Information Systems Research Relevance

2011 ◽  
pp. 2004-2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirish C. Srivastava ◽  
Thompson S.H. Teo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
It Executives

Though there have been extended deliberations for making information systems (IS) research more relevant1 and useful for IS executives, to our knowledge, there has been no empirical study which examines the extent of relevance in the current IS research. In this chapter, we analyze the topical relevance of 388 published academic articles in the three top IS journals: MIS Quarterly (MISQ), Information Systems Research (ISR), and Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS), for a 5 year period from 2000-2004. We do this by examining their fit with the key issues for information technology (IT) executives identified by the latest Society for Information Management (SIM) survey. Based on our results, we make recommendations for making IS research more meaningful for practitioners.

Beyond Models of National Culture in Information Systems Research

2011 ◽  
pp. 14-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Myers ◽  
Felix B. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Global Organizations ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Dynamic View ◽  
Information Systems Research

Many IS scholars argue that global organizations need to understand cultural differences if they are to successfully deploy information technology. We agree that an understanding of cultural differences is important, but suggest that the concept of “national culture” that has tended to dominate the IS research literature is too simplistic. In this article, we challenge information systems researchers to go beyond models of national culture. We propose that IS researchers should adopt a more dynamic view of culture – one that sees culture as contested, temporal and emergent.

Experiencing Information Systems Research and Phenomenology

2012 ◽  
pp. 31-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Depaoli
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Close Connection ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Innovative Solutions

Given the ongoing debate on the explicit and implicit foundations of theories and methods within the IS discipline, this chapter examines the circumstances that appear to favor a close connection between Information Systems (IS) research and philosophy (phenomenology in the specific case examined). The question addressed is whether references to philosophy are typically made when a researcher is confronted with issues and topics that she considers crucial and which she believes inappropriately treated or neglected by current theories and practice. To answer this question the influence of Heidegger on Ciborra’s work is explored. The method adopted is the review of Ciborra’s publications and his references to Heidegger; meaningful issues were identified and significant passages of both authors compared. It appears that Heidegger’s influence has been substantial in terms of support for both Ciborra’s critical analysis and innovative solutions for the IS-related world. Given the multiplication and growing pervasiveness of information technology and IS and the consequent growing need for policies based on sound research, the “escalation” to philosophy (and especially the engagement with phenomenology), though demanding and difficult, will probably become increasingly useful.

Beyond Models of National Culture in Information Systems Research

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Myers ◽  
Felix B. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Global Organizations ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Dynamic View ◽  
Information Systems Research

Many IS scholars argue that global organizations need to understand cultural differences if they are to successfully deploy information technology. We agree that an understanding of cultural differences is important, but suggest that the concept of “national culture” that has tended to dominate the IS research literature is too simplistic. In this article, we challenge information systems researchers to go beyond models of national culture. We propose that IS researchers should adopt a more dynamic view of culture – one that sees culture as contested, temporal and emergent.

The Ongoing Quest for the it Artifact: Looking Back, Moving Forward

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Akhlaghpour ◽  
Jing Wu ◽  
Liette Lapointe ◽  
Alain Pinsonneault
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
North American ◽  
Is Research ◽  
The North ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Strong Anchor ◽  
It Artifact ◽  
Looking Back

More than 10 years ago, Orlikowski and Iacono (2001) examined the conceptualization of Information Technology (IT) in Information Systems Research (ISR) articles published in the 1990s. Their main conclusion was that the majority of these articles did not properly conceptualize the IT artifact. They recommended that IS researchers start to theorize about the IT artifact and employ rich conceptualizations of IT. The Orlikowski and Iacono paper provides a strong anchor point from which to analyze the evolution of the IS discipline. In order to obtain an up-to-date image of contemporary IS research, and to assess how the IS field has evolved since the 1990s, we carried out a similar analysis on a more recent and broader set of articles, that is, the full set (N = 644) of papers published between 2006 and 2009 by six top North American (ISR, MISQ, JAIS) and European (JIT, ISJ, EJIS) journals. The statistics in our results reveal no drastic advance in terms of deeper engagement with the IT artifact; more than 39% of the articles in our set are virtually mute about the artifact, and less than 16% employ an ensemble view of IT. Moreover, we note differences among the North American and European journals. Implications of the findings for two perspectives central to the IS research legitimacy debate are discussed.

