The Role of Technological Frames of Key Groups in Open Source Software Implementation in a Developing Country Context

Mengesha, Nigussie Tadesse

doi:10.1002/j.1681-4835.2010.tb00305.x

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“…Changes within organizations when an IS is introduced have been well documented and have been accepted as inevitable (Mengesha, 2010). However, as the critiques mentioned in the introduction demonstrate, many of these changes may be unintended and unconstructive (Gillingham, 2015a).…”

Section: Solving Organisational Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electronic information systems and social work: principles of participatory design for social workers

Gillingham

2015

ASW

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The introduction of electronic information systems (IS) to human service organizations has been heavily critiqued, most notably for the ways that they may undermine frontline social work practice. Socio-technical design has been proposed as one means to redesign IS and a key element of this approach is the involvement of practitioners in the design process. Social workers, though, may be ill-prepared to engage in such processes. Reflecting on the findings of a program of research which aims to contribute to future designs of IS that support frontline practice, the aim in this article is to provide some guidance for social workers that will assist them to be active and effective participants in the future development of IS.

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Section: Solving Organisational Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electronic information systems and social work: principles of participatory design for social workers

Gillingham

2015

ASW

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“…The emergence of OSS has changed the philosophy and practice in software development, implementation and ownership; a phenomenon which has also influenced PROG 47,2 interpretations, actions and behaviors of organizational members (Mengesha, 2010). Preparing for the migration, libraries usually conduct a thorough investigation of functionalities and flexibility of ILS available in the market.…”

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Open source solutions for libraries: ABCD vs Koha

Macan

Fernández

Stojanovski

2013

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Abstract:Purpose -The purpose of this study is to present an overview of the two open source (OS) integrated library systems (ILS) -Koha and ABCD (ISIS family), to compare their "next-generation library catalog" functionalities, and to give comparison of other important features available through ILS modules.Design/methodology/approach -Two open source ILSs, Koha and ABCD, were compared in-depth according to their functionalities and characteristics. A checklist was created for each module: acquisition, cataloging, serials, patron management and circulation, reports and statistics, and administration. For an online catalog module, a separate checklist with "new generation catalog" characteristics was created. Authors also defined an additional set of criteria which could influence the decision process and selection of appropriate ILS like funding, metadata schema, preferred ILS functionalities, provided support, and the role of the IT department, and computer and network infrastructure in the library.Findings -Evaluation of ILSs reveals that Koha has more functionalities than ABCD, especially those connected with the "next generation library catalog". If library is using UNIMARC or MARC21 format for bibliographic description and has a good IT support, Koha is an open source ILS with wide community which has to be considered for implementation. ABCD has great metasearch possibilities and is worth to be considered for libraries using other or no metadata schemas or without IT support. Originality/value -This is the first comprehensive study conducted on Koha and ABCD comparing all modules in details. Research limitations/implications

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“…Each of these three frames is important for blockchain in its pre-adoption stage as they reflect a multi-faceted interpretation of blockchain, its potential usage and evaluative concerns. Understanding how these frames shape an organization's perceptions and their subsequent behaviors should enhance an organization's ability to realize and leverage the potential value of a technology (Mengesha, 2010), such as blockchain.…”

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Understanding the challenges of blockchain technology adoption: evidence from China’s developing carbon markets

Chen,

Lloyd

2024

ITP

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PurposeBlockchain is a disruptive technology that has matured to deliver robust, global, IT systems, yet adoption lags predictions. The authors explore barriers to adoption in the context of a global challenge with multiple stakeholders: integration of carbon markets. Going beyond the dominant economic-rationalistic paradigm of information system (IS) innovation adoption, the authors reduce pro-innovation bias and broaden inter-organizational scope by using technological frames theory to capture the cognitive framing of the challenges perceived within the world’s largest carbon emitter: China.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews with 15 key experts representing three communities in China’s carbon markets: IT experts in carbon markets; carbon market experts with conceptual knowledge of blockchain and carbon market experts with practical blockchain experience.FindingsPerceived technical challenges were found to be the least significant in explaining adoption. Significant challenges in five areas: social, political legal and policy (PLP), data, organizational and managerial (OM) and economic, with PLP and OM given most weight. Mapping to frames developed to encompass these challenges: nature of technology, strategic use of technology and technology readiness resolved frame incongruence that, in the case explored, did not lead to rejection of blockchain, but a decision to defer investment, increase the scope of analysis and delay the adoption decision.Originality/valueIncreases scope and resolution of IS adoption research. Technological frames theory moves from predominant economic-rational models to a social cognitive perspective. Broadens understanding of blockchain adoption in a context combining the world’s most carbon emissions with ownership of most blockchain patents, detailing socio-technical challenges and delivering practical guidance for policymakers and practitioners.

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The Role of Technological Frames of Key Groups in Open Source Software Implementation in a Developing Country Context

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

Electronic information systems and social work: principles of participatory design for social workers

Electronic information systems and social work: principles of participatory design for social workers

Open source solutions for libraries: ABCD vs Koha

Understanding the challenges of blockchain technology adoption: evidence from China’s developing carbon markets

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