Developing Information Systems with the Low Code Method and a Platform

Unlock the future of Information Systems Design and Development with Professor Sabine Matook from The University of Queensland and Tianyi Tian from Mendix

Types of business-to-business e-marketplaces: The role of a theory-based, domain-specific model

In this study, we seek to further our knowledge of e-marketplaces by exploring empirically the existence of different types of business-to-business e-marketplaces. We used the reference model for electronic markets [Schmid & Lindemann 1998] as the theoretical foundation for a domain-specific model that we used to develop a set of coherent types of e-marketplaces, based on data from 24 German e-marketplaces. Analysis using multi-dimensional scaling identified three types of e-marketplaces that differed on whether they were horizontal or vertical in nature, the services they provide, and whether they erect market barriers. Interestingly, these factors are those that managers can control most readily and that they can therefore vary to produce an e-marketplace tailored to their business. We present a theoretical analysis of our e-marketplace types based in the literature on managerial control. Our theoretical analysis, the three types of e-marketplace we determined, and the domain-specific e-marketplace model we derived to conduct our investigation, provide a foundation for creating a cumulative tradition in e-marketplace research

Improving the quality of process reference models: A quality function deployment-based approach

Little academic work exists on managing reference model development and measuring reference model quality, yet there is a clear need for higher quality reference models. We address this gap by developing a quality management and measurement instrument. The foundation for the instrument is the well-known Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach. The QFD-based approach incorporates prior research on reference model requirements and development approaches. Initial evaluation of the instrument is carried out with a case study of a logistic reference process. The case study reveals that the instrument is a valuable tool for the management and estimation of reference model quality

Mindfulness and agile software development

The field of information systems development (ISD) is still not well understood and suffers from a lack of sustainable theories which are firmly based on research of ISD practice. This is also true for agile software development (ASD). In this paper, we develop a framework based on the theory of mindfulness and map the main characteristics of mindfulness to the most prominent features of ASD. By applying the framework to a case study of ASD practice we demonstrate the relationship between the theory of mindfulness and ASD, and show the usefulness of our framework as a contribution to theorizing about ASD and to a better understanding of ASD in practice

Conceptualizing the IT Artifact for MIS Research

The notion of the information technology (IT) artifact has received a great deal of attention, particularly since Benbasat and Zmud’s (2003) call for it to be the core of the information systems discipline. Yet, little work has focused on defining and discussing the IT artifact in a way that can facilitate consistent treatment across studies. In this paper, we develop a taxonomy of the IT artifact. The taxonomy is derived from literature on general systems theory and Akerman and Tyree’s (2006) architectural ontology. We provide a preliminary explication of the taxonomy using four different systems as examples. We also discuss the iterative approach we will take to develop the taxonomy more completely. Our objective is to develop a taxonomy that will provide a language for IS researchers to use when discussing the IT artifact

The effects of regulatory pressure on information system adoption success: An institutional theory perspective

In today's economy, firms are affected by various government regulations that have implications for their information systems (IS). Regulatory pressure has become a major driver behind IS adoption. Nevertheless, it is currently unknown how regulatory pressure affects adoption success. Using an institutional theory lens, this research proposes that regulatory pressure affects some well established success factors of IS adoption. In particular, we hypothesise that regulatory pressure has a positive effect on top management support, project champion and formal project management; but a negative effect on project team competence. Hypotheses will be tested using a survey approach

UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION SYSTEM CHANGE: THE RELATION BETWEEN REASONS, GOALS, AND TYPES

Global competition and continuous innovation frequently trigger firms to alter their information systems (ISs). Recent studies indicate that the reasons behind IS changes strongly affect the progress of the changes and the benefits from change for firms. Until now change reasons have mainly been neglected in prior research. Hence, it remains unclear which change reasons exist and how exactly they affect IS changes. This paper aims to address this gap. We argue that change reasons affect IS changes because particular reasons result in particular goals that firms pursue with the changes. The goals can only be achieved with certain change types. A change type is a class of changes with similar characteristics, e.g. IS extension or IS merger. The selection of the change type affects the further course of the change and the change benefits. To provide justification for our argument, we first identify change reasons, goals, and types based on prior theory. Then, we develop a mapping that demonstrates the relations between reasons, goals, and types. Finally, we present three case studies to show that IS changes are more beneficial for firms if the reasons, goals, and types correspond with our mapping. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed

Predominantly electronic or personal service delivery? a case in the wealth management context

In today’s economy, firms are affected by various government regulations that have implications for their information systems (IS). Regulatory pressure has become a major driver behind IS adoption. Nevertheless, it is currently unknown how regulatory pressure affects adoption success. Using an institutional theory lens, this research proposes that regulatory pressure affects some well established success factors of IS adoption. In particular, we hypothesise that regulatory pressure has a positive effect on top management support, project champion and formal project management; but a negative effect on project team competence. Hypotheses will be tested using a survey approach

The impact of legitimacy-based motives on IS adoption success: an institutional theory perspective

Firms frequently adopt new information systems (IS). To better understand IS adoption, research has been focused on motives for an IS adoption. In this study, three legitimacy-based motives (coercive, mimetic, and normative pressure) are examined for their impact on two success determinants (i.e., project management approach and team competence) and the subsequent impact of the success determinants on IS adoption success. In a quantitative study of Australian firms, we found that coercive pressure and normative pressure influence the project management approach, whereas mimetic pressure influences team competence. Both the project management approach and team competence in turn influence IS adoption success

AI Algorithms and Time Experience in Social Media: Explaining Discontinued Use

Social media (SM) relies on AI algorithms to decide which information to display and in which order. The algorithms are invisible, fast, and adaptive when creating tailored SM experiences. Yet, each SM user has a different experience of what is real and true in one moment of time. This phenomenon is known in the literature as time experience. It captures how individuals subjectively perceive and live through the passage of time. In this study, we propose a research model to theorize AI capabilities as positively impacting time experience in SM, and discontinued use of SM. Drawing on the AI literature and the theory of time, we detail the effect of three AI algorithm capabilities (i.e., invisibility, velocity, and adaptability) on the subjective experiences of time, captured by the dimensions of time orientation, time flow, and time enjoyment. We conclude with a proposed methodology and outline potential contributions