The Design Construct in Information Systems Design Science

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy McKay ◽  
Peter Marshall ◽  
Rudy Hirschheim
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Is Design ◽  
Oriented Research

This paper arose from concerns regarding the current conceptualizations of ‘design’ in the emerging literature on design science (DS) in information systems (IS). In this paper, we argue that current conceptualizations of design in IS are overly narrow, which necessarily limits what is viewed as acceptable DS research. In response we advance a more encompassing view of design. The revised view extends the current perspectives of design in the IS literature to embrace broader conceptualizations of design, which are evident in many intellectual communities outside IS where design is viewed as a critical component of both research and practice - such as management, engineering, architecture and others. In addition to the fairly common conceptualizations of design as product and design as process or action, design is also conceived as: intention; planning - including modeling and representation; communication; user experience; value; professional practice; and as service. Further, whereas the current conceptualization of design in IS views IS design knowledge as split across two paradigms, namely DS and behavioral science, in this paper we argue for a broader and more integrated view of design: one that emphasizes both the construction-centered and human-centered aspects of design in IS. Building from our broader view, we discuss some of the implications for design-oriented research in IS, and consider ways in which this human- centered perspective might impact on the context and content of design research in IS.

An Information Systems Design Framework for Facilitating TQM Implementation

2002 ◽  
pp. 174-193
Author(s):  
Nazim U. Ahmed ◽  
Ramarathnam Ravichandran
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Communication Effectiveness ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Firm Response ◽  
Is Design

This paper provides a framework for information systems (IS) design for TQM implementation. The framework consists of three main phases. In the first, TQM implementation tasks are established. These tasks include identifying customer satisfaction variables (CSV), translation of CSV to firm response variables (FRV), benchmarking, and continuous improvement. The second phase includes analyses of communication effectiveness requirements between the organizational entities such as sales/marketing, top management, operations, accounting/finance and also with the customers. In the third phase, appropriate IS component inventories for different communication interfaces are generated. This was accomplished by first mapping the TQM implementation tasks for the communication interfaces. Then appropriate IS/IT solution was recommended for each interface. The final IS design is achieved by integrating IS components at technological, functional, and strategic levels. Finally, a hypothetical example for a large manufacturing firm is provided.

El diseño de sistemas de información como imperativo para recalcular archivos

Tábula ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 265-284
Author(s):  
Danielle Alves Batista ◽  
Victoria L. Lemieux
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Archival Science ◽  
Information Systems Design ◽  
Science Curricula ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
Sistemas De Informacion

Este artículo aborda la importancia de incluir el diseño de sistemas de información como una competencia necesaria para los profesionales del archivo y, además, como una etapa o dimensión en los modelos que explican la existencia de los documentos de archivo –el ciclo de vida y el continuo de los documentos archivísticos (continuum )– en ambientes tecnológicos emergentes como la Tecnología de Registros Distribuidos (TRD) (Distributed Ledger Tecnology - DLT ). Para examinar la incorporación del diseño de sistemas de información al plan de estudios archivístico, analizamos las propuestas curriculares en Canadá, Australia, USA y el Reino Unido. Al revisar el ciclo de vida y el continuum, estudiamos ambos modelos y proponemos, basados en la metodología de investigación del diseño, la incorporación del diseño de sistemas de información en ambos modelos, como una etapa o dimensión para la existencia de documentos de archivo. Concluimos que existe la necesidad de revisar ambos modelos y que hay, actualmente, una carencia de competencias de diseño de sistemas de información en el currículo archivístico, lo que puede representar una barrera en la creación, uso, conservación y preservación de documentos de archivo fidedignos en emergentes ambientes tecnológicos tales como DLT. This paper discusses the importance of including information systems design as a necessary skill for records professionals and also as a stage or dimension in the models explaining the records existence – the life cycle and the continuum – in emerging technologies environments such as DLT. To analyze the inclusion of information systems design as part of archival science curricula, we analyzed the curriculum guidelines in Canada, Australia, USA and the United Kingdom. To revisit the life cycle and continuum we analyzed both models and suggested, based on the design research methodology, the inclusion of information systems design in both models as a stage or dimension needed for the existence of authoritative records. We conclude that there is a need to revisit both models and include information systems design skills in the present archival science curricula in order to avoid barriers to the creation, use, maintenance and preservation of authoritative records in emerging technologies environments such as DLT.

scholarly journals SOCIAL ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
António Lopes ◽  
◽  
Leonilde Reis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Current Dependence ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Is Design

Social Engineering, in view of the current dependence of information systems and information and communication technologies organizations, is of great interest in creating conditions, in order to reduce the threats and vulnerabilities, to which organizations are exposed. Thus, Social Engineering is considered to have emerged as a serious threat in virtual communities and is an effective way of attacking information systems, by creating conditions in order to jeopardize business continuity. The article presents the problem in the field of Information Security, emphasizing concerns in the field of Social Engineering in view of the vulnerabilities to which the generality of organizations is exposed. The research methodology adopted is Design Science Research, given the specificity of the problem. The main results are the literature review in the field of Social Engineering, with special emphasis on attack models and a reflection of the real-world professional experience.

scholarly journals Exploring Healthcare Systems Design Research and Practice: Outcomes of an International Meeting

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 947-956
Author(s):  
Alexander Komashie ◽  
Guillaume Lame ◽  
Francois Patou ◽  
Nicholas Ciccone ◽  
Anja Maier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Working Together

AbstractCurrent healthcare delivery challenges are multi-faceted, requiring multiple perspectives to be addressed using a systems approach. However, a significant amount of healthcare systems design research work is carried out within single disciplines or at best a few disciplines working together. There appears to be little deliberate attempt to draw together a wide range of disciplines committed to working together to overcome differences and tackle some of the complex challenges in healthcare delivery. In this paper, we report on the initial outcomes of such an international initiative that, in the form of a workshop held at the University of Cambridge, brought together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines to explore the foundations of a community for Healthcare Systems Design Research and Practice.

scholarly journals PEArL: A Systems Approach to Demonstrating Authenticity in Information Systems Design

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Champion ◽  
F. A. Stowell
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Problem Situation ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Engineering Approach ◽  
Authority Relationships ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Is Design

The process of information systems (IS) design has been dominated by the demands inherent in providing a technical solution to a perceived problem or need. Engineering IS design methods applied in order to satisfy the problem situation tend to have a preoccupation with verifying specifications as being mathematically correct. Difficulties arise when the ideas underpinning verification are extended in an attempt to ‘prove’ the validity of a proposed design for an IS. A pure engineering approach does not facilitate a response to the subjective elements within social situations, which experience has shown to be essential in demonstrating the pertinence of new designs to those concerned. We suggest that, by applying interpretivist systems ideas, it is possible to support concerned individuals in reflecting upon crucial aspects of the inquiry, enabling those individuals to judge the relevance or ‘authenticity’ of the learning, according to their own values and beliefs. The elements of participants, engagement, authority, relationships and learning are suggested as being crucial. These make up the mnemonic PEArL, which is offered as an aide-mémoire for those concerned with IS design.

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