Biography
Craig Parker is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics in Deakin Business School. Craig received his PhD in Information Systems from Monash University in 1998. Craig has spent over 20 years conducting research on the digital transformation of small businesses. He also studies the interventions to engage small business in environmental and social responsibility. He has published in journals such as Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, Communications of the AIS, Information Technology & People and Environment and Planning C: Government & Policy. He has reviewed for journals such as Information & Management, International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Electronic Markets, Journal of Small Business Management and Information Small Business Journal.
Read more on Craig's profileCareer highlights
2020 Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). The Citation was for motivating and providing scaffolded guidance to international students in developing knowledge, skills and confidence to seek career opportunities and become responsible Information Systems professionals.
Research interests
- Digital transformation of small businesses
- Environmental sustainability by small businesses
- Green information systems
- Corporate social responsibility practices of small businesses
- Ethics of digital transformation
Affiliations
- Section Editor, Australasian Journal of Information Systems.
- Member, Australian Computer Society.
Teaching interests
- Ethical, social responsibility, environmental responsibility (or "green") or corporate social responsibility aspects of digital transformation
- Small and medium enterprises and digital transformation
- Digital transformation of supply chain management
Units taught
- MIS313 - Strategic Supply Chain Management
- MIS713 - Digital Transformation of Supply Chains
- MIS741 - Ethics of Digital Transformation
Knowledge areas
Digital transformation of small businesses
Environmental and social responsibility of small businesses
Conferences
- Track Co-Chair, Green IS and Sustainability, 29th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2017.
- Track Co-Chair, Green IS and Sustainability, 23rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2012.
- Track Co-Chair, Small Business and IS, 19th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2008.
- Track Co-Chair, IS and Small Business, 18th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2007.
Professional activities
Research groups
IPA-Deakin SME Research Partnership
Awards
Teaching
- 2020 - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). The Citation was for motivating and providing scaffolded guidance to international students in developing knowledge, skills and confidence to seek career opportunities and become responsible Information Systems professionals.
- 2019 - Deakin University: Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning
- 2015 - Faculty award for effectiveness, excellence and exemplary practice in teaching and learning
- 2009 - Exemplars of Teaching Excellence, Faculty of Business and Law Award
- 2009 - School of Information Systems award in recognition of valuable contributions to teaching in MSC753 eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
- 2008 - Admitted as Fellow, Teaching Leaders’ Forum (formerly College of Distinguished Deakin Educators)
- 2008 - School of Information Systems Award in recognition of valuable contributions to teaching within MSC751 Online Solutions for Business
- 2008 - School of Information Systems award in recognition of outstanding contribution to service in regards to coordinating the postgraduate unit review
- 2007 - Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence, Deakin University.
- 2007 - School of Information Systems award in recognition of valuable contributions to teaching in the School of Information Systems
- 2006 - Faculty of Business and Law Award for Rewarding and Promoting Excellent Teaching
Research
- 2009 - School of Information Systems Award for being one of the top five researchers in the School.
- 2006 - Runner Up Best Paper for Parker, C.M. and Castleman, T. (2006) A Preliminary Meta-Analysis of SME-eBusiness Journal Publications: Current Trends and Future Research Opportunities Moving Beyond Adoption Factor Studies, 18th CollECTeR Conference on Electronic Commerce, Adelaide, Australia, 9 December.
- 2006 - Best Paper at Conference for Cybulski, J., Parker, C.M. and Segrave, S. (2006) Using Constructivist Experiential Simulations in RE Education, 11th Australian Workshop on Requirements Engineering, Adelaide, Australia, 9 December.
- 2006 - Best Paper Award #1 for Lichtenstein, S., Parker, C.M. and Hunter, A. (2006) Toward an Integrative Role for Intranets: An Interpretive Case Study of Intranet-based Dynamic Knowledge Integration in Socio-technical Networks, 17th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Adelaide, Australia, 6-8 December.
