Blockchain Adoption from an Interorganizational Systems Perspective -- A Mixed-Methods Approach

Werner F; Basalla M; Schneider J; Hays D; vom Brocke J

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the potential influence of blockchain technology adoption on a company?s competitive performance from an interorganizational systems perspective. A research framework is derived based on expert interviews and tested with a quantitative survey. The results show, that by offering traceability and immutability of transactions, blockchain technology could positively impact a company?s competitive performance. The study further identified a positive influence of smart contract technology on partnering flexibility and competitive performance.

Keywords

Blockchain; mixed-Methods Research; interorganizational Systems; competitive Performance

Cite as

Werner, F., Basalla, M., Schneider, J., Hays, D., & vom Brocke, J. (2021). Blockchain Adoption from an Interorganizational Systems Perspective — A Mixed-Methods Approach. Information Systems Management, 38(2), 135–150.

Details

Publication type
Research article (journal)

Peer reviewed
Yes

Publication status
Published

Year
2021

Journal
Information Systems Management

Volume
38

Issue
2

Start page
135

End page
150

ISSN
1058-0530

DOI