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Name: Dr Andrew Finegan Dr Andrew Finegan
Qualifications: PhD
Master of Engineering (Systems)
Post Grad Dip in Computer Education
Grad Dip in Automated Cartography
Dip of Applied Science (Surveying)
Main role: Senior Lecturer - eBusiness
Phone: +61 8 8946 7216
Fax: {fax}+61 8
Email: andrew.finegan@cdu.edu.au
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School of Information Technology
Faculty of Technology
Charles Darwin University
Darwin NT 0909
Australia

Research Interests

Andrew’s research interests encompass the areas of systems thinking, project management, knowledge management, the modelling of complexity, and the management of innovation, particularly with regard to ICT (information and communication technology) and eBusiness. He has published a variety of papers that demonstrate the use of SSM (soft systems methodology) in a diverse range of research settings, including knowledge elicitation, the adoption of technology, managing wicked problems, online learning, and organisational learning in industrial organisations.

Recent Publications

Book chapters
  1. Walker, D. H. T, Maqsood, T., and Finegan, A. D. (2005). The Culture of The Knowledge Advantage (K-Adv)-An Holistic Strategic Approach to the Management of Knowledge. In: Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective, VTT, Finland.
Refereed journals
  1. Maqsood, T., Finegan, A. D. and Walker, D. H. T. (2004). Biases and Heuristics in Judgment and Decision Making: The Dark Side of Tacit Knowledge. Journal of Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, 1, pp 295-301.
  2. Finegan, A. D. (2003). Wicked Problems, Organisational Complexity and Knowledge Management: A Systems Approach. International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, 3.
  3. Maqsood, T. and Finegan, A. D. (2003). Applying models of knowledge management to an industry case study. International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, 3.
  4. Finegan, A. D. (2002). Web-based learning - local and offshore perspectives. ultiBASE, November 2002, [Electronic Journal]. [Online] http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au/Articles/nov02/finegan1.htm

Refereed conference proceedings

  1. Maqsood, T., Walker, D.H.T., and Finegan, A. (2005). The Role of Knowledge Management in Enhancing Knowledge Pull in the Construction Organisations to Deliver Innovation: A Case Study. Proceedings of the 21st ARCOM Conference, Ed Farzad Khosrowshahi, Sept 7-9, London UK, (forthcoming).
  2. Maqsood T., Walker, D. H. T and Finegan, A. (2005). Unleashing Innovation and Creativity through Managing Knowledge in Supply Chains: Creating the Learning Chains, Third International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-III): Advancing Engineering, Management and Technology, 15-17, September 2005, Athens (forthcoming).
  3. Finegan, A. and Maqsood, T. (2005). A case study of the adoption of ICT technology in a remotely located construction organisation. Proceedings of the CIB W102 2005 “Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy” Conference. May 19 – 20, 2005, Lisbon, Portugal.
  4. Maqsood, T., Finegan, A. and Walker, D.H.T. (2005). Tacit Knowledge and Worldviews – A Case Study of the Construction Tendering Process. Proceedings of the CIB W102 2005 “Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy” Conference. May 19 – 20, 2005, Lisbon, Portugal.
  5. Maqsood, T, Walker, D H T and  Finegan, A. (2004), Current State of Knowledge Management, Potential and Trends: Implications for the Construction Industry, Proceedings of the ‘Clients Driving Innovation’ International Conference of the Collaborative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Oct 25-27, Surfers Paradise, Australia
  6. Maqsood, T, Finegan, A and  Walker, D H T (2004), An Investigation Of  ICT Diffusion Issues in an Australian Construction Contractor Company Using SSM, Proceedings of the CIB 2004 Globalisation and Construction, Editor Steven Ogunlana, Chotchai Charoenngam, Pannapa Herabat and BHW Hadikusumo, 17-19 November, Bangkok, Thailand. pp 485-496.
  7. Maqsood, T., Walker, D. H. T. and Finegan, A. D. (2004). Project Histories and Project Learning – A Knowledge Management Challenge. Proceedings of the 20th ARCOM Conference, Ed Farzad Khosrowshahi, Sept 1-3, Edinburgh Scotland. Vol 1, pp 561-570
  8. Maqsood , T., Finegan, A. D. and Walker, D. H. T. (2003). Extending knowledge management across the supply chains in the construction industry: Knowledge sharing in construction supply chains. 2nd International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-II), Hong Kong, 10-12 December 2003. pp 121-126.
  9. Maqsood, T., Walker, D. H. T., Finegan, A. D. and Staedler, A. P. (2003). Investigating the role of ICT in improving productivity in Construction Supply Chains in Australian Construction Industry. 2nd International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-II), Hong Kong, 10-12 December 2003.  pp 511-516.
  10. Maqsood , T., Finegan, A. D. and Walker, D. H. T. (2003). A soft approach to solving hard problems in construction project management. 2nd International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-II), Hong Kong, 10-12 December 2003. pp 312-317.
  11. Maqsood, T., Finegan, A. D. and Walker, D. H. T. (2003). A conceptual model for exploring knowledge channelisation from sources of innovation in construction organisations: Extending the role of Knowledge Management. ARCOM 2003: 19th Annual Conference. Brighton, UK, 3-5 September 2003.
  12. Walker, D. H. T., Finegan, A. D. and Maqsood, T. (2003). Using a Soft Systems Methodology Approach to Knowledge Elicitation – An Australian Case Study. Knowledge Construction: Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107. Singapore, 22-24 October 2003.
  13. Finegan, A. D. (2002). Applying Business Models for Risk Management in e-Business. Second International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB 2002), Taipei, 10-13 December 2002.
  14. Finegan, A. D. (2002). e-Learning: A Study of Issues and Perspectives. Second International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB 2002), Taipei, 10-13 December 2002.

