Bill Schiano

Bill Schiano is Professor of Computer Information Systems at Bentley University. He teaches both managerial and technical courses exclusively using discussion and case method, and has done so in purely online and hybrid formats. Professor Schiano is an avid experimenter with technology that supports case teaching. His recently-published book, Teaching with Cases: A Practical Guide, focuses on advice that can be easily implemented. Bill regularly facilitates the face-to-face Case Method Teaching Seminar offered by Harvard Business Publishing, in addition to the web-based seminar, Teaching with Cases Online.

Professor Schiano has an AB in Economics from Williams College and a Doctorate in Information Systems from Harvard Business School.

Education

• DBA Harvard University
• AB Williams College

Teaching Interests

• Management of IT professionals and organizations
• Management of innovation
• Project management
• Enterprise architecture

Research Interests

• Enterprise architecture
• Business-IT relationships
• Case teaching

Journal Articles

• Waguespack, L. J., Schiano, W. T., Yates, D. J. (2016). Trust = Utility + Security: Designing for that Elusive Quality in Cloud Computing. Design Principles and Practices — Annual Review, (10) 25-40. (Link)
• Schiano, W. T., Yates, D. J., Waguespack, L. J. (2013). Apache Web Server: Applying Lessons from Physical Architecture to Enable Systems to Thrive. The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice, (7) 1 1-12. (Link)
• Waguespack, L. J., Schiano, W. T., Yates, D. J. (2010). Translating Architectural Design Quality from the Physical Domain to Information Systems. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal, (4) 1 179-194.
• Grant, A. M., Molinsky, A., Margolis, J., Kamin, M., Schiano, W. T. (2009). The Performer's Reactions to Procedural Injustice: When Prosocial Identity Reduces Prosocial Behavior. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, (39) 2 319-349.
• Schiano, W. T., Weiss, J. W. (2006). Y2K All Over Again: How Groupthink Permeates IS and Compromises Security. Business Horizons, (49) 2 115-125.
• Waguespack, L. J., Schiano, W. T. (2004). Component-Based IS Architecture. Information Systems Management, (21) 3 53-60.
• Lucas, W. T., Schiano, W. T., Crossett, K. (2001). The Present and Future of Internet Search. Communications of the AIS, (5) 8
• Linderman, J. L., Schiano, W. T. (2001). Information Ethics in a Responsibility Vacuum. DATABASE for Advances in Information Systems, (32) 1 70-74.
• Clark, T., Croson, D., Schiano, W. T. (2001). A Hierarchical Model of Supply-Chain Integration: Information Sharing and Operational Interdependence in the US Grocery Channel. Information Technology and Management, (2) 3

Books

• Andersen, E., Schiano, W. T. (2014). Teaching with Cases: A Practical Guide. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Publishing
• Ferrera, G. R., Lichtenstein, S. D., Reder, M. E., Bird, R. C., Schiano, W. T. (2003). Cyberlaw: Text and Cases, 2nd ed. 2nd 524. Cincinnati, Ohio: West- South-WesternPublishing
• Ferrera, G. R., Lichtenstein, S. D., Reder, M. E., August, R., Schiano, W. T. (2001). CyberLaw: Your Rights in Cyberspace. 342. Mason, OH: Thomson Learning/South Western
• Ferrera, G. R., Lichtenstein, S. D., Reder, M. E., August, R., Schiano, W. T. (2001). CyberLaw: Text and Cases. 434. Mason, OH: West/Thomson Learning

Book Chapters

• Schiano, W. T. (2020). Agile and DevOps in the Context of Enterprise Architecture & IT Architecture In Erik Beulen and Pieter Ribbers, (Eds.) The Routledge Companion to Managing Digital Outsourcing. New York, NY: Routledge (Link)
• Schiano, B. (2020). The Role of Technology in Online Case Teaching In Stuart Allen, Kim Gower, and Danielle Allen, (Eds.) Handbook of Teaching with Technology in Management, Leadership, and Business. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc
• Schiano, W. T. (2013). Technology in Business Education In Gordon M. Hardy and Daniel L. Everett, (Eds.) Shaping the Future of Business Education . Palgrave Macmillan
• Schiano, W. T. (2004). Intranets In , (Eds.) . New York: John Wiley & Sons
• Foxman, E. R., Schiano, W. T. (2003). Inspecting Spam: Unsolicited Communications on the Internet. Collaborative Information Technologies In M. Khosrow-Pour, (Eds.) . Hershey, PA: IRM Press
• Foxman, E. R., Schiano, W. T. (2002). Inspecting Spam: Unsolicited Communications on the Internet In Khosrow-Pour, M, (Eds.) . Hershey, PA: IRM Press
• Schiano, W. T. (). Intranets: Principals, Privacy and Security Considerations In , (Eds.) . New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc Forthcoming.