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2015 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Applicability of Environmental Scanning Systems: A Systematic List Approach to Requirements Criteria

Authors : Stefan Bischoff, Jörg H. Mayer, Timm Weitzel, Reiner Quick

Published in: Business Intelligence for New-Generation Managers

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Abstract

The increasing volatility of their companies’ environment is a growing concern for executives. Environmental scanning systems should enable them to focus earlier on emerging threats and opportunities. A lack of applicability means that concepts often go unused in practice. But what does applicability mean for environmental scanning systems design? Adhering to the design science paradigm, this article contributes to better information systems (IS) design by developing a systematic list approach to requirements criteria that specify the applicability of environmental scanning systems. The criteria are derived from the principle of economic efficiency, use findings from the absorptive capacity theory, and can be applied to both evaluate existing environmental scanning systems and develop a new, more applicable generation. The findings should also be applicable to other IS domains.

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Metadata
Title
Applicability of Environmental Scanning Systems: A Systematic List Approach to Requirements Criteria
Authors
Stefan Bischoff
Jörg H. Mayer
Timm Weitzel
Reiner Quick
Copyright Year
2015
Book
Business Intelligence for New-Generation Managers

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-15695-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-15696-5

Copyright Year: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15696-5_4