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Factors Influencing Information System Flexibility: An Interpretive Flexibility Perspective

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  • Ruey-Shun Chen

    (China University of Technology, Taiwan)

  • Chia-Ming Sun

    (National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Taiwan)

  • Marilyn M. Helms

    (Dalton State College, USA)

  • Wen-Jang (Kenny) Jih

    (Middle Tennessee State University, USA)

Abstract

Information System (IS) flexibility has been regarded as an important indicator of information technology success. This article provides a model of IS flexibility encompassing all stages of IS implementation and usage. The model considers the cognitive factors from IS staff and users as important leveraging IS flexibility with adaptation activities. A review of constructs extending from the interpretive flexibility perspective in the literature is used to identify these cognitive factors. By hypothesizing the relationships among these cognitive factors, IS flexibility, and adaptation activities several propositions are identified. Empirical testing is then warranted to refute or validate the propositions.

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  • Ruey-Shun Chen & Chia-Ming Sun & Marilyn M. Helms & Wen-Jang (Kenny) Jih, 2009. "Factors Influencing Information System Flexibility: An Interpretive Flexibility Perspective," International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS), IGI Global, vol. 5(1), pages 32-43, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeis00:v:5:y:2009:i:1:p:32-43
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    1. Sanjay Chaudhary & P. K. Suri, 2021. "Ranking the Factors Influencing e-Trading Usage in Agricultural Marketing," Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Springer;Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, vol. 22(3), pages 233-249, September.

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