European Journal of Information Systems - AOP The European Journal of Information Systems provides a distinctive European perspective on the theory and practice of information systems for a global audience. We encourage first rate research articles by academics, but also case studies and reflective articles by practitioners. We provide a critical view on technology, development, implementation, strategy, management and policy. http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ejis/journal/vaop/ncurrent/rss.rdf Palgrave Macmillan Ltd en Copyright © 0000 Palgrave Macmillan Ltd European Journal of Information Systems 0960-085X Copyright © 0000 Palgrave Macmillan Ltd rights@palgrave.com European Journal of Information Systems http://www.palgrave-journals.com/pal/images/logos_b_o_w/ejis.gif http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ejis/ The impact of IT-business strategic alignment on firm performance in a developing country setting: exploring moderating roles of environmental uncertainty and strategic orientation http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/HWe9pZeXDO4/ejis.2011.52 The impact of IT-business strategic alignment on firm performance in a developing country setting: exploring moderating roles of environmental uncertainty and strategic orientation

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.52

Authors: Ali Alper Yayla & Qing Hu

]]> The impact of IT-business strategic alignment on firm performance in a developing country setting: exploring moderating roles of environmental uncertainty and strategic orientation strategic alignment IT-business alignment environmental uncertainty business strategy organizational performance Ali Alper Yayla Qing Hu doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.52 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011 2011-11-15 European Journal of Information Systems November 15, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.52 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.52 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.52 Conceptualising improvisation in information systems security http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/1txNIW-np2w/ejis.2012.3 Conceptualising improvisation in information systems security

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, February 7, 2012. doi:10.1057/ejis.2012.3

Authors: Kennedy Njenga & Irwin Brown

]]> Conceptualising improvisation in information systems security improvisation information systems security rational choice hermeneutics Kennedy Njenga Irwin Brown doi:10.1057/ejis.2012.3 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, February 7, 2012 2012-02-07 European Journal of Information Systems February 7, 2012 10.1057/ejis.2012.3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2012.3 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2012.3 Conversation as a source of satisfaction and continuance in a question-and-answer site http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/6K1hk9bZfcE/ejis.2011.42 Conversation as a source of satisfaction and continuance in a question-and-answer site

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.42

Author: Raban Daphne Ruth

]]> Conversation as a source of satisfaction and continuance in a question-and-answer site information markets incentives for participation expectation-confirmation theory satisfaction continuance Raban Daphne Ruth doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.42 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011 2011-10-25 European Journal of Information Systems October 25, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.42 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.42 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.42 Negotiating language barriers – a methodology for cross-organisational conceptual modelling† http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/ukHJDSnjaEA/ejis.2011.30 Negotiating language barriers – a methodology for cross-organisational conceptual modelling†

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, September 20, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.30

Authors: Gunnar Dietz & Martin Juhrisch

]]> Negotiating language barriers – a methodology for cross-organisational conceptual modelling† conceptual modelling description kits restricted modelling domain conflict model transformation Gunnar Dietz Martin Juhrisch doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.30 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, September 20, 2011 2011-09-20 European Journal of Information Systems September 20, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.30 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.30 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.30 A balanced scorecard for item-level RFID in the retail sector: a Delphi study http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/PHACztzx6oE/ejis.2011.33 A balanced scorecard for item-level RFID in the retail sector: a Delphi study

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.33

Authors: Narges Kasiri, Ramesh Sharda & Bill Hardgrave

]]> A balanced scorecard for item-level RFID in the retail sector: a Delphi study item-level RFID retailers strategic decision making balanced scorecard Delphi method operations management Narges Kasiri Ramesh Sharda Bill Hardgrave doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.33 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011 2011-08-30 European Journal of Information Systems August 30, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.33 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.33 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.33 The teaching of qualitative research methods in information systems: an explorative study utilizing learning theory http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/u40aasWEZMA/ejis.2011.44 The teaching of qualitative research methods in information systems: an explorative study utilizing learning theory

