Harvey Enns

Dr. Harvey (Harv) Enns is a respected faculty member in Management Information Systems at the University of Dayton, distinguished by more than a decade of dedicated service in the School of Business Administration. Dr. Enns holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems from the University of Manitoba, and a Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Studies/Psychology from the University of Winnipeg.

Dr. Enns’s research interests include chief information officer (CIO) influence, top executive influence, IT professionals’ employment arrangements, information systems strategy, and the role of information systems in developing countries. His scholarly work explores the intersections of leadership, strategy, and technology, with a focus on how information systems can drive organizational and societal advancement.

In addition to his faculty responsibilities, Dr. Enns has contributed to the strategic direction of the School of Business Administration through previous service in the dean’s office. His commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and community engagement exemplifies the Marianist values central to the University of Dayton’s mission.

• MIS 301 - Information Systems in Organizations
• MIS 465 - MIS Project I - Analysis and Design in Teams
• MIS 475 - MIS Project II - Design and Implementation in Teams
• MBA 660 - Information Technology and Systems
• MBA 794 - Information Systems & Business Decision Making

• University of Western Ontario, PhD (Management Information Systems), 2000
• University of Minnesota, MBA (Management Information Systems), 1991
• University of Manitoba, B.Commerce (Management Information Systems), 1985
• University of Winnipeg, BA (Administrative Studies/Psychology), 1982

• Chief information officer influence
• Top executive influence
• IT professionals' employment arrangements
• Information systems strategy
• Information systems in developing countries

• Yu, W., Jacobs, M. A., Salisbury, W. D., Enns, H. G. (2013). The Effects of Supply Chain Integration on Customer Satisfaction and Financial Performance: An Organizational Learning Perspective. International Journal of Production Economics, 146(1), 346-358.
• Ferratt, T. W, Prasad, J., Enns, H. G. (2012). Synergy and Its Limits in Managing Information Technology Professionals. Information Systems Research, 23(4), 1175-1194.
• Enns, H. G., McDonagh, J. J. (2012). Irish CIOs’ Influence on Technology Innovation & IT-Business Alignment. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 30(1), 1-10. 
• Enns, H., McFarlin, D., Sweeney, P. (2011). How CIOs Overcome the Competing Values Challenge. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 28(1), 549-560.
• Prasad, J., Enns, H., Ferratt, T. (2007). One Size Does Not Fit All: Managing IT Employees' Employment Arrangements. Human Resource Management, 46(3), 349-372.
• Enns, H., McFarlin, D., Huff, S. L. (2007). Getting Their Way: CIO's and the use of Interpersonal Influence. MIS Quarterly Executive, 6(1), 29-38.
• Enns, H., Ferratt, T., Prasad, J. (2006). Beyond Stereotypes of IT Professionals: Implications for IT HR Practices. Communications of the ACM, 49(4), 105-109.
• Enns, H., McFarlin, D. (2005). When Executives Successfully Influence Peers: The Role of Target Assessment, Preparation, and Tactics. Human Resource Management, 44(3), 257-278.
• Enns, H., Huff, S., Golden, B. R. (2003). CIO Influence Behaviors: The Impact of Technical Background. Information & Management, 40(5), 467-485.
• Enns, H., Huff, S., Higgins, C. A. (2003). CIO Lateral Influence Behaviors: Gaining Peers' Commitment to Strategic Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 27(1), 155-176.
• Enns, H., McFarlin, D. (2003). When Executives Influence Peers: Does Function Matter? Human Resource Management, 42(2), 125-142.
• Enns, H., Huff, S. L., Golden, B. R. (2001). How CIOs Obtain Peer Commitment to Strategic IS Proposals: Barriers & Facilitators. Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 10(1), 3-14.
• Enns, H., Huff, S. L. (1999). Internet Development in Mongolia: A Case Study. Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 2(3), 5-24.