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Silva, Leiser

Research Interests (7)

List of Topics (7)

Topic Weight Topic Terms
0.352 power perspective process study rational political perspectives politics theoretical longitudinal case social rationality formation construction
0.243 change organizational implementation case study changes management organizations technology organization analysis successful success equilibrium radical
0.175 information strategy strategic technology management systems competitive executives role cio chief senior executive cios sis
0.116 information research literature systems framework review paper theoretical based potential future implications practice discussed current
0.113 theory theories theoretical paper new understanding work practical explain empirical contribution phenomenon literature second implications
0.109 processes interaction new interactions temporal structure research emergent process theory address temporally core discussion focuses
0.107 systems information management development presented function article discussed model personnel general organization described presents finally

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Article Keywords (23)

case study 1 corruption 1 deep structure 1 Developing countries 1
government 1 Guatemala 1 health informatics 1 health information systems 1
hospital information systems 1 information systems security management 1 information systems security standards 1 institutionalization 1
implementation 1 IS strategy 1 Latin America 1 organizational change 1
Power and politics 1 politics 1 power 1 public organization 1
punctuated equilibrium 1 security management code of practice 1 strategic information systems 1

Articles (2)

FIGHTING AGAINST WINDMILLS: STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEEP STRUCTURES. (MIS Quarterly, 2007)
Authors: Abstract:
    This paper focuses on the process of implementing strategic information systems (SIS) by studying the radical changes it may bring to an organization's deep structure. It argues that a full understanding of the process of implementation of such systems should include not only technical aspects but also the social dynamics of an organization; specifically core values, distribution of power and mechanisms of control. A theoretical framework is formulated based on punctuated equilibrium and previous SIS literature, and is applied to an exploratory case study conducted in a Latin American public organization. The case study depicts how the initiative to implement SIS was the result of external and internal disturbances. The case analysis highlights relationships between an organization's deep structure and SIS implementation. The paper concludes by discussing the theoretical and practical implications of the study. These include (1) the role of the formal organizational structure in influencing the outcome of SIS implementations, (2) the impact of exogenous contingencies such as elections and external funding that may create a sense of crisis and (3) the influence of newcomers who may be brought in to solve the crisis.
CIRCUITS OF POWER IN CREATING DE JURE STANDARDS: SHAPING AN INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY STANDARD. (MIS Quarterly, 2006)
Authors: Abstract:
    This paper addresses the role of power and politics in setting standards. It examines the interaction of external contingencies, powerful agents, resources, meaning, and membership of relevant social and institutional groupings in generating successful political outcomes. To study these interactions, the paper adopts the circuits of power, a theoretical framework taken from the social sciences, and applies it to understanding the creation and development of the first standard in information security management. An informal group of UK security chiefs sparked off a process which led first to BS7799, the British standard, and later to ISO 17799, the international standard. The case study portrays how the institutionalization of this ad hoc development process results from the interactions of power among the stakeholders involved. The case study also shows how the different interests and objectives of the stakeholders were influenced by exogenous contingencies and institutional forces. The paper discusses theoretical and practical implications for the future development of such standards.