<span class="il">Dear Colleague<br><br>Its a gentle reminder that the submission deadline for IFIP 8.6 2013 is fast approaching. </span><span class="il"><span class="il">The deadline for submission of papers is November 5th. For further details, please visit the Conference website. <a href="http://ifip86.iimb.ernet.in/" target="_blank">http://ifip86.iimb.ernet.in/</a><br>
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If you are interested in the adoption and diffusion/success and failures of Information Technology (please see further details below), then
consider attending an international working conference at the Indian
Institute of Management, Bangalore, June 27th - 29th 2013.<br>
<a href="http://ifip86.iimb.ernet.in/" target="_blank"></a><br>
All accepted papers will be published in IFIP Advances in Information
and Communication Technology, and a selection in the Journal of
Strategic Information Systems.<br>
<br>We look forward to your submission. <br><br>Kind Regards <br><br>Dave, Helle, Rahul and Yogesh <br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>
<br>Grand</span> <span class="il">Successes</span> <span class="il">and</span> <span class="il">Failures</span> in IT: Private <span class="il">and</span> Public Sectors<br>
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Bangalore (India) 27th – 29th June, 2013<br>
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<span class="il">CALL</span> <span class="il">FOR</span> <span class="il">PAPERS</span> (Conference web-site: <a href="http://ifip86.iimb.ernet.in/" target="_blank">http://ifip86.iimb.ernet.in/</a>)<br>
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General Chair: David Wastell, Nottingham University, UK<br><br>
Program Co-chairs: Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Swansea University, UK<br>
Helle Zinner Henriksen, Copenhagen
Business School, Denmark<br><br>
Organising Chair: Rahul De', Indian Institute of Management<br>
Bangalore (IIMB), India<br>
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PhD Consortium Chair: Jan Pries-Heje, Roskilde University, Denmark.<br>
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Key-note Speaker: Geoff Walsham, Emeritus Professor, Judge<br>
Institute, Cambridge University<br>
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Despite decades of research <span class="il">and</span> the accumulation of a substantial knowledge-base, the failure rate of information systems initiatives continues unabated. The recent abandonment of a multi-billion dollar project to computerize health records in the UK provides just one spectacular example. Why is this so? Is the fault one of theory <span class="il">and</span>
inadequate understanding? Or is the problem one of knowledge transfer,
the failure to embed research knowledge in the working practices of<br>
managers <span class="il">and</span> policy-makers. The aim of this conference is to move
forward our understanding of the success <span class="il">and</span> failure of
technology-based innovation <span class="il">and</span> on the factors influencing the uptake
of research knowledge in the practitioner community.<br>
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Perhaps our theoretical base is too narrow. It is arguable that some
theories, such as diffusion theory <span class="il">and</span> the ubiquitous TAM, have been
over-represented in our work. Or maybe we have become too infatuated
with theory, making our work inaccessible to practice? <span class="il">Papers</span>
addressing theory in a critical way are therefore very welcome,
presenting <span class="il">and</span> illustrating alternative conceptual lenses <span class="il">and </span>standpoints. Whilst <span class="il">grand</span> <span class="il">successes</span> <span class="il">and</span> <span class="il">failures</span> are important, <span class="il">papers</span>
addressing smaller initiatives will be just as welcome; indeed,
perhaps there is much to be learned from considering questions of
scale. Extending the variety of research methodologies is another area
where innovation could assist progress. Finally, there are
organisational <span class="il">and</span> sectoral contexts that have also been relatively
neglected. The bulk of our work has concentrated on commercial
enterprises, yet the degree of contemporary IT-enabled change in the
non-profit sectors is at least as great, <span class="il">and</span> the challenges arguably
stiffer.<br>
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Based on these general areas, some indicative themes might include:<br>
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• Theoretical alternatives to diffusion theory: institutional theory,
actor-network theory, contextualism, critical theory, complexity
theory etc.<br>
• Empirical studies of “evidence-based management” , highlighting
barriers <span class="il">and</span> facilitators to the adoption of IS theory.<br>
• Studies of emergent risk factors in high complexity projects, such
