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<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Special Issue of Information Systems and e-Business Management (ISeB) on “Information Technology in Creative Environments”<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Creativity is commonly associated with the generation of products, services, processes, or ideas that are both novel and
appropriate. With the emergence of the creative industries as an entire sector that has developed around creative products, the use of information technology (IT) in creative environments becomes increasingly critical. Prominent application areas include the
production of computer games, visual effects, music, or feature films. At the same time, other industries such as software development, pharmaceuticals, or research and development are increasingly recognizing the role of creativity. Usually, the underlying
creative process is characterized by a complex interplay of human actors, IT, and other resources that generate creative products. It is collaboration-intensive, knowledge-intensive, and characterized by high levels of uncertainty. This playground opens numerous
research opportunities for IS scholars, who are challenged to investigate the role of IT and its management in creative environments. In particular, there is a lack of foundational theory that explains how creativity impacts socio-technical systems and their
management.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">OBJECTIVES AND ASPIRATIONS<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">The purpose of this special issue is to further the discussion of the role and relevance of creativity in socio-technical
systems that involve IT. It intends to provide thought leaders with a forum that accounts for the breadth of creativity research in IS and thus contributes to defining an important and emergent IS research domain. Potential topics range from the use of creativity
support systems and knowledge management systems in creative environments to the application of existent theories on creativity at the individual, group, and organizational level to IS-related phenomena as well as the development of new theory.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">ABOUT THE JOURNAL<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Information Systems and e-Business Management (ISeB) focuses on core tasks of information systems management, that is,
the conceptual analysis, design, and deployment of information systems as well as all e-business related topics. The journal publishes novel research findings in information systems management and e-business that advance the field fundamentally and significantly.
Published quarterly, this journal serves as a dynamic forum for both academics and practitioners in industry. These readers turn to ISeB to discover innovative research on all aspects of information systems management, including analytical, behavioral, and
technological perspectives.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Journal website:
</font></span><a href="http://www.springer.com/business+%26+management/business+information+systems/journal/10257"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Calibri">http://www.springer.com/business+%26+management/business+information+systems/journal/10257</font></span></a><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Online Submission System:
</font></span><a href="http://www.editorialmanager.com/iseb/"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Calibri">http://www.editorialmanager.com/iseb/</font></span></a><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">TOPICS<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">We invite rigorous and relevant studies employing a wide variety of methods. Empirical (qualitative and quantitative) studies
as well as design-oriented research and conceptual papers on theory development will be considered. Submissions will be reviewed by at least three members of the international editorial board. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>- Creativity support systems (CSS)<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Group support systems (GSS) in creative processes<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Creative work over distance: ICT-support for creative virtual teams<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- The role of Social Media, Social Software and Enterprise 2.0 techniques in creative processes<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Knowledge management systems and creativity<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Enterprise content management (ECM) and creativity<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>- Creativity in the process of requirements engineering and systems development<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>- IT-enabled creativity management<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Theories on creativity relevant to the IS discipline<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>- IS theories that can be applied to the phenomenon of creativity in socio-technical systems<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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</span>- Development of new foundational theory on creativity in socio-technical contexts<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>- Case studies in the creative industries<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">IMPORTANT DATES<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">- Deadline for submissions: May 1, 2011<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">- Initial review round completed: July 1, 2011<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">- Revisions due (where applicable): August 1, 2011<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">- Submission of revisions (where applicable): October 1, 2011<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">- Final acceptance decisions: December 1, 2011<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">SPECIAL ISSUE EDITORS<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Didier Elzinga, Culture Amp, Australia<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Kai Riemer, University of Sydney, Australia<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Stefan Seidel, University of Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang="EN-US"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Contact Email: stefan.seidel@uni.li<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p>
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