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.44

Authors: Robert D Galliers & Jimmy C Huang

]]> The teaching of qualitative research methods in information systems: an explorative study utilizing learning theory Teaching qualitative research grounded theory social learning theory experiential learning theory tacit knowledge transfer international perspectives Robert D Galliers Jimmy C Huang doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.44 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011 2011-10-25 European Journal of Information Systems October 25, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.44 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.44 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.44 Escaping ‘localisms’ in IT sourcing: tracing changes in institutional logics in an Italian firm http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/cswjpCj36r8/ejis.2011.47 Escaping ‘localisms’ in IT sourcing: tracing changes in institutional logics in an Italian firm

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.47

Authors: Lapo Mola & Andrea Carugati

]]> Escaping ‘localisms’ in IT sourcing: tracing changes in institutional logics in an Italian firm IT sourcing SME institutional logics hiring practices IT management competences Lapo Mola Andrea Carugati doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.47 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011 2011-11-29 European Journal of Information Systems November 29, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.47 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.47 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.47 Reconsidering deconstruction in information systems research http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/Pjf1yS1X8R8/ejis.2011.55 Reconsidering deconstruction in information systems research

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.55

Authors: Mike Chiasson & Elizabeth Davidson

]]> Reconsidering deconstruction in information systems research deconstruction post-structuralism discourse analysis information systems practice qualitative methods Mike Chiasson Elizabeth Davidson doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.55 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011 2011-11-15 European Journal of Information Systems November 15, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.55 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.55 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.55 Online game addiction among adolescents: motivation and prevention factors http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/k3NM5MunY7o/ejis.2011.56 Online game addiction among adolescents: motivation and prevention factors

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.56

Authors: Zhengchuan Xu, Ofir Turel & Yufei Yuan

]]> Online game addiction among adolescents: motivation and prevention factors addiction technology addiction computer games motivation prevention harm reduction Zhengchuan Xu Ofir Turel Yufei Yuan doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.56 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011 2011-11-29 European Journal of Information Systems November 29, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.56 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.56 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.56 The use of ethnography and grounded theory in the development of a management information system http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/WFFiBh_wHVY/ejis.2011.34 The use of ethnography and grounded theory in the development of a management information system

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.34

Authors: Elisa Mattarelli, Fabiola Bertolotti & Diego Maria Macrì

]]> The use of ethnography and grounded theory in the development of a management information system Information Systems Development (ISD) ethnography grounded theory approach process conflict Elisa Mattarelli Fabiola Bertolotti Diego Maria Macrì doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.34 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011 2011-08-30 European Journal of Information Systems August 30, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.34 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.34 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.34 Reviewing Enterprise Content Management: a functional framework http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/_i6c38-THao/ejis.2011.41 Reviewing Enterprise Content Management: a functional framework

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.41

Authors: Knut R Grahlmann, Remko W Helms, Cokky Hilhorst, Sjaak Brinkkemper & Sander van Amerongen

]]> Reviewing Enterprise Content Management: a functional framework enterprise systems Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Functional ECM Framework literature study Knut R Grahlmann Remko W Helms Cokky Hilhorst Sjaak Brinkkemper Sander van Amerongen doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.41 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 25, 2011 2011-10-25 European Journal of Information Systems October 25, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.41 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.41 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.41 Information systems development as situated socio-technical change: a process approach http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/gA8oEgF2XEE/ejis.2011.43 Information systems development as situated socio-technical change: a process approach

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 18, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.43

Authors: Laurie McLeod & Bill Doolin

]]> Information systems development as situated socio-technical change: a process approach information systems development narrative process analysis qualitative research situated action socio-technical change Laurie McLeod Bill Doolin doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.43 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, October 18, 2011 2011-10-18 European Journal of Information Systems October 18, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.43 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.43 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.43 Information systems as a discipline in the making: comparing EJIS and MISQ between 1995 and 2008 http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/-r3br96Yqws/ejis.2011.58 Information systems as a discipline in the making: comparing EJIS and MISQ between 1995 and 2008

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, January 10, 2012. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.58

