Unpacking digital options thinking for innovation renewal: a clinical inquiry into car connectivity

2023 | European Journal of Information Systems | Citations: 2

Authors: Svahn, Fredrik; Kristensson, Martin

Abstract: Options thinking is a powerful approach for managing uncertainty and change in d ... Expand

Abstract: Options thinking is a powerful approach for managing uncertainty and change in digital environments. It is recognised as a structured process for identifying, developing, and realising options into novel products and services. At Volvo Cars, we have learned it can also become a powerful instrument for innovation renewal, although it can be difficult to apply because it challenges existing firm practices. We elaborate this tension by presenting digital options strategizing as a process of applying options thinking to negotiate capability gaps and configure innovation resources. Our clinical study reveals that this facilitates innovation renewal through emergent processes, practice-oriented design, and opportunity-driven management. Collapse

Topics: innovation management mobile application Android digital innovation Google+

Methods: design methodology action research qualitative interview

Theories: dynamic capabilities theory

Harness Mobility: Managing the Off-Task Property

2010 | DESRIST | Citations: 0

Authors: Andersson, Bo; Keller, Christina

Abstract: Technological advancements in mobile computing and wireless networks open up to ... Expand

Abstract: Technological advancements in mobile computing and wireless networks open up to new applications and new user-groups in the mobile workforce. However, a considerable part of the mobile workforce, such as e.g. drivers or healthcare staff, is chiefly performing other tasks than interacting with their computers. As a result, they are not able to pay attention to computer interaction, making them mainly off computer tasks. The aim of the paper is to develop a design theory to manage off-task situations in mobile computing. Interviews were performed with developers of an information system comprising mobile devices for drivers. From the interviews, a design of an artifact and a design theory based on a strategy to automate routine administration task using place awareness is presented. The eight components of IS design theory by Gregor and Jones is applied as a theoretical framework. Collapse

Topics: mobile system risk management digital service TuneIn

Methods: design theory qualitative interview field study personal interview case study