Publications
Mapping the online presence of small local sporting clubs
Stephen Burgess, Craig Parker, Scott Bingley
(2021), Vol. 72, pp. 433-448, Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, London, Eng., C1
The impact of multilevel contextual factors on IS adoption at the inter-organizational level
C Parker, Sherah Kurnia, Mazen Ali, Reyner Karnali
(2019), Vol. 44, pp. 421-459, Communications of the association for information systems, Atlanta, Ga., C1
Craig Parker, Wahyudi Agustiono, Rodney Carr, Dilal Saundage
(2019), Vol. 23, pp. 1-1, Australasian journal of information systems, Bruce, A.C.T., C1
Whitehorse business performance survey 2019
Nicholas Mcclaren, Craig Parker, Scott Salzman, William Dimovski, Barry Cooper
(2019), Geelong, Vic., A6
Geelong business trends survey 2014-2017
Barry Cooper, Scott Salzman, Craig Parker, Nicholas Mcclaren, W Dimovski
(2018), Geelong, Vic., A6
Be.Bendigo: 2018 business trends survey
Scott Salzman, Craig Parker, Nicholas Mcclaren, W Dimovski, Barry Cooper
(2018), Geelong, Vic., A6
Warrnambool business trends report 2011 - 2017
S Salzman, C Parker, W Dimovski, N McClaren, B Cooper
(2017), Geelong, Vic., A6
Whitehorse business performance survey 2017
C Parker, S Salzman, N McClaren, W Dimovski, B Cooper
(2017), Geelong, Vic., A6
C Parker, E Bellucci, L Torlina, A Zutshi, B Fraunholz
(2015), Vol. 14, pp. 139-176, Journal of Internet Commerce, Abingdon, Eng., C1
SME stakeholder relationship descriptions in website CSR communications
C Parker, E Bellucci, A Zutshi, L Torlina, B Fraunholz
(2015), Vol. 11, pp. 364-386, Social Responsibility Journal, C1
A review of studies on information systems and SMEs in high ranked IS journals (2000-2014)
C Parker, S Burgess, N Al-Qirim
(2015), Vol. 19, pp. S153-S173, Australasian journal of information systems, Wollongong, N.S.W., C1
C Parker, E Bellucci, L Torlina, A Zutshi, B Fraunholz
(2014), Vol. 21, pp. 187-197, Knowledge and process management, London, Eng., C1
Australian SMEs waste to landfill
J Redmond, E Walker, C Parker, M Simpson
(2014), Vol. 21, pp. 297-310, Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, Abingdon, England, C1
Conceptualising how SMEs incorporate green content in their websites
C Parker, E Bellucci, L Torlina, A Zutshi, B Fraunholz
(2014), Vol. 18, pp. 137-160, Australasian journal of information systems, Canberra, ACT, C1
R Carr, C Parker, T Castleman, C Mason
(2013), Vol. 12, pp. 307-331, Journal of internet commerce, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Applying king et al.'s taxonomy to frame the IS discipline's engagement in green IS discourse
C Parker, R Scheepers
(2012), ACIS 2012 : Proceedings of the 23rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
Employability skills : student perceptions of an IS final year capstone subject
S Keller, C Parker, C Chan
(2011), Vol. 10, pp. 1-10, Innovations in teaching and learning in information and computer sciences, Loughborough, England, C1
A method for examining corporate social responsibility descriptions on SME websites
C Parker, A Zutshi, B Fraunholz, M Crofts
(2011), pp. 1-13, PACIS 2011 : Proceedings of the 15th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems, Brisbane, Qld., E1
C Parker, D Saundage, C Lee
(2011), ACIS 2011 Proceedings - 22nd Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
C Parker, B Fraunholz, A Zutshi, M Crofts
(2010), Vol. 17, pp. 5-21, Australasian journal of information systems, Bruce, A.C.T., C1
C Parker, A Zutshi, B Fraunholz
(2010), pp. 509-523, 23rd Bled eConference eTrust: Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society - Proceedings, E1
Factors affecting SMEs' willingness to share knowledge online: A path model
R Carr, T Castleman, C Mason, C Parker
(2010), pp. 248-259, 23rd Bled eConference eTrust: Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society - Proceedings, E1
Generic skills : do capstone courses deliver?