Monograph

  1. Finegan, A. D. (2001). Technology management - a systems approach to develop models of technology transfer for Australia. Doctoral Thesis: RMIT.

Other conferences and seminars

  1. Finegan, A. D. (2002). Managing Risk in E-Business. In: Proceedings 2 - First International Business Seminar - Managing Competitiveness: Issues and Challenges for Malaysian Companies in International Business Environment. Penang, Malaysia, 29-30 June 2002. pp 116-129.
  2. Finegan, A. D. (2002). Web-based learning - local and offshore perspectives. Flexible Delivery Models @ RMIT in New Learning Environments Forum. Melbourne, 13 June 2002.
  3. Finegan, A. D. (2001). Managing innovation - a multi-strategy approach. CPA Congress 2001. Melbourne, Australia, 18 September - 5 October 2001.
  4. Finegan, A. D. (2001). Risk management and eBusiness. CPA Congress 2001. Melbourne, Australia, 18 September - 5 October 2001.
  5. Finegan, A. D. and Richardson, J. (2000). A hands-on introduction to eBusiness. CPA Congress 2000. Melbourne, Australia, 10 - 27 October 2000.
  6. Finegan, A. D. and Asquith, K. (2000). Communications and Human Resource Management using MS Project. CPA Congress 2000. Melbourne, Australia, 10 - 27 October 2000.
  7. Finegan, A. D. and Asquith, K. (2000). Cost Control using MS Project. CPA Congress 2000. Melbourne, Australia, 10 - 27 October 2000.
  8. Finegan, A. D. (1999). Planning and scheduling using MS Project. CPA Congress 1999. Melbourne, Australia, November 1999.
  9. Finegan, A. D. (1999). Change control and program management using MS Project. CPA Congress 1999. Melbourne, Australia, November 1999.

Current Projects

An ongoing study is being conducted to investigate the capability of organisations to acquire and manage the knowledge required to successfully adopt innovative information and communication technologies (ICT). Working together with researchers at RMIT Andrew is assisting in the development of models and strategies that will help organisations use knowledge management to achieve a learning organisation that supports ICT innovation.


An action research technique – soft systems methodology (SSM) - is being applied to identify knowledge activities, stimulate debate, and capture the ‘vision for the future’ of participants. This is used to better understand the capability of organisations to successfully adopt innovative ICT, and helps to identify context and cultural issues, stakeholders and actors, key transformations, and patterns in knowledge activities. The study has a number of expected outcomes, including issues analysis that incorporates skills and capability audits, identification of critical enablers, and development of ICT knowledge acquisition plans.

Recent Completions Supervised

Master of Business

  • Master of Business - Information Technology (minor thesis - completed)
    Yi Zhao, 2002. Risk Management in ERP projects implementation. RMIT University.
  • Gerard Consedine, 2001. Chief Information Officer as Business Visionary and Leader in the Information Age. RMIT University.
  • Philip D'Arcy, 2000. What role does Leadership play in the context of Information Technology project management? RMIT University.
  • In Locke, 1998. Intranet: Inside a corporate web. RMIT University.
  • Elisabeth Jane, 1998. Key issues in health informatics. RMIT University.
  • Charles Chambers, 1997. Principal issues in multi-national project management of IT projects. RMIT University.
  • Chris Rowland, 1997. The "IT Value System" Paradigm: Enhancing the value and competitiveness of IT supplier and customer services through an innovative approach to the management of change. RMIT University.
  • Tony Beshara, 1997. Commercial applications of the Internet: An investigation into the current, proposed and possible commercial uses of the Internet. RMIT University.
  • Neera Bhansali, 1996. The key issues of quality in software development. RMIT University.

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