as inter-organizational systems<br>
• The influence of organisational culture <span class="il">and</span> climate on innovation
uptake, including the interaction between multiple organisational
contexts<br>
• Developments in diffusion theory to address organisational
innovation as opposed to individual adoption decisions<br>
• Ethnographical studies of change, <span class="il">and</span> other intensive longitudinal
investigations (e.g. historical studies)<br>
• Studies using mixed method approaches<br>
• Action research investigations emphasising partnership with
practice, including the pitfalls of such joint endeavours<br>• E-government <span class="il">and</span> public sector reform, emphasizing the role of IT as
an enabler <span class="il">and</span> the specific features of innovation in this domain<br>
• Exploring novel intra-organisational contexts, such as non-mandated
innovation at middle management tiers & the front line (e.g. skunk
works)<br>
• Success <span class="il">and</span> <span class="il">failures</span> of IS in the development context<br>
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Types of submission<br>
<span class="il">Papers</span> addressing any aspect of the conference theme will be welcome
but this does not preclude general submissions that are relevant to
the work of the Working Group. As well as full length research <span class="il">papers</span>
presenting mature investigations (approx. 7000 words), we would also
welcome shorter position <span class="il">papers</span> (1500 words max.) of a more polemical
nature. Bridging the gap with practice is an important aim of <span class="il">WG8</span>.<span class="il">6</span>. Practice
reports (3000) from practitioners will thus be particularly welcome (e.g. case studies). Panel proposals <span class="il">and</span> posters may also be
submitted. The former should outline the aims of the Panel with
details of participants; <span class="il">for</span> posters, a short abstract (300 words)
should be provided.<br>
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Publication<br>
All accepted <span class="il">papers</span> will be published in book form in Springer’s
Journal series: <span class="il">IFIP</span> Advances in Information <span class="il">and</span> Communication
Technology. We also have agreement with the Journal of Strategic
Information Systems (JSIS) to have selected <span class="il">papers</span> reviewed <span class="il">for</span>
further development <span class="il">and</span> possible publication in the Journal. <span class="il">Papers</span>
will be selected <span class="il">and</span> developed in collaboration with the Editors of
the Journal. Those that are ultimately accepted will appear together
as a mini “Special Issue”. <span class="il">Papers</span> selected will be in terms of their
strategic focus <span class="il">and</span> potential impact on research <span class="il">and</span> practice, <span class="il">and</span> <span class="il">for</span>
acceptance will need to meet the Journal's normal high acceptance
criteria.<br>
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Doctoral Consortium<br>
The conference will be preceded by one day doctoral consortium, to be
chaired by Professor Jan Pries-Heje (Roskilde University, Denmark).
This is intended <span class="il">for</span> researchers undertaking a PhD or Professional
Doctorate in areas broadly aligned with the main themes of the
conference. Researchers may present work at any stage of their
studies. The consortium aims to provide: an opportunity <span class="il">for</span> small
group in-depth discussions, supervised by senior IS faculty;
appreciation of work in progress of other doctoral researchers;
identification of cognate research related to participants’ interests.
Candidates are invited to submit a 500 - 1000 word abstract
summarizing the aims, method <span class="il">and</span> relevancy of their work, together with a brief overview of results if appropriate.<br>
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Important Dates<br>
Paper submission deadline: 5 November 2012<br>
Acceptance notification: 7 January 2013<br>
Final camera-ready copy: 28 February 2013<br>
Early-registration: 30 January 2013<br>
Conference: 27-29 June 2013<br>
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Further details of submission procedures, will be published on the
conference web-site in due course.<br>
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The Venue<br>
The conference will be held at the prestigious Indian Institute of
Management Bangalore, India. Bangalore is now known as the Silicon
Valley of India because of its position as the nation's leading IT exporter. Bangalore lies in the southeast of the South Indian state of Karnataka; it is a major economic <span class="il">and</span> cultural hub <span class="il">and</span> the fastest
growing major metropolis in India. Bangalore is home to many of the
most well-recognized colleges <span class="il">and</span> research institutions in India.
