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Lindgren, Rikard, Andersson, Magnus and Henfridsson, Ola (2008) Multi-contextuality in boundary-spanning practices. Information Systems Journal, Volume 18 (Number 6). pp. 641-661. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00245.x ISSN 1350-1917.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00245.x
Abstract
The capability to establish boundary-spanning practices within and across organizations has for long been recognized as a key strategic resource. As organizations are becoming distributed and dynamic, they will be increasingly populated by multiple functional, geographical, hierarchical and professional boundaries. The inherent complexity of such settings makes it difficult for organizations to leverage their boundary-spanning practices. Information technology (IT) systems have been hailed as a critical enabler of boundary spanning. However, there is little knowledge on how organizations are affected by the introduction of different types of IT systems. Building on an interpretive case study of Swedish transport organizations, this paper explores consequences of sensor technology for boundary spanning. The paper contributes with an understanding of what coexisting use contexts mean for boundary-spanning practices. A theoretical implication is that such multi-contextuality requires an integrative view on boundary spanning that combines insights from the organizational innovation and work practice literatures.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HF Commerce T Technology > T Technology (General) |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Information Systems & Management Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Business enterprises -- Technological innovations, Organizational behaviour, Organizational effectiveness, Technological innovations | ||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Information Systems Journal | ||||||
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | ||||||
ISSN: | 1350-1917 | ||||||
Official Date: | November 2008 | ||||||
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Volume: | Volume 18 | ||||||
Number: | Number 6 | ||||||
Number of Pages: | 20 | ||||||
Page Range: | pp. 641-661 | ||||||
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2575.2007.00245.x | ||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
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