Authors: José-Rodrigo Córdoba, Alan Pilkington & Edward W N Bernroider

]]> Information systems as a discipline in the making: comparing EJIS and MISQ between 1995 and 2008 information systems disciplines citation analysis co-citation analysis EJIS MISQ José-Rodrigo Córdoba Alan Pilkington Edward W N Bernroider doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.58 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, January 10, 2012 2012-01-10 European Journal of Information Systems January 10, 2012 10.1057/ejis.2011.58 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.58 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.58 Using a grounded theory approach to study online collaboration behaviors http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/YRCshHXUAUw/ejis.2011.24 Using a grounded theory approach to study online collaboration behaviors

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, July 5, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.24

Authors: Susan Gasson & Jim Waters

]]> Using a grounded theory approach to study online collaboration behaviors grounded theory collaboration online learning vapour trails Susan Gasson Jim Waters doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.24 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, July 5, 2011 2011-07-05 European Journal of Information Systems July 5, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.24 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.24 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.24 Institutionalized computer workaround practices in a Mediterranean country: an examination of two organizations http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/wnR7qLBqE6M/ejis.2011.48 Institutionalized computer workaround practices in a Mediterranean country: an examination of two organizations

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.48

Authors: Bijan Azad & Nelson King

]]> Institutionalized computer workaround practices in a Mediterranean country: an examination of two organizations computer workarounds practices institutional theory decoupling loose coupling Mediterranean Bijan Azad Nelson King doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.48 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011 2011-11-29 European Journal of Information Systems November 29, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.48 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.48 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.48 Using grounded theory as a method for rigorously reviewing literature http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/XC_6YmK5DzQ/ejis.2011.51 Using grounded theory as a method for rigorously reviewing literature

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.51

Authors: Joost F Wolfswinkel, Elfi Furtmueller & Celeste P M Wilderom

]]> Using grounded theory as a method for rigorously reviewing literature grounded theory systematic state-of-the-art literature reviews theory development theory emergence Joost F Wolfswinkel Elfi Furtmueller Celeste P M Wilderom doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.51 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 29, 2011 2011-11-29 European Journal of Information Systems November 29, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.51 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.51 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.51 Improving validity and reliability in longitudinal case study timelines http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/biOZCytZN9E/ejis.2011.53 Improving validity and reliability in longitudinal case study timelines

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, December 6, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.53

Authors: Christopher T Street & Kerry W Ward

]]> Improving validity and reliability in longitudinal case study timelines qualitative methods longitudinal case study timeline validity timeline reliability Christopher T Street Kerry W Ward doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.53 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, December 6, 2011 2011-12-06 European Journal of Information Systems December 6, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.53 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.53 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.53 A case study of the legitimation process undertaken to gain support for an information system in a Chinese university http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/pb26bHw2HcI/ejis.2011.27 A case study of the legitimation process undertaken to gain support for an information system in a Chinese university

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 28, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.27

Authors: Donal Flynn & Yongqin Du

]]> A case study of the legitimation process undertaken to gain support for an information system in a Chinese university legitimation legitimacy information systems development adoption stakeholder acceptance stakeholder support interpretivist qualitative case study Donal Flynn Yongqin Du doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.27 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 28, 2011 2011-06-28 European Journal of Information Systems June 28, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.27 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.27 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.27 Profiling grounded theory approaches in information systems research† http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/OrSs1C0NEbY/ejis.2011.35 Profiling grounded theory approaches in information systems research†

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.35

Authors: Rangarirai Matavire & Irwin Brown

]]> Profiling grounded theory approaches in information systems research† grounded theory methodology IS research methodology Rangarirai Matavire Irwin Brown doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.35 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, August 30, 2011 2011-08-30 European Journal of Information Systems August 30, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.35 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.35 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.35 The action research vs design science debate: reflections from an intervention in eGovernment http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/BNESP7PN_fc/ejis.2011.50 The action research vs design science debate: reflections from an intervention in eGovernment

