EDUCATION
PhD, Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
MSc, Computer Information Systems, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
BS, Computer Science/Physics, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- ubiquitous computing environments
- virtual teams
- work-life boundaries
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dr. Cousins research interests include the development of theoretical explanations for the consequences of the interaction of the social and the technical, as a result of the implementation of information systems in organizations. This involves the examination of the effects of virtual teams and ubiquitous computing environments on organizational structure and the pattern of work. Her work has been published in the Journal of the AIS, and the Communications of the AIS. Her work has also appeared in the proceedings of the ACMs International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking, INFORMS, and the European Conference on Information Systems. Additionally, she is a member of AIS and INFORMS. She is past managing editor of Information and Organization. Dr. Cousins has served in several professional capacities including manager in the Jamaican aviation industry and management consultant in one of the ‘Top 5’ consulting firms.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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Cousins, Karlene, U. Varshney, "Designing Ubiquitous Computing Environments to Support Work Life Balance," Communications of the ACM, 52.5 (May 2009): 117-123.
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Becerra Fernandez, Irma, K. C. Cousins, R. Weber, "Nomadic Context-Aware Knowledge Management Systems: Applications, Challenges and Research Problems," International Journal of Banking and Finance, 1.2 (April 2007): 103-121.
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Cousins, Karlene C., D. Robey, I. Zigurs, "Managing Strategic Contradictions in Hybrid Teams," European Journal of Information Systems, 16.4 (August 2007): 460-478.
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Cousins, Karlene C., D. Robey, "The Social Shaping of Electronic Metal Exchanges: An Institutional Theory Perspective," Information Technology and People, 18.3 (September 2005): 212-229.
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