institutional contexts: A case study of the pKADSs initiative 4th European Conference on e-Government [Details]
(2003)The 11th European Conference on Information Systems, Using XML Vocabularies to Exploit Changing Business Models: The NewsML Experience
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C. ; (2003) The 11th European Conference on Information Systems, Using XML Vocabularies to Exploit Changing Business Models: The NewsML Experience The 11th European Conference on Information Systems, Using XML Vocabularies to Exploit Changing Business Models: The NewsML Experience The 11th European Conference on Information Systems, Using XML Vocabularies to Exploit Changing Busi, , pp.597-611 [Details]
(2003)11th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler,T and Murphy,C; (2003) Unpacking Dynamic Capabilities in the Small-to Medium Software Enterprise: Process, Assets, and History 11th European Conference on Information Systems Naples, Italy, , pp.1-15 [Details]
(2003)11th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler, T. and Murphy, C.; (2003) Locating IT Competencies in a Learning Organization: A Case Study of the Development of Firm specific IT Resources at Analog Devices Inc 11th European Conference on Information Systems Naples, Italy, , pp.1-15 [Details]
(2000)Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS)
Butler T. and Murphy, C; (2000) Beyond the Resource-Based View: Commitment as the Underlying Mechanism in the Application of IT Competencies Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) AMCIS, Long Beach, California, , pp.1743-1749 [Details]
(1999)7th European Conference on Information Systems
Butler T. and Murphy, C.; (1999) Information Technology and the Emergence of Post-Industrial Organisations: Experiences from the Publishing Industry 7th European Conference on Information Systems Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, , pp.766-772 [Details]
(1998)6th European Conference on Information Systems
Murphy, Ciaran and Adam, Frédéric, ; (1998) Routinising DSS in organisations 6th European Conference on Information Systems , pp.1071-1085 [Details]
(1998)20th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Butler T. and Murphy, C. ; (1998) Shaping Information and Communication Technologies Infrastructures in the Newspaper Industry: Cases on the Role of IT Competencies,ICIS 20th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) Charlotte, NC, , pp.364-377 [Details]
(1995)3rd Conference on Information Systems (ECIS)
Adam, Frédéric, Fahy, Martin and Murphy, Ciaran; (1995) Cumulative Research in Decision Support Systems - A Practical Example 3rd Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) , pp.1221-1233 [Details]
(1994)Second European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS)
Murphy, Ciaran and Adam, Frédéric; (1994) Critical Information Systems Second European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) , pp.223-236 [Details]

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(1996)Proceeding of the Fourth SISnet Conference, Lisbon (July),
Adam, Frédéric; Bowe, Patrick; Murphy, Ciaran M.; (1996) *. [N/A], Proceeding of the Fourth SISnet Conference, Lisbon (July), Ireland - An Island Adrift in a Network or Networks , 01-JUL-96 - 01-JUL-96
(1996)Proceedings of the Fourth SISnet Conference,
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Adam, F.; (1996) *. [N/A], Proceedings of the Fourth SISnet Conference, Ireland - An Island Adrift in a Network of Networks [B2615] , 07-JAN-96 - 30-DEC-99
(1996)Proceedings of 4th European Conference on Information Systems,
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Fahy, M.; (1996) *. [N/A], Proceedings of 4th European Conference on Information Systems, From End User Computing to Management Developed Systems [B2613] , 07-JAN-96 - 30-DEC-99
(1995)Proceedings of the Third SISnet Conference,
Adam, Frédéric; Murphy, Ciaran M.; (1995) *. [N/A], Proceedings of the Third SISnet Conference, Organisation Analyser: a Computer-Based Tool to Support the Analysis of Organisations From an Infor , 01-JAN-95 - 01-JAN-95
(1995)Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Information Systems (1-3 June),
Holtham, C.; Murphy, C; (1995) *. [N/A], Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Information Systems (1-3 June), Executive Support Systems: the Need to Go Beyond a Rationalist Perspective [B2623] , 01-JAN-95 - 30-DEC-99
(1994)Proceedings of IFIP 8.3 Conference, San Sebastian, Spain 4/9,
Murphy, C.M.; (1994) *. [N/A], Proceedings of IFIP 8.3 Conference, San Sebastian, Spain 4/9, Decision Support Systems : Putting Emphasis on Personnel Rather Than Technology [B2634] , 09-JAN-94 - 30-DEC-99
(1992)Proceedings of the 1992 Conference of the Irish Accounting Association, University College, Galway (April),
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Currie, J.; Donnelly, R.; Fahy, M.; (1992) *. [N/A], Proceedings of the 1992 Conference of the Irish Accounting Association, University College, Galway (April), Decision Support Systems and Management Accounting: Current Applications and Future Directions [B263 , 01-JAN-92 - 30-DEC-99
(1992)Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Information Systems,
Murphy, Ciaran M.; Barry, C.; O'Mahony, R.; (1992) *. [N/A], Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Information Systems, Information Systems Planning and Requirements Determination - A KBS Approach [B2638] , 01-JAN-92 - 30-DEC-99

