Stephen Hawk
ABSTRACT
This paper describes the research questions and methodology of a study that will investigate work done in the computer networking field. Because we are uncertain what occupations will be found in this area, this study will look more broadly at occupations in firms' IT infrastructure that may also involve computer networking. This research focuses on identifying the occupations that exist in computer networking and infrastructure and the typical career paths available to those who work in this area.The study will also identify the skill requirements for these occupations and the backgrounds that employees in this area usually have. Besides helping to characterize the occupations in this area, examining skill requirements and employee backgrounds could help in understanding the role that IS programs play, or could potentially play, in preparing students for work in computer networking.The methodology will be to interview senior managers of IT infrastructure and computer networking functions using a set of open ended questions in about 20 medium to large-size organizations. Additionally, an instrument will be used to collect information about the tasks, duties and skill requirements for occupations in this area.
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- Occupations and careers in computer networking and infrastructure management: implications for IS programs
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