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Information Technology, Improvisation and Crisis Response: Review of Literature and Proposal for Theory

Adrot, Anouck; Robey, Daniel (2008), Information Technology, Improvisation and Crisis Response: Review of Literature and Proposal for Theory, 14th Americas Conference on Information Systems, 2008-08, Toronto, Canada

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Communication / Conférence
Date
2008
Conference title
14th Americas Conference on Information Systems
Conference date
2008-08
Conference city
Toronto
Conference country
Canada
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Adrot, Anouck
Robey, Daniel
Abstract (EN)
Crisis response is generally acknowledged as a crucial aspect of crisis management. Crisis response often requires a need to improvise because the circumstances demand spontaneous innovation that departs from established procedures. Although previous research has acknowledged improvisation as a valuable component of crisis response, it has not provided adequate conceptual understanding of improvisation. Moreover, studies on the role played by information technology (IT) in crisis are inconsistent regarding the ways that IT may support improvised responses. As a result, few recommendations could be formulated to guide practitioners in using IT to respond to crises, thereby wasting crucial resources. This paper proposes a definition of improvisation that emphasizes its relationship to dynamic capabilities and organizational routines. Using this definition, we analyze the literature on crisis management. The results show that IT enables the reuse of existing resources in novel and spontaneous ways but also supports collaboration and leadership expertise.
Subjects / Keywords
Information Technology; Improvisation and Crisis Response
JEL
M1 - Business Administration

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