Process-based view of agility: The value contribution of IT and the effects on process outcomes

International Journal of Accounting Information Systems

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 297-313

  Raschke, Robyn L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA   (United States)

Author keywords

Agility; Business process agility; Dynamic capabilities; Order fulfillment; Process outcomes; Purchasing

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649454763     PISSN: 14670895     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.accinf.2010.09.005     Document Type: Article

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