Abstract
Maturity Model research in IS has been criticized for the lack of theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, empirical validations, and ignorance of multiple and non-linear paths to maturity. To address these criticisms, this paper proposes a novel set-theoretical approach to maturity models characterized by equifinality, multiple conjunctural causation, and case diversity. We prescribe methodological guidelines consisting of a six-step procedure to systematically apply set theoretic methods to conceptualize, develop, and empirically derive maturity models and provide a demonstration of it application on a social media maturity data-set. Specifically, we employ Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA) to identify maturity stage boundaries as necessary conditions and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to arrive at multiple configurations that can be equally effective in progressing to higher maturity.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | ICIS 2016 Proceedings |
Udgivelsessted | Atlanta, GA |
Forlag | Association for Information Systems. AIS Electronic Library (AISeL) |
Publikationsdato | 2016 |
Sider | 20 |
ISBN (Elektronisk) | 9780996683135 |
Status | Udgivet - 2016 |
Begivenhed | The 37th International Conference on Information Systems. ICIS 2016: Digital Innovation at the Crossroads - University of Limerick, Dublin, Irland Varighed: 11 dec. 2016 → 14 dec. 2016 Konferencens nummer: 37 https://icis2016.aisnet.org/ |
Konference
Konference | The 37th International Conference on Information Systems. ICIS 2016 |
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Nummer | 37 |
Lokation | University of Limerick |
Land/Område | Irland |
By | Dublin |
Periode | 11/12/2016 → 14/12/2016 |
Andet | Thirty Seventh International Conference on Information Systems |
Internetadresse |
Navn | Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems |
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Vol/bind | 37 |
Emneord
- Maturity model
- Set theory
- Necessary conditions
- Sufficient conditions
- Necessary condition analysis (NCA)
- Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA)