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2 Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation |
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2.1 Definition of Core Concepts |
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2.1.1 Representational View of Information Technology |
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2.1.2 Software Sourcing Modes |
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2.1.3 Information Technology Alignment |
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2.2.1 Theoretical Lenses in Software and Sourcing Research |
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2.2.2 The Value of Information Technology |
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2.2.3 Previous Contribution on Software and Sourcing Performance |
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2.2.4 Previous Contribution on Software Alignment |
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2.2.5 The Dynamic Alignment Process |
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3 Preliminary Research Model |
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3.1 Logical Structures of Research Models |
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3.2 Transforming the Dynamic Alignment Process into Alignment Clusters |
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3.2.1 Specification of Concepts Related to the Dynamic Alignment Process |
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3.2.2 Definition of Alignment Clusters and Gestalts |
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3.3 Development of a Preliminary Research Model |
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3.3.1 The Relationship Between Alignment Gestalts and Dynamic Fit |
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3.3.2 The Impact of Dynamic Fit |
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3.3.3 The Impact of Software Sourcing |
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4.1 Philosophical Stance of Study |
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4.2 Conceptualization of Fit |
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4.3 Data Collection and Data Analysis |
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4.3.2 Collection and Interpretation of Qualitative Data |
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4.3.3 Introduction to Test Statistics of Categorical Data |
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5.1 Field Study Companies and Empirical Profiles |
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5.2 Descriptive Analysis of Constructs |
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6.1 Technological Push Innovation |
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6.1.1 Pioneer Innovator Gestalt |
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6.1.2 Technology Push Non-gestalt |
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6.2.1 Ambidextrous Innovator Gestalt |
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6.2.2 Push-Pull Non-gestalt |
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6.3 Business Pull Innovation |
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6.3.1 Cautious Innovator Gestalt |
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6.3.2 Business Pull Non-gestalt |
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6.4.1 Conservative Gestalt |
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6.4.2 No Innovation Non-gestalt |
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7.1 Investigation and Validation of Initial Propositions |
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7.1.1 Relationship Between Alignment Gestalts and Dynamic Fit |
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7.1.2 The Impact of Dynamic Fit on Business Process Performance |
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7.1.3 Impact of Dynamic Fit on Sourcing Performance |
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7.2 Extension and Refinement of Research Model |
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7.2.1 Emerging Relationship Between Sourcing and Business Process Performance |
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7.2.2 The Role of Software Sourcing Modes |
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7.2.3 Moderating Effects of Control on Software Structure Change |
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8.1 Explanatory Research Model on Software Sourcing Value |
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8.2 Theoretical Contributions |
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8.3 Managerial Implications |
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8.4 Limitations and Future Research |
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Appendix A Literature Search Strategy |
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Appendix B Exemplified Items Related to the Dependent Constructs |
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Appendix C Properties of Qualitative Study Based on Dube and Pare (2003) |
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Appendix D High-Level Interview Guideline |
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Appendix E List of Exemplified Evidence Based on Dibbern et al. (2008) |
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Appendix F Chi-Square Distribution Table |
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Appendix G 2 × 3 × 2 Three-Way Contingency Tables for Propositions 6a and 6b |
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References |
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