Qualitative comparative analysis in the information systems discipline: a literature review and methodological recommendations

Purpose Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a promising, powerful method that is increasingly used for IS research. However, the Information Systems (IS) discipline still lacks a shared understanding of how to conduct and report QCA. This paper introduces the fundamental concepts of QCA, summarizes the status quo, and derives recommendations for future research. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive literature review in major IS...