Are IT Professionals Unique? A Second-Order Meta-Analytic Comparison of Turnover Intentions Across Occupations

2023 | Management Information Systems Quarterly | Citations: 0

Authors: Zaza, Sam; Joseph, Damien; Armstrong, Deborah

Abstract: Information technology (IT) professionals are a strategic human resource for en ... Expand

Abstract: Information technology (IT) professionals are a strategic human resource for enabling competitive advantage through the application of data and technologies. Yet, it remains a challenge for organizations to retain top IT talent as the business context and the nature of work change. Retention strategies that have worked with other business professionals have faced limited success with IT talent, leading some scholars to ask whether the latter are unique in terms of culture, personality, and tools. This study seeks to address this question by (1) undertaking a meta-analysis of studies investigating the turnover intentions of IT professionals, and by (2) conducting a second-order meta-analysis to compare findings between IT and non-IT professionals. The meta-analytic findings identify new antecedents more recently examined in information systems (IS) research while confirming enduring relationships between antecedents and turnover intention. The second-order meta-analysis provides intriguing findings regarding the potential uniqueness of IT professionals. We provide an integrative discussion on the state of turnover intention research within the IS discipline, start a dialog on interdisciplinary comparisons, and offer a forwardlooking agenda for future research. We conclude by calling on scholars to revitalize turnover intention research within the IS field by moving toward fresh theories, fresh constructs, and fresh approaches. Collapse

Topics: IT workforce IT personell turnover IT career job satisfaction database system

Methods: meta analysis literature sample descriptive statistic literature study Student's t-test

Thirty Six Years of Information Systems Management: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis

2021 | Information Systems Management | Citations: 0

Authors: Abedin, Babak; Jafarzadeh, Hamed; Olszak, Celina M

Abstract: Following increased interests to examine key trends is IS research, this paper p ... Expand

Abstract: Following increased interests to examine key trends is IS research, this paper presents a bibliometric analysis of Information Systems Management highlighting key themes within the past 36 years, and a semantic analysis of articles’ keywords to uncover trends most influential on ISM. It considers various metrics including citation structure, and most-cited papers. The paper divides IS research into two groups of core and emerging topics, and concludes with directions for future studies in the discipline. Collapse

Topics: IS management information management knowledge management electronic commerce enterprise resource planning

Methods: bibliometric analysis qualitative content analysis correlation analysis

A Systematic Literature Review of Digital Platform Business Models

2021 | International Conference on Business Informatics | Citations: 0

Authors: Mallon, Dennis

Abstract: Platforms and business models have been a subject of academic analysis and pract ... Expand

Abstract: Platforms and business models have been a subject of academic analysis and practical application for years. As digital platforms are significantly different due to an intervened and complex nature, typologies, fundamental concepts, and business models have been studied from separated perspectives. This paper reviews the platform and business model literature using a systematic literature review that identifies concepts underlying digital platforms. Henceforward, this research develops a working definition and links 109 business model components to 24 digital platform concepts to figure out what components constitute digital platforms' business models. Furthermore, the analysis shows that several digital platform concepts were deficient or not represented by business model components indicating the need for future research. The study concludes and discusses theoretical and practical implications, suggests future research areas, and marks its limitations. Collapse

Topics: business model digital platform database system systems analysis innovation management

Methods: structured literature research literature sample literature study

Which factors affect the scientific impact of review papers in IS research? A scientometric study

2021 | Information & Management | Citations: 0

Authors: Wagner, Gerit; Prester, Julian; Roche, Maria P.; Schryen, Guido; Benlian, Alexander; Paré, Guy; Templier, Mathieu

Abstract: Review papers are essential for knowledge development in Information Systems. Wh ... Expand

Abstract: Review papers are essential for knowledge development in Information Systems. While some are cited twice a day, others accumulate single digit citations over a decade. The magnitude of these differences prompts us to analyze what distinguishes those reviews that have proven to be integral to scientific progress from those that might be considered less impactful. Our results highlight differences between reviews aimed at describing, un­ derstanding, explaining, and theory testing. Beyond the control variables, they demonstrate the importance of methodological transparency and the development of research agendas. These insights inform all stakeholders involved in the development and publication of review papers. Collapse

Topics: productivity IS discipline systems analysis electronic market digital ecosystem

Methods: literature study bibliometric analysis robustness check meta analysis descriptive statistic

Literature review: Understanding information systems strategy in the digital age

2020 | Journal of Strategic Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Teubner, R. Alexander; Stockhinger, Jan

Abstract: IT/IS strategy is of central importance to practice and many well-developed line ... Expand

Abstract: IT/IS strategy is of central importance to practice and many well-developed lines of research have contributed to our understanding of IT/IS strategy. However, throughout the last decade, digitalization has fundamentally transformed the business world and put into question traditional strategy wisdom. As information technologies are the driver of this digital transformation, we can expect an even more fundamental change in IT/IS strategy thinking. To verify this expectation, we undertook an in-depth, extensive review of the academic literature on this topic. Our review, which is time-framed to the years 2008–2018, distils five different directions in the development of IT/IS strategy research. It also identifies a shift in how IT/IS strategy is defined and investigated over this period. Moreover, we present an emerging debate on how digitalization challenges traditional IT/IS strategy wisdom. As this debate is still in its infancy, we take it further by entering into the larger discussion on digitalization, including digital innovation, digital ecosystems, and digital transformation. Building on this, we derive at deeper insights on how IT/IS strategy could, should, or should better not be understood in the digital age. Collapse

