The Power of Patterns and Pattern Recognition When Developing Information-Based Strategy.

Author List: Clemons, Eric K.;
Journal of Management Information Systems, 2010, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 69-95.
The article discusses competitive advantage, profitability, and the evolution of organizational structures. Six patterns are identified, which are derived from case studies, theoretical work, and empirical analysis of relevant data. A forecast is offered for the intersection of economics, information science and business strategy for the second and third decades of the 21st century. Topics discussed include the impact of changes in transaction costs on corporate boundaries, competitive advantages conferred by resource endowments, hyper-differentiation of products and services, and the geometry of distribution.
Keywords: hyperdifferentiation;newly vulnerable markets;outsourcing risks;platform envelopment strategies;resonance marketing;resource-based competitive advantage;strategic information systems;transaction costs of outsourcing
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#254 0.197 level levels higher patterns activity results structures lower evolution significant analysis degree data discussed implications stable cluster exist relationships identify
#36 0.148 competitive advantage strategic systems information sustainable sustainability dynamic opportunities capabilities environments environmental turbulence turbulent dynamics key quest create sustained ability
#279 0.134 field work changes new years time change major period year end use past early century half traditional areas established strong
#212 0.115 business digital strategy value transformation economy technologies paper creation digitization strategies environment focus net-enabled services processes insights challenges key response
#82 0.099 case study studies paper use research analysis interpretive identify qualitative approach understanding critical development managerial elements exploring points positivist presents
#151 0.061 costs cost switching reduce transaction increase benefits time economic production transactions savings reduction impact services reduced affect expected optimal associated