Contradictions in Value Co-Creation in IT-Enabled Services: A Case of Geocaching

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dc.contributor.authorVartiainen, Teroen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorTuunanen, Tuureen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-04T01:20:12Z
dc.date.available2014-12-04T01:20:12Z
dc.date.copyright2014en_NZ
dc.date.issued2014en_NZ
dc.description.abstractNegative consequences of value co-creation in consumer information systems are rarely assessed in information systems (IS) research. In this empirical case study, we focus on contradictions and structural tensions in information technology (IT)-enabled value co-creation: geocaching. Geocaching is a treasure-hunting, recreational activity that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Based on analysis, we identified four contradictions: i) an open secret society exists; ii) hedonism-seeking undermines hedonistic experiences; iii) one can experience nature while consuming it; and iv) building community occurs with competition. Based on the results, we offer implications for research on value co-creation and the practice of geocaching.en_NZ
dc.identifier.citationProceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 8th - 10th December, Auckland, New Zealand
dc.identifier.isbn978-1-927184-26-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/8106
dc.publisherACIS
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.titleContradictions in Value Co-Creation in IT-Enabled Services: A Case of Geocachingen_NZ
dc.typeConference Contribution
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