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Johann Kranz

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Faculty Researcher

22 h-index 84 pubs 1,522 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Johann Kranz's research has focused on the intersection of information systems, data, and user behavior. His work has explored the conceptualization, status, and future directions of data portability, including empirical analyses of its effectiveness within the framework of regulations like GDPR. Kranz has also investigated user attitudes and intentions related to online service switching, examining the influence of technology-related attitudes and privacy concerns on their propensity to engage with data portability features.

Further research by Kranz delves into strategic innovation within IT outsourcing, specifically analyzing the interplay of contractual and relational governance mechanisms. He has also contributed to discussions on sustainable and responsible practices in information systems research and teaching. With a scholarly record of 84 publications and 1,522 citations, Kranz holds an h-index of 22. He has collaborated with researchers such as Shaila Miranda and Mary Lacity at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 22
  • Publications: 84
  • Citations: 1,522

Selected Publications

  • IT’s Transition from Service Provider to Strategic Partner in Incumbent Firms: A Longitudinal Analysis (2025)
    Journal of the Association for Information Systems OpenAlex
  • Rewiring the Privacy Calculus: How AI Reciprocity Drives Usage Intentions by Boosting Benefits and Reducing Risks (2025)
    Journal of the Association for Information Systems OpenAlex
  • Managing Circular Supply Chain Collaboration Through Digital Twin Implementation (2025)
    Academy of Management Proceedings DOI OpenAlex
  • Digital Resilience for the Climate Crisis: A Multi-Perspective Analysis (2025)
    MIS Quarterly 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Contextualizing the Digital Transformation for SMEs - Insights from a Systematic Literature Review (2025)
    Proceedings of the ... Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences/Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Leveraging Information Systems for Environmental Sustainability and Business Value (2024)
    MIS Quarterly Executive 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Introduction to the Research Handbook on Information Systems and the Environment (2023)
    Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks DOI OpenAlex
  • The persuasive potential of digital nudging for eco-sustainable behaviour (2023)
    Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • How to unlock the potential of information systems for a circular economy (2023)
    Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Data Portability (2023)
    Business & Information Systems Engineering 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Academic Genealogy of the Scholars of the Information Systems Discipline Lee Freeman, College of Business, University of Michigan-Dearborn Follow Johann Kranz, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich Andrew Urbaczewski, United States Air Force Academy and University of Denver George Westerman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2023)
    Communications of the Association for Information Systems DOI OpenAlex
  • Practicing What We Preach? Reflections on More Sustainable and Responsible IS Research and Teaching Practices (2022)
    Communications of the Association for Information Systems 30 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Revisiting Blockchain Token Sales: How Crypto Companies Raise(D) Money (2022)
    Technology, work and globalization 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Online Service Switching Intentions and Attitudes towards Data Portability – The Role of Technology-related Attitudes and Privacy (2022)
    6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Unexpected Benefits from a Shadow Environmental Management Information System (2021)
    MIS Quarterly Executive 8 citations DOI OpenAlex

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