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Let’s collaborate, but I will be the first author! Exploring the importance of the first authorship for IS researchers
Full text linkCollaboration among researchers is typically seen as the quintessence of academic excellence, leading to improvements in the research quality, capitalization on the diversity of perspectives and gains in productivity. Despite these benefits, many research teams find themselves torn by competition,
antagonism and resentment. Desire to be the first author and resultant underperformance of non-first co-authors is often at the root of these conflicts. At the same time little is known about what motivates
researchers in general and IS researchers in particular to engage as first authors. To fill this gap, this study uses survey methodology to explore the attitudes of IS researchers and their resulting behavior when it comes to authors order. Qualitative and quantitative evidence collected from 398 IS
researchers is used to support our analysis. We find that researchers’ desire to be the first authors is mainly driven by such determinants as career aspirations, visibility, leadership and sense of ownership, and less so by the desire to satisfy their self-esteem and self-actualization needs. In
addition, the value placed on being the first author appears to be the function of researchers’ career level, with Ph.D. students attaching significantly higher value to it than senior scholars
Publication trade-offs for junior scholars in IS: conjoint analysis of preferences for quality, first authorship, collaboration and time
Full text linkA publication record provides evidence of research productivity and is critical for junior scholars starting their careers in academia. Publication attributes, such as level of the publication outlet, order and number of authors, are typically used to evaluate its quality. However, time spent on a publication is a limited commodity, and researchers face significant trade-offs when deciding which publications they should concentrate on. To better understand the choices made, conjoint analysis with 241 junior IS scholars was conducted. We find that when “quality vs. number of authors” and “quality vs. time” trade-offs are considered, quality is prioritized. However, the emphasis on quality is less
pronounced when “rank as an author” is at stake. Especially Ph.D. students tend to choose first authorship when dealing with “quality vs. rank as an author” trade-off. Our findings provide intriguing insights into how publication attributes weigh against each other when research collaboration decisions are made
A framework for the study of positive deviance in organizations
Full text linkPositive deviance describes behavior that deviates from salient norms, yet is positive in its intention or effect. It has received considerable attention in the sociology literature, and is increasingly being studied in the context of the workplace. The development of a cumulative tradition in this domain, however, is hindered by the continued coexistence of multiple definitions of positive deviance in organizations and the use of various measurements and research designs. In this paper, we synthesize existing definitions and approaches to the organizational study of positive deviance, integrate them into a coherent conceptual framework, and offer methodological advice and illustrations
Enhancing understandability of process models through cultural-dependent color adjustments
Full text linkNational culture influences natural language communication. Yet, semi-formal or documented communication media such as process models have largely ignored these influences. In process models, secondary notation elements such as colors, however, provides designers with visual cues to potentially increase the efficiency and effectiveness without changing the semantics of the model itself. We propose that colors are a promising mechanism in tailoring process models to meet cultural preferences in order to enhance understandability. We test this assumption through an experiment with postgraduate students from a Confucian culture (China) and a Germanic Culture (Germany and Austria). Past research has shown that people understand such models better if important elements are highlighted through colors. We hypothesize that this general design principle only works if the applied color schemes match cultural preferences while mismatches can even diminish the level of understanding. Our results show that colors that are preferred in Asian cultures aid process model understandability of Confucian participants. In contrast, diverse effects occur if models with these colors are provided to members of a Germanic culture. Based on our findings, we derive implications for the culturally appropriate presentation of conceptual process models and we emphasize a need to construct modeling studies with cultural values and norms in mind
Constructive deviance as a driver for performance in retail
No full textA growing body of research is concerned with deviance in the workplace. While much research has explored negative forms of deviance, we examine constructive deviance: behaviour that deviates from salient norms and benefits the reference group. We empirically explore manifestations, determinants and performance outcomes of constructive deviance in standardised work processes. We do this through a mixed-methods study in bakery trading departments of an Australian retailer. We illustrate that constructive deviance occurs in these settings and show that some manifestations of constructive deviance improve organisational performance and pave the way for applying constructive deviance as a strategic tool in retail
