Profiling grounded theory approaches in information systems research

Matavire, Rangarirai; Brown, Irwin

doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.35

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“…At times, researchers have used the grounded theory approach to generate concepts that one can employ when building theory (Urquhart, Lehmann, & Myers, 2010). Although Matavire and Brown (2013) discuss different ways of employing the grounded theory approach, all grounded theory research projects share the idea that one explores a general area of interest without specific research questions or hypotheses. Grounded theory employs the constant comparison approach, which requires one to break down data into manageable pieces and compare each piece for similarities and differences (Corbin & Strauss, 2014).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Collaboration in Agile Software Development: Concept and Dimensions

Batra¹,

Xia²,

Zhang³

2017

CAIS

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Abstract:One of the four values listed in the Agile Manifesto emphasizes customer collaboration over contract negotiation, yet the literature has not explained what constitutes customer collaboration and how to assess it. Little research has examined the nature and dimensions of collaboration in the context of agile software development. Based on a grounded theory methodology and using interview data collected from five software development outsourcing vendors in China, we explore the nature and key underlying dimensions of collaboration in agile software development. Five major dimensions of collaboration emerged from our analysis: mutual benefits, engagement, coordination, communication, and knowledge sharing. In turn, each dimension comprises key subdimensions that provide a comprehensive view of collaboration. By revealing the underlying nature and key dimensions, we provide a conceptual basis for operationalizing collaboration that one can employ in future quantitative studies on agility and other project outcomes. Our study results suggest that collaboration in agile software development is multifaceted and mutually occurring in both directions between the customer and the vendor rather than single dimensional as the term "customer collaboration" in the Agile Manifesto indicates.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Collaboration in Agile Software Development: Concept and Dimensions

Batra¹,

Xia²,

Zhang³

2017

CAIS

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“…Following the grounded theory design, data collection was followed immediately by or concurrent with analysis for the purpose of generating findings that were empirically valid and firmly grounded in empirical data [108]; [109]; [110]. The study adopted the analytical approach to grounded theory, the most common approach in IS research, and an emerging strand that tilts towards the Straussian [111].…”

Section: Data Collection and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of IS Strategy and Technological Innovation Strategic Alignment on FirmPerformance

Obeng¹,

Mkhize²

2017

IJITCS

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Abstract-The alignment between information systems strategy and business strategy as an important driver of competitiveness has predominantly been assessed through quantitative methods without exploring in detail factors that influence strategic alignment and their implications for perceived business performance. Most IS-business strategic alignment studies dominantly focus on entire business and IS strategies resulting in many findings that are too general and inconclusive. This study aims at assessing strategic alignment factors, their interrelationships, and how they influence the IS-business alignment and its consequential effect on the performance of six universal banks in Ghana. The study followed the systematic procedure of grounded theory design and adopted qualitative dominant crossover mixed analysis. The findings of the study indicate strategic alignment between information systems strategy and technological innovation impacts positively on the performance of a firm where IT utilization complements resources and capabilities.

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“…Since the original publication of GTM, the method has been marred by disagreements between its founders (Roode & Niekerk, 2009;Matavire & Brown, 2011). The debate surrounds the canons of the methodology and the creators of the methodology disagreed on the right tenets of the methodology.…”

Section: Glaserian Versus Straussian Gtmmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…and 'Straussian' approaches (Matavire & Brown, 2011). Glaser emphasizes adherence to the original way of GTM and prefers the term Classic GTM.…”

Section: Glaserian Versus Straussian Gtmmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Roode and Niekerk (2009) state that the Classic GTM does not follow traditional research which makes it difficult for researchers to justify the need for their studies. In addition, authors such as Suddaby (as cited in Matavire & Brown, 2011) state that it is illogical to conduct reasonable research without a clearly defined research question. Further, the Classic GTM mandates that researchers must not start with research questions and extensive literature review (Roode & Niekerk, 2009) in order to avoid preconceptions that may lead to theory testing instead of theory building and this goes against conventional university post-graduate research requirements.…”

Section: Classic Gtmmentioning

confidence: 99%

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