The Impact of the IT Knowledge “Fit” Between TMT and Line Management on IT Assimilation

IT assimilation has been one critical indicator of strategic and effective use of IT. Extant research has documented the importance of Top Management Team (TMT) knowledge of IT on IT assimilation and the influence of the IT competence of line management by taking the role of IT championship. However no research has been looking at the fit of IT knowledge between the two management levels. The objective of this study is to examine the development of the IT knowledge “fit” concept between TMT and line management and its influence on IT assimilation. Using knowledge-based view and contingency theory, the paper posits that the extent of IT assimilation is contingent upon the IT knowledge fit between TMT and line management. An empirical study plan is reported and expected results are listed

Attribution and Computer Self Efficacy Transfer in Software Skill Acquisition

This paper investigates the reciprocal relationship between application specific computer self-efficacy (AS-CSE), causal attributions, and the role of these attributions in the transfer of efficacy estimations from one software package to another. We argue that in the computing domain, attributions of performance in one software application will also affect efficacy estimations on software within the same application environment, despite the fact that different skill sets may be required for each. To investigate this, a field study will be conducted to investigate the relationship between AS-CSE, attributions, and the transfer of efficacy from spreadsheet software to database software. This study contributes to the literature by providing researchers with a deeper understanding of the role of attributions in software skill acquisition, not only in the original application domain but also its role in efficacy transfer. Initial results will be presented at the conference

The Impacts of Low-Code Development on IS Learning

New jobs in the IT/IS fields increasingly emphasize the importance of technological skills such as programming and soft skills like communication and collaboration. MIS educators have explored various strategies to actively engage students in a meaningful learning experience and enable the development of essential skills. Emerging technology and method, such as lowcode and no-code platforms, enables software development without writing codes. A low-code development platform allows the configuration and application of technology at a high level of abstraction and enables accelerated delivery of applications with reduced effort on coding. Additionally, the social and collaboration capabilities on the platform facilitate communication and improve the learning process. This study explores the benefits that low-code platforms bring to IS students’ learning. Based on absorptive capacity theory, this paper examines how features of low-code development and platform facilitate students’ development of knowledge creation and utilization. Research hypotheses are developed, and plans for data collection are discussed. The results of this study will potentially offer insights into IS students’ learning processes on low-code development