What Have We Learned from Almost 30 Years of Research on Causal Mapping? Methodological Lessons and Choices for the Information Systems and Information Technology Communities

2005 ◽  
pp. 46-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard P. Hodgkinson ◽  
Gail P. Clarkson
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
Causal Mapping ◽  
Methodological Choices

In this chapter we review major developments that have occurred over the past 30 years or so in the philosophical underpinnings, elicitation, analysis, aggregation and comparison of causal maps (also known as cause maps) across a wide range of domains of application in the fields of management and organization studies, in order to distill vital lessons concerning the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches for the information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) research communities. We offer some general guidelines to aid the would-be user in making methodological choices appropriate to particular contexts of application. The importance of attending to measurement issues in respect to reliability and validity at all stages of the research process, from initial data collection to final analysis and comparison, is highlighted and an accompanying appendix presents an overview of selected computer software systems supporting the full range of activities associated with causal mapping.

scholarly journals Towards the development of a DSS supporting the integration of crowdsourcing in theory testing: Analytical framework design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Enwereuzo ◽  
Pedro Antunes ◽  
David Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Theory Testing ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Framework Design ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Insight Into

© 2019 Association for Information Systems. All rights reserved. Crowdsourcing can be an adopted strategy for researchers where tasks are distributed to internet users to harness different forms of data, which adds to the reliability and validity of the research process. As theory testing is an essential part of the research process, involving activities that most times needs input from different and diverse participants, the need to consider adopting the crowdsourcing strategy for theory testing is paramount. Adopting a design science paradigm to manage this challenge, we design an analytic framework which comprises of important attributes that need to be considered if crowdsourcing is to be used for any of the theory testing activities. The framework which was justified using sample cases gives us an insight into what attributes make such activity crowdsource-able. The value of this artefact lies in its capacity to help researchers utilize crowdsourcing to their advantage.

Causal Mapping for the Investigation of the Adoption of UML in Information Technology Project Development

2005 ◽  
pp. 233-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tor J. Larsen ◽  
Fred Niederman
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Causal Mapping ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Information Technology Project ◽  
Application Developers ◽  
Object Oriented Analysis

This research project gathered data about the use of UML and object-oriented analysis and design as the approach to the development of information systems. The data collection method consisted of interviews with information systems application developers with wide ranging differences in background. The authors used causal mapping for analysis of the data gathered. This chapter focuses on the authors’ experiences with causal mapping as a method for exploring issues and relationships. Causal mapping was also used to document tips on its use illustrating these with findings regarding UML and object-oriented analysis and design in particular.

scholarly journals Towards the development of a DSS supporting the integration of crowdsourcing in theory testing: Analytical framework design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Enwereuzo ◽  
Pedro Antunes ◽  
David Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Theory Testing ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Framework Design ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Insight Into

© 2019 Association for Information Systems. All rights reserved. Crowdsourcing can be an adopted strategy for researchers where tasks are distributed to internet users to harness different forms of data, which adds to the reliability and validity of the research process. As theory testing is an essential part of the research process, involving activities that most times needs input from different and diverse participants, the need to consider adopting the crowdsourcing strategy for theory testing is paramount. Adopting a design science paradigm to manage this challenge, we design an analytic framework which comprises of important attributes that need to be considered if crowdsourcing is to be used for any of the theory testing activities. The framework which was justified using sample cases gives us an insight into what attributes make such activity crowdsource-able. The value of this artefact lies in its capacity to help researchers utilize crowdsourcing to their advantage.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN ARSITEKTUR ENTERPRISE BERBASIS CLOUD COMPUTING MENGGUNAKAN TOGAF (Studi Kasus: PT. XYZ)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Mokhamad Wahidin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Manufacturing Information

ABSTRACT PT. XYZ is a manufacturing company engaged in the production of tires. Good business strategy isnecessary for the company to compete with local competitors as well as with other companies in thegroup XYZ. Business strategy is also needed in order to achieve its goal in providing the best servicesfor customers. Support the implementation of information systems and information technology isneeded to support the company's business strategy. Planning of the Enterprise Architecture isnecessary for the company to run its business processes. Enterprise architecture is composed of theBusiness Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture and Technology Architecture.Business processes and organizational activities executed using the data collected, managed,secured and distributed using applications, both custom applications and common applications thatrun over the technology infrastructure and computer networks. The research report in this thesisdiscusses about planning the Enterprise Architecture of Manufacturing Information SystemArchitecture Based Cloud Computing using TOGAF, a case study in PT.XYZ. In planning thisarchitecture using the TOGAF-ADM to pass the following stages: Defining planning the ArchitectureVision, Planning the Business Architecture, Planning the Information System Architecture, Planningthe Technology Architecture, Solutions and Opportunities, Migration Planning, ImplementationManagement, and Change Management Architecture. The research process is done by looking at thebusiness strategy on the manufacturing process and products distribution from PT. XYZ. The resultsof this study are planning the enterprise architecture of manufacturing information system at PT.XYZ to support the implementation of enterprise information systems as a whole, to solve theintegration problems of information systems, and improve effectiveness and efficiency in theimplementation of information technology infrastructure.

scholarly journals Exploring "Events" as an Information Systems Research Methodology

2009 ◽  
pp. 1871-1884
Author(s):  
Anita Greenhill ◽  
Gordon Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Systems Methodology ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
The Social

