Creating Theoretical Research Frameworks Using Multiple Methods: Insight from Ict4d Investigations

ISBN-13: 9781498779951 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 399 str.

Sergey V. Samoilenko; Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson

Opis

This book demonstrates, in a step-by-step fashion, the development of theoretically sound information technology and communications for developing an (ICT4D) research program. It outlines a path for linking grand theories with context-specific case studies. It guides readers through building complex methodologies relying on parametric and non-parametric data analytic and data mining techniques. Finally, the book demonstrates some of the ways for inquiring into the issues associated with the dynamic nature of organizations, industries, and economies, as well as some of the practical means for improving their performance.

Spis treści

Introduction. Overview on ICT4D Research. Overview on Neo-Classical Growth Accounting. Overview on Chaos & Complex Systems Theory. Product Life Cycle Theory. Overview on Decision Tree Induction. Overview on Cluster Analysis. Overview on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Overview on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Overview of Neural Networks (NN). Inquiry into heterogeneity of the competitive environment (by using CA). Investigation of the sources of heterogeneity of the competitive environment (by using DT). Assessment of the relative efficiency of competitors in heterogeneous environment(by using DEA and DT). Finding sources of relative inefficiencies in heterogeneous environment (by using DEA with MI and DT). Study of the role of a human capital in growth in productivity (by using DEA with SEM). Formulation of investment strategies driven by relative efficiency and growth in productivity (by using DEA with MI). Allocation of investments to optimize economic performance of the product (by using DEA applied to Product Life Cycle theory). Assessing the role of resources vs. utilization of resources in efficient production of economic outputs (by using NN).