Numerous public sector organizations, software companies, aerospace,
telecommunications, <span class="il">and</span> defence companies are located in the city. Due
to its high elevation, Bangalore usually enjoys a moderate climate
throughout the year.<br>
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Further information about host institution can be obtained from<br>
<a href="http://www.iimb.ernet.in/about-institute" target="_blank">http://www.iimb.ernet.in/about-institute</a><br>
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Programme Committee<br>Dolphy Abraham (Alliance University, India)<br>
Md. Mahfuz Ashraf (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)<br>
Michel Avital (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark)<br>
Jeff Baker (American University of Sharjah, UAE)<br>
Deborah Bunker (University of Sydney, Australia)<br>
Lemuria Carter (North Carolina A & T State University, USA)<br>
Hsin Chen (University of Bedfordshire, UK)<br>
Ioanna Constantiou (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark)<br>
Jan Damsgaard (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark)<br>
Jan Devos (University College West-Flanders, Belgium)<br>
Brian Fitzgerald (University of Limerick, Ireland)<br>
Bob Galliers (Bentley University, USA)<br>
Roya Gholami (Aston Business School, UK)<br>
Babita Gupta (California State University, Monterey Bay, USA)<br>
Arul Chib (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)<br>
Andreas Eckhardt (Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany)<br>
Andreas Gadatsch (Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Germany)<br>
Åke Grönlund (Örebro University, Sweden)<br>
M.P. Gupta (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India)<br>
G Harindranath (Royal Holloway, UK)<br>
Richard Heeks (Manchester University, UK)<br>
Alfonso Durán Heras (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)<br>
Vikas Jain (University of Tampa, USA)<br>
Marijn Janssen (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)<br>
Anand Jeyaraj (Wright State University, USA)<br>
Atreyi Kankanhalli (National University of Singapore, Singapore)<br>
Karlheinz Kautz (The University of Wollongong, Australia)<br>
Tor J. Larsen (Norwegian School of Management, Norway)<br>
Sven Laumer (University of Bamberg, Germany)<br>
Gonzalo Leon (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)<br>
Linda Levine (Independent Researcher Consultant & University of Sydney, Australia)<br>
Kalle Lyytinen (Case Western Reserve University)<br>
Lars Mathiassen (Georgia State University, USA)<br>
Ulf Melin (Linkoping University, Sweden)<br>
Amit Mitra (University of the West of England, UK)<br>
Michael D. Myers (University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand)<br>
Mike Newman (University of Manchester, UK)<br>
Peter Axel Nielsen (Aalborg University, Denmark)<br>
Markus Nüttgens (Universität Hamburg, Germany)<br>
Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou (Brunel University, UK)<br>
Jan Pries-Heje (Roskilde University, Denmark)<br>
Andrew Schwarz (Louisiana State University, USA)<br>
Mahmud Akhter Shareef (North South Universitty, Bangladesh)<br>
Mohini Singh (RMIT, Australia)<br>
Shirish Srivastava (HEC Paris, France)<br>
Carsten Sorensen (London School of Economics, UK)<br>
Heidi Tscherning (ESADE Business School, Spain)<br>
Jason Thatcher (Clemson University, USA)<br>
Nils Urbach (EBS Business School, Germany)<br>
David Wainwright (Northumbria University, UK)<br>
Vishanth Weerakkody (Brunel University, UK)<br>
Michael D. Williams (Swansea University, UK)<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Ph.D.<br>Senior Lecturer in Information Systems & E-Business<br>Director of Postgraduate Research Students<br>The College of Business, Economics and Law<br>
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