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Brent Furneaux CV

Brent Furneaux, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Management Science
Program Director, Master of Management
brentf@uwindsor.ca
519-253-3000 ext. 3045
Office: OB 431

Education 

  • Ph.D.  York University, Toronto, Information Systems (Organizational Behavior Emphasis), 2009.
  • M.B.A.  University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, Toronto, General Management, 2004.
  • B.Sc.  University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, Chemistry, 1998.

Professional Memberships 

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2016

Employment Experience 

  • Associate Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July 2020-Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July 2016-June 2020)
  • Professor, Sheridan College - Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Pilon School of Business (August 2014-June 2016), Brampton, Canada.
  • Assistant Professor, Accounting and Information Management, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (July 2009-August 2016), Maastricht, Netherlands.
  • Assistant Director, International Executive Master of Finance and Control (IEMFC) Program, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (January, 2012-December 2014), Maastricht, Netherlands.
  • Part-time Instructor, Information systems, University of Amsterdam (January 2012-June 2014), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Instructor, Operations Management and Information Systems, York University, Schulich School of Business (September 2007-January 2009), Toronto.
  • Teaching Assistant, York University, Schulich School of Business (September 2006-April 2007), Toronto.

INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Journal Articles 

  • Rieser, L. & Furneaux, B. (2022). Share of attention: Exploring the allocation of user attention to consumer applications.  Computers in Human Behavior, 126, 1-14, http://doi.org/j.chb.2021.107006. [January]
  • Furneaux, B. & Rieser, L. (2022).  User motivation in application abandonment: A four-drives model. International Journal of Electronic Commerce, 26 (1), 49-89, http://doi.org/10.1080.10864415.2021.2010005. [February]
  • Furneaux, B.; Mannina, S. & Rieser, L. (2020). Responding to information system obsolescence: Should we upgrade or replace? Journal of Computer Information Systems, 62 (2), 372-383, http://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2020.1820006.  [October]
  • Furneaux, B., & Wade, M. (2017).  Impediments to information systems replacement: A calculus of discontinuance.   Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS), 34 (3), 902-932, http://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.2017.1373013.
  • Rose, J., Jones, M., & Furneaux, B. (2016).  An integrated model of innovation drivers for smaller software firms.   Information & Management, 53 (3), 307-323, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2015.10.005.
  • Rose, J., & Furneaux, B. (2016).  Innovation drivers and outputs for software firms: Literature review and concept development.   Advances in Software Engineering, 2017, http://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5126069.
  • Furneaux, B., & Gunther, R. (2013).  Learning transformation: Building the capacity for IT supported change.   Journal of Cases on Information Technology, 15 (2), 42-56, http://doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2013040103.
  • Furneaux, B., & Gunther, R. (2012).  Learning transformation at Tri-Divisional.   360 The Business Transformation Journal, 5, 62-71.
  • Furneaux, B., & Wade, M. (2011).  An exploration of organizational level information systems discontinuance intentions.   MIS Quarterly (MISQ), 35 (3), 573-598.
  • Furneaux, B., & Wade, M. (2010).  The end of the information system life: A model of IS discontinuance.   The Data Base for Advances in Information Systems, 41 (2), 45-69.
  • Furneaux, B., Hill, T. R., Smith, W., Venkatsubramanyan, S., Wang, J., Washington, A. & Whitman, P. (2009).  AMCIS 2008 panel report: Aging Content on the Web: Issues, implications and potential research opportunities.   Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 24 (8), 113-128, http://doi.org/10.17705/1CAIS.02408.
  • Nevo, D., Furneaux, B., & Wand, Y. (2008).  Towards an evaluation framework for knowledge management systems.   Information Technology and Management, 9 (4), 233-249.

Chapters, Cases, Readings, Supplements 

  • Furneaux, B. (2012). Task-technology fit theory: A survey and synopsis of the literature. In Y.K. Dwivedi, M.R. Wade & S.L. Schneberger (Eds.), Information Systems Theory: Explaining and Predicting our Digital Society (pp. 87-106). Springer, New York. 
  • Furneaux, B., Janasz, T., Schild, T., & Klimmek, R. (2012). Risk Management. In A. Uhl & L.A. Gollenia (Eds.), A Handbook of Business Transformation Management Methodology (pp. 85-108). Farnham, UK: Gower. 
  • Furneaux, B., & Wade, M. (2009). Theoretical Constructs and Relationships in Information Systems Research. In Y. Dwivedi, B. Lal, M.D. Williams, S. Schneberger & M. Wade (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems (pp. 1-17). IGI Global, USA, ISBN: 9781605666594.
  • Nevo, D., & Furneaux, B. (2009). The Role of Expectations in Information Systems Development. In B. Whitworth & A. de Moors (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Socio-Technical Design and Social Networking Systems (pp. 298-312). IGI Global, USA, ISBN: 9781605662640.

Conference Proceedings 

  • Van der Pas, M., & Furneaux, B. (2015).  Improving the Predictability of IT Investment Business Value.   European Conference on Information Systems, 23rd, Munster, Germany.
  • Nevo, D., & Furneaux, B. (2012).  The Power of Communities: From observed outcomes to measurable performance.   International Conference on Information Systems, 33rd, Orlando.
  • Furneaux, B., & Navo, D. (2008).  Beyond Cognitions: A call for greater consideration of emotion in information systems decision theories.   Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2008 (HICSS-41), Hawaii.
  • Furneaux, B. (2008).  The Role of Access to Personal Support in Fostering Frequent Information Systems Use.   Americas Conference on Information Systems, Toronto.
  • Furneaux, B. (2007).  Personal choice and firm decisions.   Administrative Sciences Association of Canada 2007 conference, Ottawa.
  • Furneaux, B. (2007).  Theorizing in information systems research: Some preliminary findings.   Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences - 40th Annual (HICSS-40).
  • Furneaux, B., Nevo, D., & Wand, Y. (2006).  Towards an Evaluation Framework for Knowledge Management Systems.   Administrative Science Association of Canada (ASAC) Conference Proceedings, June 2006, Banff, 27 (4), 124-141.

Presentations 

  • Mannina, S. & Furneaux, B. (2024, June). Success, Failure and Flux: Exploring Users' Personal Journeys with Mobile Health Apps.  Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Montreal.
    Furneaux, B. (2018, November). Breaking with the past: A multi-method examination of the basis for information system abandonment. Odette School of Business Brown Bag Research Series Presentation, Windsor.
  • Furneaux, B. (2017). Blockchain Ecosystems. FinTech Symposium: New Kids on the Blockchain, Windsor, Canada.
  • Furneaux, B. (2012). Change management in Finance Transformation.  Food for Financials, Maastricht, Netherlands.
  • Furneaux, B. (2012). Business Transformation at Unilever.  Business Transformation Summit, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Furneaux, B., Wade, M., & Al-Hassan, H. (2006, December). An Exploration of Theoretical Diversity in IS Research.  Association for Information Systems Theory Building Workshop, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Grants (Competitive; Funded only) 

  • 2017: Organizational performance implications of technology obsolescence ($4,600) Odette School of Business Research Innovation Fund grant.
  • 2010-2011: An examination of information system end-of-life decision-making ($82,480) SSHRC.
  • 2009: Extending IS discontinuance theory ($8,000) Maastricht University, Netherlands
  • 2007-2008: Information systems abandonment: How do firms reach the decision to replace an information system ($40,000) SSHRC.

Service - Professional 

Editor: Academic PRJ

  • 2014:  The Data Base for Advances in Information Systems.  2012-2014.