Culture, Control and Competition; Towards a Conceptual Framework for the Study of Information Technology in Organizations

1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 051-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rod Coombs ◽  
David Knights ◽  
Hugh C. Willmott
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework

scholarly journals The Structure and Evaluation of Planning Arguments

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thorbjoern Mann
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Technology Support ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Information Technology Support ◽  
Design Planning

Arguments commonly used in discussions about design, planning, policy-making issues have not been adequately analyzed in the literature. The structure of such ‘planning arguments’ is discussed. Based on the conceptual framework of the ‘argumentative model of planning’ proposed by H. Rittel, an approach for their systematic and transparent evaluation by discourse participants is presented. Procedural implications for its application in the planning process are discussed, and the potential for information technology support for such processes explored.

The Rise of “Environmental Sustainability Knowledge” in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship

2014 ◽  
pp. 221-238
Author(s):  
Jean Marie Ip-Soo-Ching ◽  
Suzanne Zyngier
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Knowledge Based

This chapter articulates a conceptual framework to analyse the management of environmental sustainability knowledge in tourism that is underpinned by both the knowledge-based view of the firm (Grant, 1996; Spender, 1996) and the KM Life Cycle (Liebowitz & Beckman, 1998; Salisbury, 2012). This deliberate management of knowledge enables NTOs to build a knowledge-base about the natural environment and to use that knowledge for environmental sustainability, business sustainability, and local community education. Ten NTOs in Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were investigated to analyse their KM of environmental sustainability. In supporting the knowledge-based view and KM of environmental sustainability knowledge, a further conceptual framework is also advanced for the analysis of how Information Technology enables environmental sustainability knowledge to be created, captured, shared, and applied at NTOs among their staff, customers, and communities.

A Study on Services Motivating Computing Professional Association Membership

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-70
Author(s):  
Albert D. Ritzhaupt ◽  
Karthikeyan Umapathy ◽  
Lisa Jamba
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Professional Association ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Reliable Measurement

The purpose of this study is to investigate computing professionals’ perspectives on services offered by a professional association. A conceptual framework was developed based on a review of relevant literatures to explore the motivations of professionals to join and maintain professional association membership. A survey instrument was developed based on the conceptual framework, and was subsequently deployed within the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). The analyses (N = 220) include descriptive analyses, exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency reliability analyses. The results suggest that members’ needs and motivations are multidimensional, involving ten distinct and internally consistent underlying constructs. This paper contributes by providing a reliable measurement system for computing professional association leadership to make informed decisions and provides substantive recommendations for offering targeted services. The findings suggest that important aspects of computing professional membership are networking with local professionals, professional development programs, and promoting their concerns.

scholarly journals Exploring several dimensions of local, global and glocal using the generic conceptual framework Hodges's model

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Jones
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Philosophical Reflection ◽  
Technology And Communication

This paper introduces Hodges’s model a conceptual framework as a means to explore the concept glocal and the more familiar terms local and global. Actual and speculative definitions of glocal are offered. Discussion will also deliberate on the compound meanings of these terms. The model's four knowledge (care) domains facilitate discussion of the physical, social, political and individual dimensions of local, global and glocal. The paper draws upon health, anthropology, history, science, informatics and geopolitics – especially the themes of globalization, literacy, information technology and communication (voice). The purpose is exploratory with additional resort to philosophical reflection.

The Perils of Access and Immediacy

2004 ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Future Trends

What are the potential issues created by the increased access and immediacy offered by information technology? The following chapter suggests how to anticipate these “perils” by applying a conceptual framework, as well as by understanding specific examples and by anticipating future trends. Implications for developers and users of information technology are discussed with suggestions for leveraging access and immediacy while mitigating their perils.

A Framework of Intelligence Infrastructure Supported by Intelligent Agents

2011 ◽  
pp. 122-139
Author(s):  
Zaiyong Tang ◽  
Bruce A. Walters ◽  
Xiangyun Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Intelligent Agents ◽  
Intelligent Agent ◽  
Computer Programs ◽  
Organizational Intelligence ◽  
Future Developments

In this chapter, we establish a conceptual framework for intelligence infrastructure, which is an indispensable foundation to intelligent enterprises. Intelligence infrastructure is defined as information technology based facilities, systems, and services that support effective and efficient decision making at all levels of an organization. Intelligent agents, or autonomous computer programs, have emerged in recent years as a key component to organizational intelligence infrastructure. We review intelligent agents research and applications, identify their role in intelligence infrastructure, discuss the concepts and issues behind the intelligent agent supported intelligence infrastructure, and point out future developments.

Communicating Strategic IT Vision to Organization Members

2001 ◽  
pp. 105-134
Author(s):  
Mary Elizabeth Brabston ◽  
Robert W. Zmud ◽  
John R. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
Development Communication ◽  
Strategic Vision ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Potential Benefits

The development, communication, use, and benefits of organizational strategic visions have been well documented. Visions focus the enterprise on achieving their strategic goals. Little research has been done to date on the development, communication, and benefits of strategic visions for information technology. Based on a review of the strategic management, information systems, organizational theory, and change management literature, we present a conceptual framework for the development, communication, and potential benefits of a strategic vision for information technology and its alignment with the overall organizational strategic vision.

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