Advancing information systems theories : rationale and processes

Advancing information systems theories : rationale and processes / Nik Rushdi Hassan, Leslie P. Willcocks, editors.

The information systems (IS) field represents a multidisciplinary area that links the rapidly changing technology of information (or communications and information technology, ICT) to the business and social environment. Despite the potential that the IS field has to develop its own native theories...

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Other Authors: Hassan, Nik Rushdi, Willcocks, Leslie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2021.
Series:Technology, work and globalization.
Subjects:
Information technology > Research > Methodology.
Information technology > Philosophy.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Notes on Contributors
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • 1: Introduction: Why Theory? (Mis)Understanding the Context and Rationale
  • Prelude
  • What Is Theory?
  • Theory from the IS Field
  • Theory from the Management Field
  • Theory from the Social Sciences
  • A Novel View of Theory
  • Ten Semantic Forms of Theory (What Theory Means)
  • The Need for Theories
  • Intimations of What Is to Come
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 2: Theoretical, Empirical, and Artefactual Contributions in Information Systems Research: Implications Implied*
  • Introduction
  • Research Actors and Practices
  • Contributions and Implications
  • Contributions
  • Research Implications
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 3: Theoretical Diversity in IS Research: A Causal Structure Framework*
  • Introduction
  • Three Core Aspects of Causality
  • Dimension I: Causal Ontology
  • Position I.A: Directional Association
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • An Example from IS Research Literature
  • Position I.B: Causal Mechanism
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • An Example from IS Research Literature
  • Position I.C: Constitutive Causality
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • Examples from IS Research Literature
  • Additional Observations about Causal Ontology Positions
  • Dimension II: Causal Trajectory
  • Position II. A: Cross-Boundary Change
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • Examples from IS Research Literature
  • Position II. B: Indwelling Change
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • An Example from IS Research Literature
  • Position II. C: Evolving Interlinkage
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • An Example from IS Research Literature
  • Additional Observations about Causal Trajectory Positions
  • Dimension III: Causal Autonomy
  • Position III. A: Human Sovereignty
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • Examples from IS Research Literature
  • Position III. B: Technology Autonomy
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • Examples from IS Research Literature
  • Position III. C: Relational Synergy
  • Philosophical or Social Theoretic Foundations
  • An Example from IS Research Literature
  • Additional Observations about Causal Autonomy Positions
  • Discussion
  • Promoting Theoretical Diversity
  • Using the Framework for Synthesis, Theory Building, and Research Design
  • Synthesis
  • Theory building
  • Research Design
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4: Theory Building: Neither an Art nor a Science, But a Craft*
  • Introduction
  • Model of the Theory-Building Process
  • Iteration 1: Activities-Read, Reflect, Write-Ion: Erudition
  • Iteration 2: Activities-Read, Reflect, Write- Ion: Motivation
  • Iteration 3: Activities-Read, Reflect, Write-Ion: Definition
  • Iteration 4: Activities-Research, Read, Reflect, Write-Ion: Imagination

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