Abstract
Field-based case studies are uniquely suited to exploring the complex challenges of digital transformation. We propose that real discussion cases (developed from rigorously-researched field-based case studies) can trigger useful discourse that helps scholars improve theories addressing complex digital transformation challenges. To advance this argument we undertook an extreme-case study to examine the practices and theoretical contributions of an exceptionally impactful researcher in a non- IT domain (Sumantra Ghoshal, an international management scholar who conducted many field- base case studies and produced many real discussion cases). Based on our extreme-case study findings we consider implications for research on digital transformation.
Recommended Citation
Gogan, Janis L. and Murungi, David, "Studying Complex IT Challenges? Discuss Real Cases" (2018). BLED 2018 Proceedings. 38.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/bled2018/38