Mapping the Metaverse – Knowledge Generation Structures in a Nascent Ecosystem

2023 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Pohsner, Henrik; Hanelt, André

Abstract: The so called Metaverse is among the most popular emerging themes in contempora ... Expand

Abstract: The so called Metaverse is among the most popular emerging themes in contemporary business and academic discourses related to digital transformation. Beside the hype and buzz around the topic, recent research has established important progress related to the technical foundations and use-case scenarios. However, the preconditions to manifest these promising potentials, that is the underlying socio-technical ecosystem, is, to date, not well-understood. In particular, we still do not know much about the key building blocks of technical knowledge and who creates this knowledge base necessary for the Metaverse. Therefore, in this study, employing cluster-analysis to a complex dataset involving 2297 Metaverse-patents, we reveal key areas of technological knowledge as well as important actor groups shaping the development of the knowledge base. Building upon these inductively derived knowledge generation structures, we discuss important implications for managers and academics and propose an Information Systems research agenda to further explore the emerging Metaverse ecosystem. Collapse

Topics: virtual reality knowledge base database system IT skill innovation management

Methods: cluster analysis machine learning classification method theoretical contribution

The Impact of Subscription Reciprocity on Charitable Content Creation and Sharing: Evidence from Twitter on Giving Tuesday

2021 | Management Information Systems Quarterly | Citations: 0

Authors: Tan, Jane; Lu, Yingda; Tan, Yong

Abstract: Social broadcasting sites have grown from an information diffusion channel to a ... Expand

Abstract: Social broadcasting sites have grown from an information diffusion channel to a public medium that facilitates public conversations of charitable social movements. Two mechanisms foster user participation in charitable social movements: content creation and content sharing. Users can create original content to express their attitude of giving and promote their most valued nonprofit organizations, enriching the depth of the conversation. They can also share others' content to expedite the diffusion of high-quality content, expanding the breadth of the discussion. This paper investigates the impact of reciprocal and nonreciprocal followees (i.e., a followee is an account to which other users subscribe) on followers' decisions to create and share content. Analyzing the charitable movement of Giving Tuesday on Twitter, we find that original charitable content creation is prompted by reciprocal followees' participation but not nonreciprocal followees' participation in this movement. We also find that charitable content sharing is evoked by both reciprocal and nonreciprocal followees, with nonreciprocal followees having a greater impact. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings. Collapse

Topics: Twitter social media social influence social capital social media marketing

Methods: robustness check simulation longitudinal research instrumental variables estimation theoretical contribution

Theories: complexity theory

Using Design-Science Based Gamification to Improve Organizational Security Training and Compliance

2020 | Journal of Management Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Silic, Mario; Lowry, Paul Benjamin

Abstract: We conducted a design-science research project to improve an organization's comp ... Expand

Abstract: We conducted a design-science research project to improve an organization's compound problems of (1) unsuccessful employee phishing prevention and (2) poorly received internal security training. To do so, we created a gamified security training system focusing on two factors: (1) enhancing intrinsic motivation through gamification and (2) improving security learning and efficacy. Our key theoretical contribution is proposing a recontextualized kernel theory from the hedonic-motivation system adoption model that can be used to assess employee security constructs along with their intrinsic motivations and coping for learning and compliance. A six-month field study with 420 participants shows that fulfilling users' motivations and coping needs through gamified security training can result in statistically significant positive behavioral changes. We also provide a novel empirical demonstration of the conceptual importance of "appropriate challenge" in this context. We vet our work using the principles of proof-of-concept and proof-of-value, and we conclude with a research agenda that leads toward final proof-in-use. Collapse

Topics: IT security training gamification electronic mail phishing intrinsic motivation

Methods: kernel theory design artifact design principle experimental group multivariate analysis of variance

Theories: hedonic motivation system adoption model motivation theory information systems theory