Research on Dual-Sourcing Strategy Impact

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What is the key finding regarding leaders' approach to skills scarcity compared to laggards?

Leaders face fewer challenges related to skills scarcity.

Leaders significantly excel in addressing skills scarcity.

Laggards employ more innovative strategies than leaders.

Leaders and laggards approach skills scarcity similarly. (correct)

What strategy is recommended for addressing skills scarcity?

A centralized sourcing strategy.

A single sourcing strategy.

A dual-sourcing strategy. (correct)

A flexible sourcing strategy.

Which of the following statements about leaders and laggards is true based on the findings?

Leaders have a more innovative approach than laggards when facing scarcity.

Laggards are more likely to adopt a dual-sourcing strategy.

Both leaders and laggards are equally effective at addressing skills scarcity. (correct)

Leaders primarily focus on internal sourcing of skills.

What implication does the finding about leaders and laggards have for organizations?

Organizations could benefit from implementing a dual-sourcing strategy. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the research, what does 'laggards' most likely refer to?

Organizations that are slow to adapt to market changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main assumption made by Armstrong and Overton regarding late respondents?

Late respondents are more similar to nonrespondents. Signup and view all the answers

According to Armstrong and Overton, what should be compared to assess differences in key control variables?

Early respondents and late respondents. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between late respondents and nonrespondents in Armstrong and Overton's view?

Late respondents are considered more similar to nonrespondents. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect do Armstrong and Overton believe is important to assess in survey research?

The differences between early and late respondents. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of survey research, how should early and late respondents be viewed according to Armstrong and Overton?

As potentially showing variance in key variables. Signup and view all the answers

What factor was identified as having the largest effect size between the two groups?

Integrated data management Signup and view all the answers

Which factor was ranked as having a smaller effect size than both digital processes and CEO priority?

Agility Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has the smallest effect size among the listed factors?

Open innovation ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

In the context of this study, which of the following factors does NOT represent a component of digital strategy?

Integrated data management Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most likely to influence an organization's adaptability to change?

CEO priority Signup and view all the answers

What is the average range indicating the strength of the anticipated impacts?

3.7-3.8 on a 5-point scale Signup and view all the answers

What does a score ranging from 3.7 to 3.8 on the scale suggest about the anticipated impacts?

They are expected to have moderate strength Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the variation in anticipated impacts based on the provided information?

They do not vary much at all Signup and view all the answers

How would one describe a score of 3.7-3.8 on a 5-point scale in terms of impact strength?

Moderate to high Signup and view all the answers

Which scale reflects the strength of anticipated impacts based on the provided information?

5-point scale with ratings averaging 3.7-3.8 Signup and view all the answers

What do the guiding frameworks in the research structure primarily serve to do?

Provide a foundation for the research methodology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the research structure mentioned?

To display relationships among various components of the study Signup and view all the answers

How does the research structure enhance the overall research project?

By providing a clear visual representation of the research process Signup and view all the answers

In what way might the guiding frameworks influence the outcome of the research?

By shaping the interpretation of the results Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about research structure is NOT accurate?

Research structure is static and does not change throughout the project. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Findings

There were no significant differences in how leaders and laggards approached skills scarcity.
A dual-sourcing strategy is recommended.

Impact Strength

The strength of anticipated impacts is similar across both groups (leaders and laggards) with an average range of 3.7 to 3.8 on a 5-point scale.

Effect Size

The effect size differs in the order of integrated data management, CEO priority, security strategy, digital processes, digital strategy, agility, and open innovation ecosystem.

Research Structure

The research relied on a dual-sourcing strategy, comparing early and late respondents assuming late respondents are similar to nonrespondents.
Figure 1 details the research structure and guiding frameworks.

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Description

This quiz explores key findings from recent research on how leaders and laggards approach skills scarcity and the effectiveness of dual-sourcing strategies. The analysis includes insights into impact strength, effect size, and research structure. Test your understanding of these concepts and their implications in organizational strategy.