How ‘Big Data’ Can Make Big Impact: Findings from a Systematic Review and a Longitudinal Case Study

International Journal of Production Economics, Forthcoming

33 Pages Posted: 20 Mar 2015

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Samuel Fosso Wamba

Toulouse Business School

Shahriar Akter

University of Wollongong - School of Management, Operations and Marketing

Andrew J Edwards

The University of Sydney; Macquarie University

Geoffrey Chopin

Independent

Denis Gnanzou

Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle

Date Written: February 11, 2015

Abstract

Big data has the potential to revolutionize the art of management. Despite the high operational and strategic impacts, there is a paucity of empirical research to assess the business value of big data. Drawing on a systematic review and case study findings, this paper presents an interpretive framework that analyzes the definitional perspectives and the applications of big data. The paper also provides a general taxonomy that helps broaden the understanding of big data and its role in capturing business value. The synthesis of the diverse concepts within the literature on big data provides deeper insights into achieving value through big data strategy and implementation.

Keywords: big data, analytics, business value, issues, case study, emergency services, literature review

Suggested Citation

Fosso Wamba, Samuel and Akter, Shahriar and Edwards, Andrew J and Chopin, Geoffrey and Gnanzou, Denis, How ‘Big Data’ Can Make Big Impact: Findings from a Systematic Review and a Longitudinal Case Study (February 11, 2015). International Journal of Production Economics, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2577073

Samuel Fosso Wamba (Contact Author)

Toulouse Business School ( email )

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Toulouse, 31068
France

Shahriar Akter

University of Wollongong - School of Management, Operations and Marketing ( email )

Building 40
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong, 2522
Australia

Andrew J Edwards

The University of Sydney ( email )

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2006
Australia

Macquarie University ( email )

North Ryde
Sydney, New South Wales 2109
Australia

Geoffrey Chopin

Independent ( email )

Denis Gnanzou

Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle ( email )

102 rue de Coureilles
La Rochelle, 17000
France

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