Problem resolution with business analytics
A task-technology fit perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12420293 |
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| Authors | Givemore Muchenje (0000-0003-3694-8656, Tampere University, corresponding author), Marko Seppänen (0000-0003-2106-9528, Tampere University), Hongxiu Li (0000-0002-7447-1222, Tampere University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 118-138 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Internet Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-2243 • E-ISSN: 2054-5657 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/intr-07-2023-0527 |
| OpenAlex | W4396894845 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
Purpose The study explores the extent to which business analytics can address business problems using the task-technology fit theory. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative research approach of pattern matching was adopted for data analysis and 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Four propositions derived from the literature on task-technology fit are compared to emerging core themes from the empirical data. Findings The study establishes the relationships between various forms of fit, arguing that the iterative application of business analytics improves problem understanding and solutions, and contends that both under-fit and over-fit can be acceptable due to the increasing costs of achieving ideal fit and potential unaffected outcomes, respectively. The study demonstrates that managers should appreciate that there may be a distinction between those who create business analytics solutions and those who apply business analytics solutions to solve problems. Originality/value Extant studies on business analytics have not focused on how the match between business analytics and tasks affects the level to which problems can be addressed that determines business value. This study enriches the literature on business analytics by linking business analytics and business value through problem resolution demonstrated by task-technology fit. To the authors’ knowledge, this study might be the first to apply pattern matching to study the fit between technology and tasks
Analytics · Artifact-centric business process model · Business · Business analysis · Business analytics · Business Intelligence · Business model · Business process · Business process modeling · Business Value · Data science · Knowledge management · Management · Originality · Qualitative research · Sociology · Task (project management · Big Data and Business Intelligence · Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence · Computer Science · Data Quality and Management · Marketing
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