The Diffusion and Use of Institutional Theory: A Cross-Disciplinary Longitudinal Literature Survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishanth Weerakkody ◽  
Yogesh K Dwivedi ◽  
Zahir Irani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
New Research

There is a plethora of theories to explore the disciplines of business, management and sociology, with institutional theory being widely used to explore a range of research challenges. In the area of Information Systems (IS), the use of institutional theory remains in its infancy, with much potential for adoption. Much of the rationale underpinning the proposed research is that a systematic review and synthesis of the normative literature may support the direction of further research and the use of institutional theory in exploring pertinent research challenges facing the IS community. This study also serves to signpost cross-disciplinary research, and thus opens up a whole new research paradigm. Therefore, this article seeks to provide a bibliometric analysis and a comprehensive and systematic review of the literature pertaining to institutional theory to ascertain the current ‘state of play’ of the theory. Information on a series of variables was extracted after conducting a review of 511 articles across various disciplines that have utilised institutional theory, published in 210 peer-reviewed journals between 1978 and 2008. The findings suggest that the positivist paradigm, empirical and quantitative research, the survey method and organisation/firm as a unit of analysis was used predominantly in combination with institutional theory. The results of this study may have implications for researchers, journal editors, reviewers and universities.

An Analysis of Literature on Consumer Adoption and Diffusion of Information System/Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogesh K. Dwivedi ◽  
Michael D. Williams ◽  
Banita Lal ◽  
Navonil Mustafee
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
Diffusion Of Information ◽  
Current State ◽  
Residential Context ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
System Information ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

This paper provides a comprehensive and systematic review of literature pertaining to consumer/household/residential adoption and diffusion issues in relation to ICT/IT/IS to ascertain the current “state of play” within the field along a number of dimensions. Eighty articles on the adoption, acceptance and diffusion of ICT/IT/IS, published in 54 peer reviewed journals between 1998 and 2008, were reviewed, from which information on a series of variables were extracted. The subsequent findings suggest that the positivist paradigm, empirical and quantitative research, the survey method and the TAM theory were predominantly used when investigating the topics of the adoption and diffusion of technology within the consumer/household/residential context.

scholarly journals Antipsychotic-induced akathisia in delirium: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Espi Forcen ◽  
Konstantina Matsoukas ◽  
Yesne Alici
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Atypical Antipsychotics ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Related Phenomenon ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Antipsychotic Medications ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Current State

AbstractObjective:Akathisia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by subjective and objective restlessness. It is a common side effect in patients taking antipsychotics and other psychotropics. Patients with delirium are frequently treated with antipsychotic medications that are well known to induce akathisia as a side effect. However, the prevalence, phenomenology, and management of akathisia in patients with delirium remain largely unknown. The purpose of this review was to examine the medical literature in order to establish the current state of knowledge regarding the prevalence of antipsychotic-induced akathisia in patients with delirium.Method:A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases. Ten studies addressing the incidence of akathisia in patients taking antipsychotic medication for delirium were identified and included in our review.Results:The included studies reported a variable prevalence of antipsychotic-induced akathisia. A higher prevalence was found in patients taking haloperidol. Among atypical antipsychotics, paliperidone and ziprasidone were associated with a higher risk of akathisia. The risk for akathisia appeared to be a dose-related phenomenon.Significance of results:Studies using specific scales for evaluation of akathisia in delirium are lacking. Some populations, such as patients with cancer or terminally ill patients in palliative care settings taking antipsychotics for the treatment of delirium, could be at higher risk for development of akathisia as a side effect.

scholarly journals Leaders in focus: generational differences from a personality-centric perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 372-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mădălina Bălan ◽  
Silvia Marin ◽  
Andreea Mitan ◽  
Florina Pînzaru ◽  
Elena-Mădălina Vătămănescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Hogan Personality Inventory ◽  
New Research

Abstract The generational differences among leaders have progressively captured the attention of both researchers and practitioners interested in their dynamics within the work environment. Many analyses in this respect have been focused on the differences between Millennials (Generation Y) and Generation X members from a personality-centric perspective, the great majority of the examinations revolving around Western research samples. By acknowledging the current state and assuming the calls for further investigations advanced by various researchers, this conceptual and empirical undertaking aims to provide an exploratory outlook on generational differences among Romanian leaders, by employing worldwide reputed research instruments such as the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDS) and Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI). A sample of over 700 subjects was considered in the running of the statistical analyses, thus allowing to draw pertinent conclusions apposite to the envisaged population. Even though statistically significant findings were retrieved on few scales pertaining to the three applied instruments, one key insight advanced by the present endeavor resides in the extension of the scope of the existing literature dedicated to the generational differences from a leadership perspective via the integration of an Eastern European landscape which adds to the evidence in the field and opens up new research challenges for complementary scrutiny.