Technology-induced anxiety: Manifestations, cultural influences, and its effect on the adoption of sensor-based technology in German and Australian hospitals
No full textSensor-based systems have healthcare transformation potential but acceptance problems jeopardize their diffusion. We theorize that perceived technology threats induce anxiety and diminish usage intentions. We use data from the pre-implementation phase in German and Australian hospitals to explore the formation of three types of anxieties, their impact on usage intentions, and the relationships between them and national culture. We find negative effects of relational and work-related anxieties on usage intentions while surveillance anxieties show no association. The anxieties can be partially linked to national culture characteristics. Our findings support implementation initiatives and offer a deeper understanding of technology-induced anxieties.Griffith Business School, Department of Accounting, Finance and EconomicsFull Tex
Towards a Research Agenda on Cultural Influences on the Acceptance of Ambient Intelligence in Medical Environments
Full text linkAmbient intelligence facilitates the performance of medical staff in health care services, but these technologies also create surveillance concerns. Little prior attention has centered on such issues. Based on 16 in-depth interviews, this article identifies various problems associated with users' acceptance of such systems, though these results conflict with prior contributions from other countries, especially Denmark. Applying the TAM and the cultural dimensions of the GLOBE study, this investigation also identifies cultural influences that may explain those differences. The findings thus lead to specific hypotheses proposing a research agenda regarding how national culture influences the users' acceptance of ambient systems in medical environments.No Full Tex
Akzeptanz von Ambient Intelligence in Krankenhäusern: Ein Ländervergleich zwischen Deutschland und Australien am Beispiel der Medikationsunterstützung
No full textDas Konzept Ambient Intelligence bietet weitreichende Nutzungspotentiale zur Unterstützung von Prozessen. Dennoch ist die Verbreitung in Krankenhäusern vergleichsweise gering. Eine mögliche Ursache hierfür liegt in den Risiken, die sich für den Nutzer aus der umfassenden Erhebung, Speicherung und Analyse von personenbezogenen Daten ergeben. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird ein ambientes Medikationsunterstützungssystem betrachtet, das Fehlmedikationen verhindert und die Effizienz der Medikationsprozesse steigert. Anhand eines Ländervergleichs werden die Akzeptanz sowie die damit verbundenen Wirkungszusammenhänge analysiert und Implikationen zur Reduzierung von Akzeptanzproblemen bei der Entwicklung und Einführung entsprechender Systeme abgeleitet. Dafür wird ein speziell auf die Merkmale von Ambient Intelligence zugeschnittenes Akzeptanzmodell entwickelt, welches verschiedene Ängste sowie den Einfluss der organisationalen und der nationalen Kultur berücksichtigt. Das Modell wird anschließend anhand eines fiktiven Systems unter Verwendung empirischer Daten von Pflegekräften in Krankenhäusern aus Deutschland und Australien (n=489) mittels Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysiert. Es wird deutlich, dass die analysierten Ängste in beiden Ländern zu erheblichen Akzeptanzproblemen führen, die die Nutzung entsprechender Systeme gefährden. In Bezug auf die Wirkungszusammenhänge zur Bildung der Akzeptanz werden länderübergreifende Gemeinsamkeiten deutlich, die auf ein globales Phänomen hinweisen. Auf Basis der Ergebnisse werden Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet, die im Rahmen des Risikomanagements die Systementwicklung und -einführung unterstützen
Does personality still matter in e-commerce? How perceived hubris influences the assessment of founders’ trustworthiness using the example of reward-based crowdfunding
Full text linkReward-based crowdfunding broadens the scope of e-commerce transactions, as prototypical products are pre-sold under conditions of considerable uncertainty. To date, we know little about the mechanisms that underlie decisions to back reward-based crowdfunding campaigns. However, it is likely that startup founders’ possibility of showcasing their personalities in video pitches signals their trustworthiness, particularly, as other features, such as quality seals and customer testimonials, are often unavailable. We use signaling theory to reinforce the move from a feature-oriented perspective to a signaling perspective, as signals can transmit information about startup founders’ otherwise imperceptible qualities and abilities. Based on a survey (N = 108), we investigate how perceived hubris – proven to be particularly salient in startup contexts – influences the funding decision of potential backers. We find that abilities and legitimacy of a startup founder are rated positively when s/he is perceived as hubristic. These results have implications for crowdfunding campaigns and highlight the relevance of personality traits in electronic markets
Does Personality Still Matter in Our Digitalized World? The Relevance of Hubris and Charisma for Crowdfunding Success
Full text linkEntrepreneurs often exhibit personality traits associated with hubris and charisma but little is known how potential investors reflect these traits. We contribute to the existing research on crowdfunding in IS literature by examining how personality trai
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