Published Reports

 YearPublication
(2003)The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: Managing Regulatory Complexity with XBRL.
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C. ; (2003) The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: Managing Regulatory Complexity with XBRL. European Case Clearing House, European Commision. [Details]
(2003)NewsML: Measuring and Managing the Value of News Content.
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C; (2003) NewsML: Measuring and Managing the Value of News Content. European Case Clearing House. 2003, European Commision. [Details]
(2003)The South-West Business & Technology Centre: Review & Outlook.
Fanning, C.N. and Murphy, C; (2003) The South-West Business & Technology Centre: Review & Outlook. The South-West Business & Technology Centre: Review & Outlook, The South-West Business & Technology Centre: Review & Outlook. [Details]
(2002)Measuring and Managing Intangibles in Mobile Commerce: The Potential of Mediation Standards.
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C; (2002) Measuring and Managing Intangibles in Mobile Commerce: The Potential of Mediation Standards. European Case Clearing House, European Commision. [Details]
(2001)Food Industry Online Benchmarking Final Report.
Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C; (2001) Food Industry Online Benchmarking Final Report. Report for Food Industry Partnership Board, Report for Food Industry Partnership Board. [Details]
(1998)Food Industry Online Benchmarking Report.
Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C. ; (1998) Food Industry Online Benchmarking Report. Report for Food Industry Partnership Board, Report for Food Industry Partnership Board. [Details]
(1998)IT skills in the West Cork Region.
Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C.; (1998) IT skills in the West Cork Region. Report for the West Cork Leader Programme, Report for the West Cork Leader Programme. [Details]
(1997)Feasability of a Technology park for West Cork.
Murphy, C.; (1997) Feasability of a Technology park for West Cork. Report for South Western Services, Report for South Western Services. [Details]
(1991)Design of the Unit Cost System for Irish Universities.
Murphy, C.; (1991) Design of the Unit Cost System for Irish Universities. Design of the Unit Cost System for Irish Universities, Ireland. [Details]

Abstract

 YearPublication
(2003)The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: Managing Regulatory Complexity with XBRL, European Case Clearing House Teaching Case, 2003.
Fahy, M., Feller, J., Finnegan, P. and Murphy, C., ; (2003) The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: Managing Regulatory Complexity with XBRL, European Case Clearing House Teaching Case, 2003. Abstract [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
1992Best Paper Operations Research/Management Science Society of Ireland
1993Nominated as Irish National Entry IFORS Conference, Lisbon

Associations

 AssocationFunctionFrom / To
Instituto Superiore Technico Lisbon Visiting Professor Delivering IS Masters Course/
City University Business School London Visiting Senior Research Fellow: Research/

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
7th European Conference on IS /
6th European Conference on Info. System /
5th European Conference on Information Systems Chair & Organiser/
4th European Conference on Information Systems /
Structural Funds & Local Develment Co-organiser with Dept. of the Taoiseach/
Effective management Through Information Technology Organiser/
Member of Higher Education Authority of Ireland /
Chair, Higher Education & Training Awards Council /
Member, National Qualification Authority of Ireland /
Chair, National Council for Educational Awards /

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
Dept. of Accounting, Finance & Info. Systems, UCC Professor & Head of Department (2005)/
UCC Statutory Lecturer01-SEP-88 / 01-SEP-97
U.C.G. Statutory Lecturer01-SEP-81 / 01-SEP-88
Dept. of Finance Assistant Principal Officer03-JAN-77 / 15-MAY-81

Education

 YearInstituionQualificationSubject
1973University Collage Cork BSCCommerce
1976Lancaster MABusiness Information Systems
1990University Collage Galway PHDBusiness Information Systems

Consultancy

 ClientDescription
Investigation of 2 Factor Authentication Federal Reserve Bank Boston
Project Leader on Trading Desk of the Future for Major U.K. Bank

Teaching Activities

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