S Keller, C Chan, C Parker
(2010), pp. 383-393, HERDSA 2010 : Refereed papers from the 33rd HERDSA Annual International Conference, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Helping businesses leverage web 2.0 to generate social capital
C Lee, D Saundage, C Parker
(2010), ACIS 2010 Proceedings - 21st Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
A review of interventions to encourage SMEs to make environmental improvements
C Parker, J Redmond, M Simpson
(2009), Vol. 27, pp. 279-301, Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, C1
A Chua, K Deans, C Parker
(2009), Vol. 16, pp. 117-136, Journal of Information Systems and Small Business, C1
Small firm e-business adoption: A critical analysis of theory
C Parker, T Castleman
(2009), Vol. 22, pp. 167-182, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, C1
Wikipedia model for collective intelligence: a review of information quality
S Lichtenstein, C Parker
(2009), Vol. 5, pp. 254-272, International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, C1
Encouraging SMEs to participate in the management of common pool resources
R Carr, M Graham, C Mason, C Parker
(2009), pp. 1-12, ANZAM 2009 : Sustainable management and marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
C Parker, B Fraunholz, A Zutshi
(2009), ANZAM 2009 : Sustainable management and marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
Socio-technical factors influencing channel use for knowledge-sharing in regional SME networks
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2008), Vol. 2, pp. 303-319, International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, C1
Communities of enterprise: Developing regional SMEs in the knowledge economy
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2008), Vol. 21, pp. 571-584, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, C1
Intervention strategies to engage small and medium sized enterprise in environmental good practice
C Parker, J Redmond, M Simpson
(2008), SME 2008 : Creating sustainable entrepreneurship eco-system and high performance SMEs : Proceedings of the 2008 Entrepreneurship Global Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
Factors influencing Australian SMEs knowledge sharing online
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2008), pp. 617-628, ACIS 2008 Proceedings - 19th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
The impact of small business on the environment
J Redmond, B Walker, C Wang, M Simpson, C Parker
(2008), International entrepreneurship - promoting excellence in education, research and practice : Proceedings of the 31st Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference 2008, Belfast, Northern Ireland, E1
C Parker, T Castleman
(2007), Vol. 1, pp. 21-40, Journal of information systems and small business, Melbourne, Vic., C1
S Lichtenstein, C Parker, A Hunter
(2007), Vol. 6, pp. 91-103, Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, C1
Why should small firms adopt eBusiness? A framework for understanding the SME eBusiness context
C Parker, T Castleman
(2007), pp. 497-507, ACIS 2007 Proceedings - 18th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
C Parker, T Castleman
(2007), Collecter 2007 : Proceedings of the 2007 Collecter E-Commerce Conference, Melbourne, Australia, E1
Using multimedia and interactive games to enhance students' understanding of SCM
C Parker, C Chan, D Saundage
(2007), pp. 1-13, SCMIS 2007 : Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, Melbourne, Australia, E1
Encouraging small firm up-take of SCM using education: a future research agenda
C Parker, C Chan, D Saundage
(2007), SCMIS 2007 : Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
Collaborative knowledge creation in electronic mail
S Lichtenstein, C Parker
(2006), Vol. 2, pp. 279-297, International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, C1
Communities of enterprise: Smes, ICT and regional development
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2006), Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2006, E1
Virtual communities of practice for regional small businesses: Bringing informal networks online
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2006), 19th Bled eConference "eValues" - Conference Proceedings, E1
C Parker, T Castleman
(2006), Collecter 2006 : Proceedings of the 2006 Collecter E-Commerce Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, E1
Using constructivist experiential simulations in RE education
J Cybulski, C Parker, S Segrave
(2006), pp. 1-10, AWRE 2006 : Proceedings of the 11th Australian Workshop on Requirements Engineering: Creating Value for Business Through Effective Requirements Discovery and Analysis, Adelaide, South Australia, E1
J Cybulski, C Parker, S Segrave
(2006), ACIS 2006 Proceedings - 17th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
S Lichtenstein, C Parker, A Hunter
(2006), ACIS 2006 Proceedings - 17th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, E1
Email and knowledge creation: Supporting inquiring systems and enhancing wisdom
S Lichtenstein, C Parker, M Cybulski
(2005), pp. 89-108, Inquiring Organizations: Moving from Knowledge Management to Wisdom, B1
Creating value with regional communities of SMEs
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2005), pp. 115-123, Encyclopedia of Communities of Practice in Information and Knowledge Management, B1
Can knowledge management save regional development?
