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    Cindi Smatt, Ph.D.

    Cindi Smatt

    Interim Associate Department Head & Professor

    Phone706-867-3291

    Office locationCottrell Center, 392, Dahlonega

    Area(s) of Expertise: Information Systems, Database Management

    Overview

    Dr. Cindi Smatt serves as an assistant professor of information systems in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia. Prior to joining UNG in 2012, Dr. Smatt served as a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University.

    In addition to her academic role, Dr. Smatt serves as the faculty advisor for the UNG Habitat for Humanity campus chapter and as a member of the Dahlonega Rotary Club.

    Courses Taught

    BUSA 3110: Statistics for Business, BUSA 3130: Business Information Systems, CIS 3400: Data Management

    Education

    • Ph.D., Business Administration; concentration in Management Information Systems, Florida State University, 2009
    • M.S., Management Information Systems, Florida State University, 2003
    • B.B.A., Management, Valdosta State University, 2001

    Publications

    Smatt, C., Pratt, R. M.E., Fadil, P. A. (2016). Examining the Interactive Relationship of Technology Difficulties and Political Efficacy on Job Satisfaction. Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines, 2(4), 299-311. iabdnet.org/QRBD

    Pratt, R., Smatt, C. T. (2015). A Database Management Case: The Cocoa Shop. Information Systems Education Journal (ISEDJ), 13(2), 26-38. http://isedj.org/2015-13/n2/ISEDJv13n2p26.html

    Smatt, C., Fadil, P. (2010). The Impact of Technology on Network Diversity. International Journal of Intercultural Information Management, 2 (3), 189-201.

    Fadil, P., Smatt, C., Segrest, S., Owen, C. (2009). The Moderating Effects of Technology on Career Success: Can Social Networks Shatter the Glass Ceiling? Journal of Information Technology and Information Management, 18 (3/4), 409-427. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-252849418.html

    Fadil, P. A., Limpaphayom, W., Williams, R. J., Smatt, C. (2005). Equity or Equality? A Conceptual Examination of the Influence of Individualism/ Collectivism on the Cross-Cultural Application of Equity Theory. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 12(4), 17-35.

    Book Chapters

    Smatt, C., Wasko, M. M. (2005). Discovering Communities of Practice through Social Network Analysis. In Coakes, E ., Clarke, S. (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Communities of Practice in Information and Knowledge Management. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.

    Work Experience

    Clinical Assistant Professor
    Texas A&M University
    2009 - 2012

    Visiting Assistant Professor
    Texas A&M University
    2008 - 2009

    Instructor and Research Assistant
    Florida State University
    2004 - 2008

    Web Designer
    Valdosta State University
    1998 - 2001

    Store Manager
    Discount Supermarket & Wholesale
    1992 - 1997

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