In this article we build upon existing research and commentary from a variety of disciplinary sources, including information systems, organisational and management studies, and the social sciences that focus upon the meaning, significance and impact of “events” in the information technology, organisational and social context. Our aim is to define how the examination of the event is an appropriate, viable and useful information systems methodology. The line of argument we pursue is that by focusing on the “event” the researcher is able to more clearly observe and capture the complexity, multiplicity and mundaneity of everyday lived experience. An inherent danger of existing traditional “event” focused studies and “virtual” ethnographic approaches is the micromanagement of the research process. Using the notion of “event” has the potential to reduce methodological dilemmas such as this without effacing context (Peterson, 1998, p. 19). Similarly, in this article we address the overemphasis upon managerialist, structured and time-fixated praxis that is currently symptomatic of information systems research. All of these concerns are pivotal points of critique found within event-oriented literature regarding organisations (Gergen & Thatchenkery, 2004; Peterson, 1998).

scholarly journals Identifikasi Risiko pada Perpustakaan Daerah Gresik dengan NIST SP 800-30

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Dini Idzni Izatri ◽  
Nofita Idaroka Rohmah ◽  
Renny Sari Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Computer Hardware ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Software Information

With the rapid development of technology in Indonesia, several companies and government institutions have begun to implement IT in their systems, as well as the Gresik Regency Regional Library. Information Technology is a field of technology management and covers various fields including but not limited to things such as processes, computer software, information systems, computer hardware, programming languages, and data construction. In short, what makes data, information or knowledge felt in any visual format, through any mechanism of multimedia distribution, is considered part of Information Technology. Regional Library of Gresik Regency is one of the institutions from the government that has implemented Information Technology in their system. Gresik district library has about thirty thousand books consisting of novels, magazines, school textbooks, literature, and others. The Regional Library of Gresik Regency is now using the INLIS LITE application, this application is used by the library, from the collection of books to the list of library members

scholarly journals Towards the development of a DSS supporting the integration of crowdsourcing in theory testing: Analytical framework design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Enwereuzo ◽  
Pedro Antunes ◽  
David Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Theory Testing ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Framework Design ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Insight Into

© 2019 Association for Information Systems. All rights reserved. Crowdsourcing can be an adopted strategy for researchers where tasks are distributed to internet users to harness different forms of data, which adds to the reliability and validity of the research process. As theory testing is an essential part of the research process, involving activities that most times needs input from different and diverse participants, the need to consider adopting the crowdsourcing strategy for theory testing is paramount. Adopting a design science paradigm to manage this challenge, we design an analytic framework which comprises of important attributes that need to be considered if crowdsourcing is to be used for any of the theory testing activities. The framework which was justified using sample cases gives us an insight into what attributes make such activity crowdsource-able. The value of this artefact lies in its capacity to help researchers utilize crowdsourcing to their advantage.

scholarly journals Towards the development of a DSS supporting the integration of crowdsourcing in theory testing: Analytical framework design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Enwereuzo ◽  
Pedro Antunes ◽  
David Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Theory Testing ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Framework Design ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Insight Into

© 2019 Association for Information Systems. All rights reserved. Crowdsourcing can be an adopted strategy for researchers where tasks are distributed to internet users to harness different forms of data, which adds to the reliability and validity of the research process. As theory testing is an essential part of the research process, involving activities that most times needs input from different and diverse participants, the need to consider adopting the crowdsourcing strategy for theory testing is paramount. Adopting a design science paradigm to manage this challenge, we design an analytic framework which comprises of important attributes that need to be considered if crowdsourcing is to be used for any of the theory testing activities. The framework which was justified using sample cases gives us an insight into what attributes make such activity crowdsource-able. The value of this artefact lies in its capacity to help researchers utilize crowdsourcing to their advantage.

scholarly journals Exploring "Events" as an Information Systems Research Methodology

2011 ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
Anita Greenhill ◽  
Gordon Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Systems Methodology ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
The Social

In this article we build upon existing research and commentary from a variety of disciplinary sources, including information systems, organisational and management studies, and the social sciences that focus upon the meaning, significance and impact of “events” in the information technology, organisational and social context. Our aim is to define how the examination of the event is an appropriate, viable and useful information systems methodology. The line of argument we pursue is that by focusing on the “event” the researcher is able to more clearly observe and capture the complexity, multiplicity and mundaneity of everyday lived experience. An inherent danger of existing traditional “event” focused studies and “virtual” ethnographic approaches is the micromanagement of the research process. Using the notion of “event” has the potential to reduce methodological dilemmas such as this without effacing context (Peterson, 1998, p. 19). Similarly, in this chapter we address the overemphasis upon managerialist, structured and time-fixated praxis that is currently symptomatic of information systems research. All of these concerns are pivotal points of critique found within event-oriented literature regarding organisations (Gergen & Thatchenkery, 2004; Peterson, 1998).

Useful Knowledge for Information Systems Practice: The Contribution of the Participatory Paradigm

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Breu ◽  
Joe Peppard
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
Philosophical Foundations ◽  
Scholarly Output ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Theory Practice Gap

Information systems research has become methodologically pluralistic, not least in the hope of achieving greater relevance of scholarly output to practice. Although interventionist approaches have considerable potential for bridging the theory–practice gap, they are dismissed as unscientific because of the purported absence of a philosophical foundation that would justify the interactive research process and the co-productive relationships between researchers and practitioners that are so defining of this type of inquiry. The intention in this paper is to demonstrate that philosophical foundations for interventionist research strategies do exist. This task is pursued by the introduction of the participatory worldview, as articulated in the fields of sociology, philosophy and organization studies. The paper shows its distinctness to other, non-positivist paradigms, describes the participatory research process, presents participatory inquiry methods and extrapolates the distinctness of the knowledge they produce. The application of its paradigmatic principles is illustrated through an empirical example of a participatory research programme and the challenges that this approach presents for research practice are indicated. … most of our knowledge, and all our primary knowledge, arises as an aspect of activities that have practical, not theoretical objectives; and it is this knowledge, itself an aspect of action, to which all reflective theory must refer. (Macmurray, 1957, p. 12)

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