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Peter Polak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Florida International University's College of Business. He teaches courses including Business Application Development, Business Statistics and Analysis, Data Base Applications, Information Security and Compliance, and Systems Analysis and Design.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Business Administration from University of Pittsburgh
- Master in Management from Comenius University, Bratislava
- Master of Business Administration from Wichita State University
- Master of Financial Management from Comenius University, Bratislava
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University
Polak's research focuses on human aspects of information systems, with primary interests in Information Security, Human-Computer Interaction, and Knowledge Management. His work examines user behavior in security contexts, environmental influences on work performance, and organizational knowledge-sharing mechanisms, often employing experimental methodologies to analyze cognitive and behavioral responses.
His publications from 2004-2015 reveal consistent investigation into security behavior motivated by fear appeals, music's impact on system design tasks, knowledge-sharing dynamics, and user reactions to online advertising and website performance. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches bridging information systems, psychology, and organizational behavior.
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