Interorganisational Systems (IOS)
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Objectives |
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The lecture concentrates on interorganisational systems and business networks, aiming to explore the contingencies and strategies that lie behind the evolution of IOS, networking and new e-commerce business cases.
Drawing on case examples as well as theoretical concepts, the configuration and management of networks as well as the design and implications of IOS will be discussed from various perspectives, such as strategic management, organization theory, information management and IS development.
Specifically, the course will explore examples of interorganisational information systems (IOIS) in the healthcare sector. Students will work in groups on mini research projects focusing on various aspects of IOIS in healthcare.
Tentative Course Content |
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The course consists of two parts. The lecture focuses on the following topics:
| Introduction | Understanding the increasing role of networks, critical reflection of the transformation of industrial organisation |
| Networks & IOS | Strategic rationale for networking and the role of technology |
| Standards | The role and diffusion of standards for IOS |
| Theory | Explaining the proliferation of networks from different theoretical perspectives |
| Network management | The specifics of managing a network environment |
| Electronic Business | Technology driven business innovation |
As part of the exercises students will be introduced to business research techniques. Subsequently they will conduct a mini research project on their own. Their research design and their findings will be discussed in class.
Assessment |
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Marking will be based on one written exam and continuous assessment of group assignments.
During the introductory session of the module (14.10.2008), groups will be formed and an intial set of assignments will be given. The participation in these exercises is mandatory. Further details will then be provided.
For all students not being able to attend the introductory session all necessary information will be published here on the same day.Course Schedule/Resources |
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Please register for the course on OpenUSS. All material of the course will be published on OpenUSS.
| Date | Title/ Description | Material | |
| 14.10.2008 | Course Information & Organisation | pdf, 121 KB, 14.10.08 |
Recommended reading |
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- Berlecon Research Report:
- E-Business Standards in Deutschland, 2003.
- Bryman, A., Bell, E.:
- business research methods. New York. 2007.
- Saunders, M., Lewis, Ph., Thornhill, A.:
- Research Methods for Business Students. Essex. 2007.
- Klein, S.:
- Interorganisationssysteme und Unternehmensnetzwerke - Wechselwirkungen zwischen organisatorischer und informationstechnischer Entwicklung. Wiesbaden 1996.
- Malone, T.W., Yates, J., Benjamin, R.I.:
- Electronic Markets and Hierarchies, CACM - Communications of the ACM, Volume 30 (6) (1987) , pp. 484 - 497
- Porter, M.E.:
- Strategy and the Internet, in: Harvard Business Review, March 2001. pdf
- Riemer, K.:
- Introduction to Strategy (Teaching Note), 2002.
- Riemer, K., Klein, St.:
- Network Management Framework, in: Klein, St., Poulymenakou, A. (Eds.): Managing Dynamic Networks - Organizational Perspectives of Technology Enabled Inter-firm Collaboration, 2006.
- Riemer, K., Gogolin, M., Klein S.:
- Introduction to Organizational Networks (Teaching Note), 2002.
- Wigand, R. T.; Picot; A.; Reichwald, R.:
- Information, Organization and Management - Expanding Markets and Corporate Boundaries. Chichester 1997/2008 (chapters 1, 2, 5 - 7).
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[German edition: Picot, A.; Reichwald, R.; Wigand, R. T.: Die grenzenlose Unternehmung. Wiesbaden 2003.]
Page Contents
- Announcements
- Objectives
- Tentative Course Content
- Assessment
- Course Schedule/Resources
- Recommended reading
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