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2005), pp. 1-15, Proceedings of the CRIC Cluster Conference : Beyond clusters: Current Practices & Future Strategies Conference Proceedings, Ballarat , Victoria, E1
Knowledge management for SME-based regional clusters
C Mason, T Castleman, C Parker
(2004), Collector 2004 : Proceedings of the 2004 Collecter E-Commerce Conference, Adelaide, S. Aust., E1
Factors affecting e-commerce adoption by SMEs : a meta-analysis
T Teo, C Chan, C Parker
(2004), ACIS 2004 : Proceedings of the 15th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Hobart, Tasmania, E1
Processes and impacts of knowledge creation in email
Sharman Lichtenstein, Craig Parker
(2004), pp. 63-81, MANAGING KNOWLEDGE WITH TECHNOLOGY, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, E1
Classifying Australian B2B imarketplaces : an Australian survey
T Shon, C Parker, P Swatman
(2003), pp. 1-11, ACIS 2003 : Proceedings of the 14th Australasian Conference on Information Systems : Delivering IT and e-business value in networked environments, Perth, Western Australia, E1
Characteristics of Australian B2B imarketplaces
T Shon, C Parker, P Swatman
(2003), pp. 404-419, PACIS 2003 : Proceedings of the Seventh Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems, Adelaide, South Australia, E1
Identifying Supply Chain Management and E-Commerce Opportunities at PaperCo Australia
Danielle Fowler, Paula Swatman, Craig Parker
(2002), pp. 252-276, Cases on Global IT Applications and Management, B1
O Boon, B Corbitt, C Parker
(2002), pp. 83-95, AWRE 2002 : Proceedings of the 7th Australian Workshop on Requirements Engineering, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
Andrew Marriott, Roberto Pockaj, Craig Parker
(2001), pp. 290-315, Internet Commerce and Software Agents, B1
An internet-mediated business simulation: developing and using TRECS
C Parker, P Swatman
(1999), Vol. 30, pp. 51-69, Simulation and gaming, London, Eng., C1-1
TREAT: Promoting SME adoption of EDI through education
C Parker, P Swatman
(1996), Vol. 4, pp. 387-396, HICSS 1996 : Proceedings of the Twenty-ninth Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 1996 Conference, Maui, Hawaii, E1-1
The TREAT laboratory: comparing an electronic commerce experiment at Curtin and Monash universities
C Parker, P Swatman
(1995), Vol. 18, pp. 447-457, Computer communications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Educating tomorrow's managers for telecommunications and EDI: a cross-cultural experience
C Parker, P Swatman
(1995), Vol. 8, pp. 58-79, Information technology and people, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Encouraging Small and Medium Enterprise ICT-Based Collaboration in Industry Clusters
Dr G Gunawan, Dr Craig Parker, Dr Cecily Mason
- 2011: $1,500
Whitehorse Business Performance and Monitor Survey 2017
Dr Scott Salzman, Dr Craig Parker, A/Prof Bill Dimovski, Prof Barry Cooper, Dr Nicholas Mcclaren
- 2017: $8,000
Supervisions
Helen Jane Richardson
Thesis entitled: IS-enabled creativity and survival of co-located artist/craftspeople communities: supporter experiences
Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Information Systems & Business Analytics
Wahyudi Agustiono
Thesis entitled: Recruiting and Maintaining SME Involvement when Designing Voluntary Inter-Organisational IS
Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Information Systems & Business Analytics
Jeffrey John Chamberlain
Thesis entitled: Vendor Consultant Experiences Developing ERP Proposals for SMEs
Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin Graduate School of Business
Tae-Hwan Shon
Thesis entitled: State of Centralised B2b Internet Marketplaces in Australia
Master of Commerce, School of Information and Business Analytics
Bardo Fraunholz
Thesis entitled: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Investigation of Experience Management in IS projects
Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Information Systems & Business Analytics
Cecily Mason
Thesis entitled: Virtual Communities of Enterprise Value Creation Potential for Regional Clusters
Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin Graduate School of Business