Paper Info
Title
Toward an empirical understanding of computer simulation implementation success
Abstract
This study details the empirical development of a seven-factor contingency model of simulation success. The seven factors are software characteristics, operational cost characteristics, software environment characteristics, simulation software output characteristics, organizational support characteristics, initial investment cost characteristics, and task characteristics. This exploratory model is derived from salient factors hypothesized by researchers and practitioners in the simulation and IS literature based on the premise that computer simulation can be classified as a representational DSS. Additional analysis includes use of a regression model to rank the strength of these factors in their relationship to end-user computing satisfaction. The article concludes with discussion considering how the developed model should serve as a guideline for developers of simulation software and support those seeking to use computer simulation in organizational decision making settings.
Year
DOI
Venue
2000
10.1016/S0378-7206(99)00041-5
Information & Management
Keywords
Field
DocType
information systems success,empirical understanding,computer simulation implementation success,computer simulation,decision support systems,end-user computing satisfaction
Information system,Simulation software,Regression analysis,Computer science,Decision support system,Knowledge management,Premise,Software,Contingency theory,Salient
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
37
3
Information & Management
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
11
0.80
16
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Roger McHaney111617.47
Timothy Paul Cronan233326.61