Toward a Component-Based Design Framework of the International Information Technology Standardization Process

Abstract

This article is about a proposal to develop a component-based design (CBD) framework of the international information technology standardization (IITS) process. This process is criticized widely in information systems (IS) literatures for its complexity as a barrier to successful project development. These criticisms have not challenged this process itself or accede to proactive action toward positive changes. We stress the importance of reconstructing this process within a CBD framework, not only to reduce sources of complexity but also to give special prominence of project development. Primarily, our qualitative empirical case study of five projects is grounded in the organization information processing theory (OIPT) as a lens. Theorizing from the qualitative empirical evidence we define the IITS process, followed by its inductive analysis guided by OIPT as a lens through three levels: its environment, content and performance. Through this lens we articulate assumptions about IITS process complexity. From rich descriptions of this process, we combine selected dimensions of CBD and OIPT as a lens to develop the theoretical depth of concepts that add detail to our CBD framework. One implication for practice of this framework is for provisioning incisive IITS process change strategies drawing upon its dominating qualities. This article makes three contributions to the IS field: this CBD framework is a key contribution. We bridge the gap in knowledge by defining the IITS process, explicating its complexity toward proactive action. By using OIPT as a lens we extend its application.

Do the effects of individual factors on financial risk-taking behavior diversify with financial literacy?

“…Dolinsky and Feinberg (1986) have stated that more knowledge results in ineffective decision making due to people’s limited information processing capacity. Besides, Ngosi and Braganza (2009) have mentioned about the uncertainty of processable information as people easily discard information sources due to the cost of processing and maintaining them. These findings explain within reason that people with more financial knowledge who already avoid taking risks both in general and financially tend to abstain from risky investments more.…”

“…Due to limited information assimilation and processing (Dolinsky and Feinberg, 1986) and bounded rationality (Simon, 1955), we anticipate that higher financial knowledge could direct individuals to display less willingness to undertake risky investments. Ngosi and Braganza (2009) have mentioned that information sources could be easily ignored owing to processing and maintenance costs. Hence, we propose that financial literacy has a negative impact on risky investment intention.…”

DESIGN SCIENCE AND ACTOR NETWORK THEORY NEXUS - A Perspective of Content Development of a Critical Process for Enterprise Architecture Management

“…ANT as a lens grounded the theorising and reasoning of the case findings in order to interpret group dynamics, instead of a static checklist of activities. Following interpretive principles from Klein and Myers (1999) and Tesch (1990), data analysis and reflection guided how we developed our accountability to discover the substance of the evidence (Ngosi and Braganza, 2009).…”