Technology

Bhatt, G. D.  Grover, V., 2005. Types of information technology capabilities and their role in
competitive advantage An empirical study. Journal of Management Information Systems, vol 22, no. 2, pp. 253-277.

In this article, Bhatt and Grover examine the role of different types of information
technology in companys competitive advantage. The authors use data gathered from a survey of chief information technology executives from various manufacturing companies to determine the types of capabilities of information technology. Their research focuses on how these capabilities can improve the competitive advantage of a manufacturing company. The article is very relevant to the research topic because it helps widen the understanding of students on the value of information technology to the companys success. The main limitation of the article is the use of similar respondent for both dependent and independent variables, thus the authors suggest the need to use various techniques of measuring the relation between information technology capabilities and competitive advantage to eliminate bias. This article will help form the basis of research on information technology, particularly its role in improving the competitive advantage of a company.

Bresnahan, T. F., Brynjolfsson, E.,  Hitt, L. M., 2002. Information technology, workplace
organization, and the demand for skilled labor Firm-level evidence. Quarterly Journal of Economics. pp. 1-45.

In this article, Bresnahan et al. examine the impact of change in information technology on the organizational structure and demand for skilled workers. The authors use the literature review and surveys of managers to determine the companies strategies and reasons for implementing information technology in order to develop hypothesis at the business level about the pros and cons of information technology on productivity. Their research focuses on analyzing the complementarity of using information technology to an organization that utilizes skilled labor. The article is relevant to the research topic because it demonstrates the key roles of information technology in enabling organizational change. The main limitation of article is the difficulty of analyzing complementarities based on direct production framework, thus the authors suggest the need to conduct more research covering this framework. This article is relevant to the research topic because it demonstrates the need to investment in information technology to improve the skills of labor force.

Chiasson, M. W.  Davidson, E., 2005. Taking industry seriously in information systems
research. Mis Quarterly, vol 29, no. 4, pp. 591-605.

In this article, Chiasson and Davidson argue the lack of research on information systems focusing on industries. The authors use literature review to draw evidence about the influence of the industry on activities of the information system. Their research focuses on analyzing several ways on how the industry can influence the development of information system theory and can be integrated in the information system research. The article is relevant to the research topic because it illustrates the importance of the industry as the main component when developing and testing information technologies and systems. The main limitation of the article is the lack of literature illustrating the influence of the industry on information system activities, thus the authors stress the need to further research integrating the industry in information technology study. This article will help increase the research on information technology focusing on the influence of the industry.

Dedrick, J.  Kraemer, K. L., 2005. The impacts of IT on firm and industry structure The
personal computer industry. California Management Review, vol 47, no. 3, pp. 122-142.

In this article, Dedrick and Kraemer discuss the impacts of information technology on the organization structure of the personal computer industry. The authors use data obtained from field interviews of information technology managers and executives, case histories of firms, and literature review to determine the main changes that took place in the industry after adopting information technology. Their research focuses on various information technology systems implemented by the industry that enable companies to gain several changes in their value chains. The article is relevant to the research topic because it highlights the role of information technology in initiating changes in the industrys organizational structure. The main limitation of the article is that the data is restricted only to the personal computer industry, thus the authors suggest the need to conduct research focusing on other types of industries. This article will help form the basis of research on information technology, particularly its applications and benefits to industries.

Kane, G. C.  Alavi, M., 2007. Information technology and organizational learning An
investigation of exploration and exploitation processes. Organizational Science, vol 18, no. 5, pp. 796-812.

In this article, Kane and Alavi examine the impact of information technology on the development and use of organizational learning. The authors use a computer simulation of organizational learning by relying on published case histories of an organization. Their research focuses on the effect of different types of information technology on organizational learning processes, which include knowledge repositories of best practices, communication technology, and groupware. The article is useful to the research topic because organizational learning and knowledge based on information technology can influence the performance and survival of an organization. The main limitation of the article is the oversimplification of the research due to the use of computer simulation, thus the authors suggest the need to conduct research focusing on a real world framework. This article will help form the basis of research on information technology because there are other factors to consider when studying information technology-based organizational learning such as environmental conditions.

Kim, S.  Lee, H., 2006. The impact of organizational context and information technology on
employee knowledge-sharing capabilities. Public Administration Review, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 370-385.