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.50

Authors: Nikolaos Papas, Robert M O'Keefe & Philip Seltsikas

]]> The action research vs design science debate: reflections from an intervention in eGovernment research methods Action Research Design Science pluralism Nikolaos Papas Robert M O'Keefe Philip Seltsikas doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.50 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011 2011-11-15 European Journal of Information Systems November 15, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.50 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.50 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.50 The benefits and dangers of enjoyment with social networking websites http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/HgoWXtKu-I0/ejis.2012.1 The benefits and dangers of enjoyment with social networking websites

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, February 7, 2012. doi:10.1057/ejis.2012.1

Authors: Ofir Turel & Alexander Serenko

]]> The benefits and dangers of enjoyment with social networking websites enjoyment habit high engagement technology addiction social networking websites Facebook Ofir Turel Alexander Serenko doi:10.1057/ejis.2012.1 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, February 7, 2012 2012-02-07 European Journal of Information Systems February 7, 2012 10.1057/ejis.2012.1 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2012.1 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2012.1 Enriching our theoretical repertoire: the role of evolutionary psychology in technology acceptance http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/cbL5YO0JK3M/ejis.2011.25 Enriching our theoretical repertoire: the role of evolutionary psychology in technology acceptance

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 21, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.25

Authors: Chon Abraham, Marie-Claude Boudreau, Iris Junglas & Richard Watson

]]> Enriching our theoretical repertoire: the role of evolutionary psychology in technology acceptance technology acceptance evolutionary psychology human drives grounded theory Chon Abraham Marie-Claude Boudreau Iris Junglas Richard Watson doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.25 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 21, 2011 2011-06-21 European Journal of Information Systems June 21, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.25 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.25 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.25 Towards an understanding of assimilation in virtual worlds: the 3C approach http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/y5BBiTuzmUw/ejis.2011.49 Towards an understanding of assimilation in virtual worlds: the 3C approach

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.49

Authors: Andrew Schwarz, Colleen Schwarz, Yoonhyuk Jung, Begoña Pérez & Sonja Wiley-Patton

]]> Towards an understanding of assimilation in virtual worlds: the 3C approach virtual worlds IT adoption IT assimilation Second Life structural equation modeling Andrew Schwarz Colleen Schwarz Yoonhyuk Jung Begoña Pérez Sonja Wiley-Patton doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.49 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, November 15, 2011 2011-11-15 European Journal of Information Systems November 15, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.49 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.49 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.49 Grounded theorizing for electronically mediated social contexts http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/IuZOAmx6K-w/ejis.2011.26 Grounded theorizing for electronically mediated social contexts

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 21, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.26

Authors: Emmanuelle Vaast & Geoff Walsham

]]> Grounded theorizing for electronically mediated social contexts grounded theory electronic data methodology theory building abduction induction Emmanuelle Vaast Geoff Walsham doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.26 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, June 21, 2011 2011-06-21 European Journal of Information Systems June 21, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.26 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.26 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.26 Pragmatism vs interpretivism in qualitative information systems research http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/kLOzi8S_n84/ejis.2011.54 Pragmatism vs interpretivism in qualitative information systems research

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, December 20, 2011. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.54

Author: Göran Goldkuhl

]]> Pragmatism vs interpretivism in qualitative information systems research qualitative research interpretivism pragmatism paradigm information systems Göran Goldkuhl doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.54 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, December 20, 2011 2011-12-20 European Journal of Information Systems December 20, 2011 10.1057/ejis.2011.54 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.54 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.54 Qualitative methods research in information systems: motivations, themes, and contributions http://feeds.palgrave-journals.com/~r/ejis/rss/aop/~3/h5jdUdTr-U0/ejis.2011.57 Qualitative methods research in information systems: motivations, themes, and contributions

European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, January 24, 2012. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.57

Authors: Kieran Conboy, Guy Fitzgerald & Lars Mathiassen

]]> Qualitative methods research in information systems: motivations, themes, and contributions Kieran Conboy Guy Fitzgerald Lars Mathiassen doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.57 European Journal of Information Systems advance online publication, January 24, 2012 2012-01-24 European Journal of Information Systems January 24, 2012 10.1057/ejis.2011.57 http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.57 aop current http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.57