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                While writing a great case has some similarities with empirical research that is based on case study methodology, there is a major difference between them.  Case based empirical research is focused on understanding why a business condition exists, while a case is used as a learning tool.  […]

Edited by Wendy K. Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Paula Jarzabkowski, Ann Langley Oxford University Press, Hardcover, ISBN: 9780198754428, 593 pages, 2017 Mehmet G. Yalcin, Ph.D. Keywords: paradox, dialectics, dualities “The linguistic origin of the word paradox derives from two Greek words para (beyond) and doxa (belief); a paradox, therefore, is one that is incredible, absurd, […]

Feature Editor:  Varun Grover VGrover@walton.uark.edu A key challenge of the Ph.D. experience is that many highly qualified students have a disconnect on the purpose of a Ph.D. in a business field in the first place. This is a serious problem because such disconnects increase the likelihood of students dropping out of their Ph.D. programs, increase […]

Guest Editors: Yi-Su Chen, Barbara Klein, and Joy Beatty | University of Michigan – Dearborn Background: The incorporation of games into teaching and learning in business school courses holds the potential for enhancing students learning and retention. From their earliest days, humans learn naturally through play and games; and these approaches may enhance learning even […]

DECISION SCIENCES INSTITUTE 51st ANNUAL CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA NOVEMBER 21-23, 2020 Decision Sciences in the Age of Connectivity Understanding the challenges and expanding the opportunities of the connected business world The rapid advancements in connectivity enabled by technologies such as cloud computing and internet of things have brought about a fundamental change in how […]

Keynote or plenary speakers add value, offer expertise and insight, and often inspire audiences. At this year’s 2019 DSI Annual Conference, two keynote sessions scheduled plan to do just that. Rahul Basole will open with his address titled “Strategy and Structure: Visualizing Complex Ecosystems” taking place on Saturday, November 23. Following on Sunday, Anubhav Shrivastava […]

Very early on, Board members of the American Institute for Decision Sciences, now the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), knew offering professional development opportunities at the annual conferences was important to add value to its program. Today, workshops, panel discussions and consortia continue that tradition.  Four consortia are once again offered at the 2019 DSI Annual […]

At this year’s annual conference, DSI is proud to offer over 40 professional development workshops, panels and tutorial sessions. Many are new to the program this year. Below is a brief description of many of the workshops to be found in the conference schedule. Be sure to highlight several of these on your personal schedule. […]

The Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) is seeking qualified candidates for Co-Editor of the Decision Sciences Journal by encouraging applications and nominations for this position. The Co-Editor will serve four years, starting with January 1, 2020, and may be reappointed for an additional two years. The basic responsibility of the Decision Sciences Co-Editor is to publish […]