Information and Organization
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Scholars and Practitioners in Information Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Information Systems and Technology Management:
The journal investigates how information systems are designed, implemented, and used within organizations, focusing on their role in enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making processes. - Organizational Behavior and Change:
It examines how digital transformation influences organizational culture, employee behavior, and management practices, providing insights into the dynamics of change in the workplace. - Emerging Technologies and Innovation:
The journal addresses the implications of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics, exploring their effects on innovation, value creation, and competitive advantage. - Data Governance and Ethics:
There is a strong emphasis on data management practices, including governance, privacy, and ethical considerations, particularly in the context of big data and digital platforms. - Interorganizational Collaboration:
The journal studies how organizations collaborate across boundaries, including public-private partnerships and the role of technology in facilitating these interactions.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Human Collaboration:
There is a growing emphasis on the interplay between AI technologies and human workers, exploring how these collaborations can enhance decision-making and productivity. - Platform Economy and Digital Transformation:
Research is increasingly focused on the implications of platform business models, particularly in relation to competition, regulation, and economic development in various contexts. - Data Governance and Ethics in the Digital Age:
A significant trend is the exploration of data governance frameworks, ethical considerations, and the impact of data practices on privacy and societal well-being. - Resilience and Adaptation in Organizational Practices:
The journal is seeing an uptick in studies that address how organizations adapt to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing resilience in digital transformation efforts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Information Systems Research:
Emerging themes reflect an increasing interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from sociology, psychology, and other fields to better understand the complexities of information systems in organizations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional IT Management:
There has been a noticeable shift away from traditional IT management frameworks and practices, as organizations increasingly adopt agile and innovative approaches to technology integration. - Static Organizational Structures:
Research on static organizational structures is declining, as the focus moves towards more dynamic and fluid organizational models that better reflect modern work environments. - Conventional Risk Management:
The emphasis on conventional risk management strategies is decreasing, with emerging themes focusing more on adaptive and proactive approaches to managing risks associated with digital transformation. - Single-Dimensional Perspectives on Technology Use:
There is a diminishing interest in single-dimensional analyses of technology use, as researchers now prefer multi-faceted approaches that consider various contextual factors and complexities. - Focus on Legacy Systems:
Research centered around legacy systems is becoming less prominent, as the industry shifts towards exploring innovations and the integration of new technologies.
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