scholarly journals Current state of the art in the use of augmented reality in dentistry: a systematic review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Farronato ◽  
Cinzia Maspero ◽  
Valentina Lanteri ◽  
Andrea Fama ◽  
Francesco Ferrati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current State

scholarly journals Current state of short-stem implants in total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon J. Erickson ◽  
Peter N. Chalmers ◽  
Patrick J. Denard ◽  
Reuben Gobezie ◽  
Anthony A. Romeo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Short Stem ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current State

scholarly journals Improving entrepreneurial research methodology: When research design fails

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Autumn Sadie O'Connor ◽  
Vicki Hutton
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Top Executives ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
New Research

The diverse endeavours undertaken by entrepreneurs have the potential to positively impact communities, and yet this population appears notoriously difficult to recruit for research. This paper reflects on declining research participation, particularly noted in top executives and the entrepreneurial community; and introduces a Master’s dissertation study which failed to recruit significant numbers of entrepreneurs for quantitative research purposes.  While ‘failed’ research may lack allure, it does provide valuable learning insights for students undertaking new research projects.  Quite apart from not repeating past mistakes, outlining research challenges may assist students to develop more creative and robust projects.  As such, this paper highlights two significant points regarding barriers to recruiting amongst entrepreneurs. First, we present evidence that entrepreneurs are often over-worked and time poor, and this impacts on their research participation; secondly, we highlight how entrepreneurs respond differently to research activities, and hereby, we offer some recommendations for improved research design.

Sustainability for competitiveness in firms – a systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Citlalli Lopez-Torres ◽  
Salomón Montejano-García ◽  
Francisco Javier Alvarez-Torres ◽  
Marcelo de Jesus Perez-Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderating Factors ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
New Research

Purpose This paper aims to present a systematic review of the literature on sustainability for the competitiveness of firms to identify the state of the art, significant discussions and new research directions. Recently, due to the negative impacts that traditional and unsustainable practices of companies have caused the Planet (e.g. climate change, sanitary crisis), national and international research urgently calls for the assessment of sustainable practices in firms. However, progress seems slow due to a poor understanding of the necessary changes that companies must make in their specific reality. Competitiveness has remained as firms’ primary strategy to endure. Some have associated sustainability with an increment of costs, sometimes with a negative impact on its competitiveness. Sometimes generating oppositions from stakeholder and institutions regulations, it is important to explore how these behaviors and dynamics of this relationship between sustainability and competitiveness affect the pursued transition to sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of the literature, which is a scientific tool, is used in this research. It allows reliably and accurately analyzing and constructing conclusions from a broad database. The search was leaked over the 10 years, from 2010 to 2019. As a basis, 182 scientific articles were identified and revised based on methodology selection criteria and 51 articles were revised in detail. Findings This paper identifies critical variables analyzed in the selected articles, sustainability strategies for competitiveness, strategies for sustainability, organizational aspects for sustainability and competitiveness, measurement of sustainability, models, moderating factors for sustainability and new future research directions. Originality/value This paper presents state of art about sustainability for competitiveness and identifying key themes and future research directions.

An Analysis of Literature on Consumer Adoption and Diffusion of Information System/Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology

2012 ◽  
pp. 360-374
Author(s):  
Yogesh K. Dwivedi ◽  
Michael D. Williams ◽  
Banita Lal ◽  
Navonil Mustafee
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
Diffusion Of Information ◽  
Current State ◽  
Residential Context ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
System Information ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

This paper provides a comprehensive and systematic review of literature pertaining to consumer/household/residential adoption and diffusion issues in relation to ICT/IT/IS to ascertain the current “state of play” within the field along a number of dimensions. Eighty articles on the adoption, acceptance and diffusion of ICT/IT/IS, published in 54 peer reviewed journals between 1998 and 2008, were reviewed, from which information on a series of variables were extracted. The subsequent findings suggest that the positivist paradigm, empirical and quantitative research, the survey method and the TAM theory were predominantly used when investigating the topics of the adoption and diffusion of technology within the consumer/household/residential context.

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