Information systems in value configurations
Abstract
Purpose
This paper proposes a value configuration approach for managing information technology in enterprises.
Design/methodology/approach
This conceptual research paper is concerned with industrial management and data systems from the perspective of value configurations. The value configuration approach consists of value shop, vale chain and value network.
Findings
The contingent approach to information technology management can be applied to value configurations.
Originality/value
Traditionally, data systems in industrial management have been supporting value chains. Recently, alternative value configurations have emerged. Specifically, the value shop and the value network are alternative value configurations. This paper makes an important contribution to insights into information systems depending on value configurations. The final section of this paper suggests that industrial management might expand from value chain management to value shop management, as firms become electronic businesses.
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Citation
Gottschalk, P. (2006), "Information systems in value configurations", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 106 No. 7, pp. 1060-1070. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570610688922
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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