In this article, Kim and Lee analyze the role of information technology in enhancing the perceptions of employees on the capabilities of knowledge sharing. The authors utilize data from five public and five private sector organizations in South Korea in order to identify various factors that affect employees adoption of information technology. Their research focuses on assessing factors that affect the knowledge-sharing abilities of employees in both sectors such as centralization, social networks, reward systems, information technology systems, and utilization of information technology applications. The article is useful to the research topic because it demonstrates the various benefits of information technology to the organization. The main limitation of the article is that the study did not determine particular mechanisms for the implementation of shared knowledge in the organization, thus the authors suggest the need of more extensive research to understand the benefits of information technology and sharing knowledge in public administration. This article will help generate research on information transfer and knowledge sharing in governmental agencies.

Kraemer, K. L.  King, J. L., 2005. Information technology and administrative reform Will e-
government be different International Journal of Electronic Government, pp. 1-18.

In this article, Kraemer and King investigate the role of information technology in initiating reform in the government in the United States. The authors use literature review on electronic government to determine the possible impact of information technology on changing the structure of the government. Their research focuses on the experiences of public organizations in the United States in using information technology since the introduction of personal computers during the first part of 1950s. The article is very relevant to the research topic because there are various reasons for the application of information technology to influence organizational structure. The main limitation of the article is that the data only focus on the United States, thus the authors indicate the need to conduct research focusing on the experiences of other countries. This article will help form the basis of research on information technology by comparing the technology impacts experienced by other countries.

Lee. J. N., 2001. The impact of knowledge sharing, organizational capability and partnership
quality on IS outsourcing success. Information  Management, vol 38, pp. 323-335.
In this article, Lee discusses the impact of information and knowledge sharing on the success of the organizations outsourcing functions. The author uses data gathered from personal interviews with information system outsourcing experts and organizational and partnership capability of public sectors in Korea to determine the impact of explicit and implicit information and knowledge sharing on outsourcing success. His research focuses on the capability of receiver of services to adopt the knowledge and of firms to establish a partnership in order to achieve success in outsourcing. The article is relevant to the research topic because it illustrates the importance of adopting information technology in order to build partnership with other companies and obtain success in outsourcing. The main limitation of the study is that it only focuses on the perspectives of service receivers, thus the author suggests the need to conduct research focusing on the benefits to service providers. This article will help form the basis of research on the usefulness of information technology to the organizations success.

Orlikowski, W. J.  Barley, S. R., 2001. Technology and institutions What can research on
information technology and research on organizations learn from each other Mis Quarterly, vol 25, no.2, pp. 145-165.

In this article, Orlikowski and Barley contend the potential benefits of integrating both research in information technology and analysis of organizational structures by taking into account the material characteristics of technologies. The authors use literature review to show that current transformations taking place in the organization can be better understood by exploring both the innovations in information technology and the institutional concepts that are impacting the organization. Their research focuses on analyzing the differences between technology research and organizational analysis and the benefits that can be achieved when both are integrated. The article is relevant to the research topic because of enormous changes taking place in the fields of technology and organizational studies. The main limitation of the article is the lack of organizational research focusing on technological system, thus the authors suggest the need to improve the collaboration between scholars of organizations and scholars of information technology. This article will help initiate hybrid research focusing both on organizational analysis and information technology.

Zaliwski, A. Organization, structure and information technology. Retrieved April 11, 2010,
from httpressources.ciheam.orgompdfc4400800095.pdf.

In this article, Zaliwski reviews various concepts of utilizing information technology in the assessment of organization structures, particularly in the service industry. The author uses data acquired from the analysis of changes in Polands economy in order to determine the impact of information technology on the companys strategic plan to sustain its competitive advantage. The authors research focuses on the challenge for system analysts and managers in utilizing the emerging concept of virtual or network organization. The article is useful to the research topic because there are various forms of organization that have emerged where the potentials of information technology have been exploited. The main limitation of the article is the unpopularity of role of information technology in sustaining competitive advantage among managers and system analysts, thus the author suggests the need to conduct research to increase the understanding about the emerging applications of information technology in organizational structures. This article is relevant to the research topic because it illustrates the key role of information technology in the development of organizational structures.

Zammuto, R. F., Griffith, T. L., Majchrzak, A., Dougherty, D. J.,  Faraj, S., 2007. Information
technology and the changing fabric of organization. Organization Science, vol 18, no. 5, pp. 749-762

In this article, Zammuto et al. discuss the changes that took place in the relationship between organization and information technology. The authors use literature review to illustrate the interplay between information technology and organizational change. Their research focuses on analyzing research articles to highlight the role of technology in the development of organizational concepts. The article is relevant to the research topic because there are various reasons why information technology can influence change in the organization. The main limitation of the article is that it focuses only on individual facets of information technology and organization, thus the authors suggest the need to conduct research highlighting a study of organization and information technology in combination. This article will help form the basis of research on information technology because there is still a need to make organizational theory more applicable to the age of information.