scholarly journals The Delphi Method in Information Systems Research (2004-2017)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Alarabiat ◽  
Isabel Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Innovative Techniques ◽  
Delphi Studies ◽  
Procedural Recommendations ◽  
Do So

After almost 30 years of being used in the information system (IS) discipline, only a few studies have focused on how IS scholars apply the method's guidelines to design Delphi studies. Thus, this paper focuses on the use of the Delphi method in IS research. To do so, articles published between 2004 and 2017 in the Senior IS Scholars' collection of journals of the Association of Information Systems (AIS), describing Delphi studies, were analised. Based on analysis of sixteen (16) retrieved IS studies, we concluded that IS researchers have applied the method’s most important phases and the procedural recommendations to promote rigor were considered in the majority of the analised studies. Nonetheless, IS researchers still need to include detailed information about (1) the steps taken to ensure the validity of the achieved results, (2) better describe the process of selecting and recruiting the experts, and (3) experiment with innovative techniques to keep participants involved in the Delphi process.

Development and Design Methodologies in DWM

2011 ◽  
pp. 533-543
Author(s):  
James Yao ◽  
John Wang ◽  
Qiyang Chen ◽  
June Lu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Management Science ◽  
Science Journal ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research

Information systems were developed in early 1960s to process orders, billings, inventory controls, payrolls, and accounts payables. Soon information systems research began. Harry Stern started the “Information Systems in Management Science” column in Management Science journal to provide a forum for discussion beyond just research papers (Banker & Kauffman, 2004). Ackoff (1967) led the earliest research on management information systems for decision-making purposes and published it in Management Science. Gorry and Scott Morton (1971) first used the term decision support systems (DSS) in a paper and constructed a framework for improving management information systems. The topics on information systems and DSS research diversifies. One of the major topics has been on how to get systems design right.

What Use is Domestication Theory to Information Systems Research?

2010 ◽  
pp. 482-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deirdre Hynes ◽  
Helen Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Social Shaping Of Technology ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Shaping ◽  
Domestication Theory

This chapter introduces and discusses domestication theory—essentially about giving technology a place in everyday life—and its relevance and importance to information systems (IS) research. The authors discuss domestication within the context of the social shaping of technology and critique use and adoption theories more widely found in IS studies. The authors illustrate how domestication theory underpins studies of how Irish households find ways of using computers (or not) in their everyday life and research into the use of ICTs in UK gendered households. In conclusion they outline how developments in domestication theory can contribute to future IS research.

The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research

2009 ◽  
pp. 88-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Porto de Albuquerque ◽  
Edouard J. Simon ◽  
Jan-Hendrik Wahoff ◽  
Arno Rolf
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
Common Language ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Scientific Results

Research in the Information Systems (IS) field has been characterised by the use of a variety of methods and theoretical underpinnings. This fact recently raised concerns about the rigour of scientific results of IS research and about the legitimacy of the IS academic field. On the other hand, a number of IS researchers have argued for a view that values diversity as a strength of the IS field. This chapter supports this viewpoint and analyzes the relation between IS research and concepts originating from theoretical debates around transdisciplinarity. We present results from a group of researchers of various disciplinary backgrounds towards an integrative platform for the orientation of transdisciplinary IS research. The Mikropolis platform provides researchers with a common language, allowing the integration of different perspectives through exchange of experiences and mutual understanding. We also discuss some practical issues that arise from the transdisciplinary cooperation in IS research.

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