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作者：Breznitz, Dan; Forman, Chris; Wen, Wen
作者单位：University of Toronto; Cornell University; University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin
摘要：The diffusion of new information technology (IT) requires the development of an ecosystem of hardware and software producers, users, and other firms. It is widely believed that venture capitalists (VCs) can play a role in the development of such ecosystems. However, empirical research to elaborate on these points is lacking. Focusing on the recent rapid rise of one platform, cloud computing, we assemble a unique dataset to look at the period just before wide acceptance of the cloud. We find ev...
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作者：Bhattacharya, Shantanu; Gupta, Alok; Hasija, Sameer
作者单位：Singapore Management University; University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; INSEAD Business School
摘要：This paper compares two modes for outsourcing the development of information services projects: single-sourcing (where one vendor handles all outsourced activities) and multisourcing (where multiple vendors handle those activities). We assess the relative efficacy of these two outsourcing modes by identifying the effects of three factors: task modularity, the extent of alignment between a (verifiable) performance metric and project revenue, and the extent to which project revenue is itself ver...
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作者：Fang, Yulin; Lim, Kai H.; Qian, Ying; Feng, Bo
作者单位：City University of Hong Kong; Shanghai University; Soochow University - China
摘要：Most information systems (IS) research develops theory for explanation and prediction based on a variance logical structure that assumes one-way, time invariant causal relationships. This approach largely misses the opportunity to extend theory from alternative logical structures that build upon reciprocal and temporal causal mechanisms; for example, the system perspective. This paper introduces system dynamics (SD), a modeling tool capable of capturing the reciprocal and temporal causal mecha...
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作者：Kim, Antino; Lahiri, Atanu; Dey, Debabrata
作者单位：Indiana University System; Indiana University Bloomington; IU Kelley School of Business; University of Texas System; University of Texas Dallas; University of Washington; University of Washington Seattle
摘要：In this paper, we study the economic impact of piracy on the supply chain of information goods. When information goods are sold to consumers via a retailer, in certain situations, a moderate level of piracy seems to have a surprising positive impact on the profits of the manufacturer and the retailer while, at the same time, enhancing consumer welfare. Such a win-win-win situation is not only good for the supply chain, but is also beneficial for the overall economy. The economic rationale for ...