Topics: information systems strategy strategic management information technology infrastructure digital business strategy information system use

Methods: literature study literature sample theory development structured literature research journal ranking

Theories: resource based view of the firm

Explaining Digital Piracy: A Meta-Analysis

2019 | Information Systems Research | Citations: 0

Authors: Eisend, Martin

Abstract: Many studies have investigated why users engage in digital piracy. The theoretic ... Expand

Abstract: Many studies have investigated why users engage in digital piracy. The theoretical explanations are particularistic, and the empirical findings are fragmented, sometimes divergent, and reveal unexplained variations of effects. Managers and academics have thus had little guidance on how to explain and combat digital piracy. To help fill this gap, the present meta-analysis synthesizes past research on digital piracy and accumulates 1,373 effect sizes from 174 studies collected in 36 countries. The meta-analysis identifies the key drivers of users’ engagement in digital piracy and tests a new, comprehensive model that integrates all prior theoretical perspectives—social influence and control, outcome evaluation, dilemma solving, and reinforcement. The model explains 42%–53% of the variance in digital piracy attitudes, intentions, and behaviors and identifies the reinforcement perspective as the strongest theory. A moderator analysis shows that the influence of key drivers varies with cultural dimensions linked to the theoretical perspectives—individualism moderates social influence and control variables, masculinity moderates dilemma-solving variables, and uncertainty avoidance moderates reinforcement variables. These findings provide guidance for future digital piracy research and also have managerial implications in terms of possible revisions to antipiracy measures. Collapse

Topics: digital piracy social influence cross cultural research database system internet technology

Methods: meta analysis regression analysis method hierarchical linear modeling theory development literature study

Theories: cultural dimensions theory expected utility theory theory of planned behavior organizational behavior theory

Dimensions of Digital Twin Applications - A Literature Review

2019 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 17

Authors: Enders, Martin; Hoßbach, Nadja

Abstract: The use of Digital Twins has gained attraction in research and practice in rece ... Expand

Abstract: The use of Digital Twins has gained attraction in research and practice in recent years. Digital Twins are virtual representations of physical objects and they can be connected with their physical counterparts. Through this connection, Digital Twins contribute to the convergence of the real and the virtual world. While existing literature reviews focus strongly on the manufacturing industry, this paper analyzes Digital Twin applications across industries. Based on a systematic literature review, this paper examines 87 Digital Twin applications and proposes a classification scheme with six dimensions to describe the applications identified. The concept of Digital Twins is currently still underrepresented in Information Systems research, which opens up further research opportunities. Collapse

Topics: digital twin production management information system use systems analysis database system

Methods: literature study literature sample structured literature research

A Holistic View on Organizational IT Security: The Influence of Contextual Aspects during IT Security Decisions

2019 | HICSS | Citations: 14

Authors: Heidt, Margareta; Darmstadt, TU

Abstract: Decisions regarding organizational IT security are often approximated by models ... Expand

Abstract: Decisions regarding organizational IT security are often approximated by models drawing on normative statistical decision theories even though several IS researchers and studies in cognate disciplines have argued for the importance of contextual aspects. Based on findings in organizational and behavioral science and 25 expert interviews, this paper proposes a framework, postulating that IT security (investment) decisions are largely influenced by such contextual aspects: organizational, environmental, economic, and not least of all by cognitive and behavioral aspects of decision-makers. Collapse

Topics: IT security decision making individual characteristic information security risk backup

Methods: literature study qualitative interview qualitative content analysis literature sample descriptive statistic

A REVIEW OF PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES OF USING MULTIPLE CONCEPTUAL MODELS

2019 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Ong, Danilo; Jabbari, Mohammad

Abstract: Conceptual models are used to visualise, envisage, and communicate the requireme ... Expand

Abstract: Conceptual models are used to visualise, envisage, and communicate the requirements, structure, and behaviour of a system. Particularly, during design and analysis phases, a model can serve as a tool to recognise different components, elements, actors, and relationships involved in a system. However, as a domain becomes complex, multiple models are needed to capture different aspects of a system. Further, each conceptual model develops using different grammars, methods, and tools. Therefore, using multiple models to represent a complex system may result in several problems, and challenges. This research aims to identify, analyse, and classify the different problems and issues encountered when using multiple models during information systems analysis and design through a structured literature review. Several problems are identified and are classified into seven main categories based on their common characteristics. The results of this study may serve as a baseline information for researchers in further understanding different modelling approaches and how multiple models can be used in harmony and reduce risks and issues. Also, the list of problems gathered will give insights to professionals on which issues they may possibly encounter when inter-relating various models. Collapse

Topics: database system systems analysis systems development

Methods: structured literature research literature study literature sample conceptual modelling design science

Explaining the unpredictability: A social capital perspective on ICT intervention

2018 | International Journal of Information Management | Citations: 1

Authors: Ahmed, Zafor

Abstract: The significance of social capital and its role in the domain of information syst ... Expand

Abstract: The significance of social capital and its role in the domain of information systems is ostensive from the extensive application of this concept in ICT (Information and Communication Technology)-related research. Despite overwhelming research to support social capital theory’s central predictions, evidence exists for deviations from these predictions. Therefore, the relationship between ICT and social capital often appears largely to be an ambivalent one. By adopting a systematic review approach, the current study attempts to present a suitable explanation for the varied effectiveness of social capital in ICT intervention. Collapse

Topics: social capital database system virtual teamwork systems analysis self efficacy

Methods: structured literature research literature study grounded theory qualitative coding experiment