Literature Review & Research Questions

You can choose one Topic to do research on and write about it. Below are examples of research topics which I would prefer you to write about. There is a final research paper template attached below for you to take a look at.

NOTE: This first assignment is about Literature Review & Research Questions.
2ND NOTE: We had worked on a Research Design paper (“Research Design Final Draft” attached below) with chosen topics in the previous class, you can also use the topic and information from that paper for this Research paper so it can save time for you.

Research topic examples: 

IT Governance:

Examining the impact of different IT governance frameworks on organizational performance.

Assessing the effectiveness of IT governance in ensuring data security and compliance.

IT Project Management:

Analyzing the success factors of Agile project management in IT development.

1. Investigating the challenges and opportunities of managing global IT projects.

IT Strategy:

Evaluating the alignment between business strategy and IT strategy.

• Studying the role of digital transformation in shaping organizational IT strategy.
• IT Service Management:

1. Assessing the impact of IT service management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) on service delivery.

Exploring the integration of DevOps practices in IT service management.

Cybersecurity Management:

• Investigating the role of employee training in enhancing cybersecurity posture.
• Assessing the effectiveness of different cybersecurity risk management frameworks.

1. Cloud Computing Management:

Analyzing the challenges and benefits of migrating to the cloud for IT infrastructure.

Evaluating the impact of cloud computing on IT cost management.

• Enterprise Architecture:
• Studying the role of enterprise architecture in supporting digital transformation.

1. Assessing the impact of enterprise architecture on organizational agility.

IT Outsourcing:

Investigating the factors influencing the decision to outsource IT services.

• Analyzing the challenges and strategies for managing global IT outsourcing relationships.
• Big Data Management:

1. Assessing the impact of big data analytics on business decision-making.

Investigating the challenges of managing and securing large-scale datasets.

IT Leadership and Management Skills:

• Analyzing the skills and competencies required for effective IT leadership.
• Investigating the impact of leadership styles on IT team performance.

1. IT Ethics and Privacy:

Examining the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence in IT systems.

Assessing the privacy implications of IT systems and data collection.

• IT Innovation Management:
• Studying the factors influencing IT innovation within organizations.

1. Assessing the role of open innovation in IT development.

IT Risk Management:

Analyzing the effectiveness of IT risk management frameworks.

• Studying the impact of cybersecurity incidents on organizational risk.
• IT and Sustainable Development:

1. Investigating the role of IT in promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Assessing the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure and exploring sustainable practices.

Blockchain Technology:

• Analyzing the potential applications of blockchain in IT management.
• Investigating the challenges and opportunities of implementing blockchain in different industries.

1. Digital Transformation and Organizational Change:

Analyzing the impact of digital transformation on organizational structures and cultures.

Investigating strategies for managing resistance to change during digital transformations.

• Examining successful case studies of organizations that have undergone successful digital transformations.
• IT Governance and Risk Management:

1. Evaluating the effectiveness of IT governance frameworks in ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Studying the role of IT governance in mitigating cybersecurity risks and ensuring data privacy.

Analyzing the impact of regulatory compliance on IT governance practices.

• Project Management in IT:
• Investigating the factors influencing the success or failure of IT projects.

1. Examining agile project management methodologies in the context of IT projects.

Assessing the role of project management in achieving IT-related business outcomes.

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:

• Exploring the use of big data analytics in decision-making processes within organizations.
• Analyzing the impact of business intelligence tools on organizational performance.

1. Investigating ethical considerations in the use of data analytics for business decision-making.

Cybersecurity Management:

Assessing the effectiveness of cybersecurity policies and practices in organizations.

• Examining the role of cybersecurity awareness programs in preventing security breaches.
• Analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity management.

1. IT Service Management (ITSM):

Evaluating the adoption and impact of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) in organizations.

Studying the relationship between ITSM practices and overall service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Analyzing the role of ITSM in supporting business processes and strategies.
• Innovation and Technology Adoption:

1. Investigating factors influencing the adoption of emerging technologies in organizations.

Analyzing the role of innovation management in fostering technological advancements.

Assessing the impact of technology adoption on organizational competitiveness.

• E-Government and Public Sector IT Management:
• Studying the implementation of IT in government agencies and its impact on public services.

1. Analyzing the challenges and opportunities in e-government initiatives.

Assessing the role of IT in improving transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in the public sector.

IT Ethics and Social Responsibility:

• Investigating ethical considerations in the development and use of IT systems.
• Assessing the social responsibility of organizations in managing and securing digital information.

1. Analyzing the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Knowledge Management in IT:

Studying the role of knowledge management in enhancing organizational learning and innovation.

• Analyzing the impact of IT tools and platforms in facilitating knowledge sharing within organizations.
• Assessing the relationship between knowledge management practices and organizational performance.