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Why You Should Build Your Academic Brand—Starting Today
Inspiration Sparks Action A few years ago, I read How to Blog a Book by Nina Amir. Her concept completely changed how I viewed sharing knowledge. She taught…
Protected: Professor’s Exam Expectations and Potential Questions
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In-Depth Exploration of Agency Theory and Organizational Structure
Introduction to Agency Theory Agency theory examines the relationship between principals (those who delegate work) and agents (those who perform work on behalf of the principals). The fundamental…
Comprehensive Summary: Information Technology, Competitive Strategy, and the Bakos & Treacy Framework
This summary expands upon Bakos and Treacy’s influential framework in their paper, “Information Technology and Corporate Strategy: A Research Perspective,” which explores how IT can impact competitive strategy…
What is Transaction Cost Theory
When describing a theory, it’s important to refer to Whetten’s framework, which focuses on the what, how, and why of a theory. This approach ensures that you cover…
The Importance of Descriptive Work in Theory Building: From Taxonomies to Predictive Models
Introduction In the field of Information Systems (IS), developing robust theories is essential for understanding and navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. One critical aspect of theory building…
How We Establish Cause and Effect in Social Science Research
In social sciences, figuring out if one thing causes another is important but can be challenging. Unlike natural sciences, where we can often use experiments to show direct…