Le pouvoir panoptique des technologies et systèmes d'information : définition, mesure et implications

Authors

  • Jacques BOULAY ESSCA de Angers, Laboratoire CREDO

Keywords:

, Information systems (IS), Panoptic power, Control, Franchisor-franchisee relationships, Relationship life-cycle

Abstract

This research aims at measuring information systems panoptic power. Based on a lite¬rature review of past empirical research on the subject, it proposes a conceptual model that borrows a foucaldian perspective to explain information systems contribution to organi¬zational control. Our research model is tested based on a multi-organizations and multi IS longitudinal approach within the French franchise sector. Overall, the results support the use of information systems in a control strategy to promote less free-riding behaviour. They suggest IS potential as an organizational control device.

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How to Cite

BOULAY, J. (2007). Le pouvoir panoptique des technologies et systèmes d’information : définition, mesure et implications. Systèmes d’Information Et Management (French Journal of Management Information Systems), 12(4), 33–54. Retrieved from https://revuesim.org/index.php/sim/article/view/212

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2007)

Section

Empirical research

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