Title: A Meta-Analysis Approach to Examine
the Research Issues in the Area of Electronic Trading
Abstract: This paper
describes the research methodology for examining the emerging research issues
in the area of electronic trading. This description is within the context
of research methods commonly used in the field of IS and IT. The aim of this
paper is to develop an argument for an appropriate research methodology in
financial markets area, which takes into account: the literature review and
analysis; the range of potential research methods that could be applied in
this context; and the strengths and weaknesses of the potential research
methods. Based on the discussion made within this paper, it was concluded
that Meta-Analysis would give the broadest view of the problem domain and
its potential solution. Therefore, this paper contributes by providing a
clear basis for employing Meta-Analysis as a methodological approach to examine
area of electronic (online) trading.
Authors: Haroun Alryalat, Yogesh K. Dwivedi,
Jasna Kuljis, and Ray J. Paul