Robert Thierauf

Robert J. Thierauf, Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor Emeritus, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He taught at Xavier University for 30 plus years and also served as Chair of the Management and Information Systems Department for thirteen years. Formerly, served as a staff Auditor and Consultant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers for six years. While at Xavier University, Dr. Thierauf extensively published in the areas of Information Systems, Management, and Operations Systems with 33 books published to date with many having been translated for foreign publication.

Publications

Optimal Knowledge Management: Wisdom Management Systems Concepts and Applications
Optimal Knowledge Management: Wisdom Management Systems Concepts and Applications
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 286 pages.
Managerial and information systems professionals and consultants are interested in any new system that will help make their jobs easier as well as facilitate the needs of their...
Introduction to Optimal KM/WM Systems
Introduction to Optimal KM/WM Systems
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 23 pages.
To explore the importance of the question, what needs to be done, for today and tomorrow • To examine the difference between conventional wisdom versus a wider view of wisdom •...
Creative Thinking and Problem Finding Underlie Optimal Decision Making
Creative Thinking and Problem Finding Underlie Optimal Decision Making
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 21 pages.
• To explore rethinking creative thinking in terms of what needs to be done organizationally over time • To look at the various creative techniques that are useful to decision...
Computer Storage and Networking Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems
Computer Storage and Networking Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 26 pages.
• To explore future computer technology that will assist in the development of optimal KM/WM systems • To look at business process management for connecting “points of wisdom”...
Computer Software Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems
Computer Software Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 18 pages.
• To show the importance of computer software to connect “points of wisdom” in a typical company • To underscore the changing nature of computer software of today and tomorrow...
Development and Implementation of Optimal KM/WM Systems
Development and Implementation of Optimal KM/WM Systems
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 25 pages.
• To examine the importance of the KISS principle in the development and implementation of optimal KM/WM systems • To explore the need to take a holistic view to connect “points...
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Corporate Planning
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Corporate Planning
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 35 pages.
• To contrast conventional wisdom with an enlarged view of connecting “points of wisdom” for corporate planning activities • To examine those corporate planning areas that are...
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Marketing
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Marketing
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 35 pages.
• To contrast conventional wisdom with an enlarged view of wisdom underlying marketing operations • To examine areas that lend themselves to developing an effective marketing...
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Finance
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Finance
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 39 pages.
• To contrast conventional wisdom with an enlarged view of wisdom for financial activities • To examine the important factors underlying the development of an effective finance...
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Manufacturing
Optimal KM/WM Systems in Manufacturing
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 34 pages.
• To examine conventional wisdom versus an enlarged view of connecting manufacturing “points of wisdom” for what needs to be done over time • To set forth the important elements...
Real-World Optimal KM/WM System Applications
Real-World Optimal KM/WM System Applications
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 13 pages.
• To take a last look at creative thinking and problem finding that underlies “what needs to be done” in a typical optimal KM/WM system • To tie in new business models with the...
Future Developments That Impact Optimal KM/WM Systems
Future Developments That Impact Optimal KM/WM Systems
Robert Thierauf, James Hoctor. © 2006. 11 pages.
• To explore a fourth-dimensional view as a requirement for a true optimal KM/WM system • To look at the future developments of computer storage, networking, and software as they...