Exploring the application of the Delphi method as a forecasting tool in Information Systems and Technologies research

Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Volumn 26, Issue 9, 2014, Pages 987-999

  Gallego, Dolores ^a   Bueno, Salvador ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD PABLO DE OLAVIDE   (Spain)

Author keywords

Delphi method; expert panel; guidelines; Information Systems and Information Technologies; literature review

Indexed keywords

DELPHI ANALYSIS; EXPERT SYSTEM; FORECASTING METHOD; GUIDELINE; INFORMATION SYSTEM; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; LITERATURE REVIEW; TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION;

EID: 84906248651     PISSN: 09537325     EISSN: 14653990     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2014.941348     Document Type: Article

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