2011
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-21364-9_2
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Toward an Approach to Generate Forward-Looking Theories Using Systems Concepts

Abstract: Abstract. The need to generate original theory about information systems phenomena and ensure that such outputs are forward looking is an important concern. The paper gives examples of how IS project management practice and theories remain underpinned by concepts which do not map to experienced realities. The paper makes the case to use systems thinking approaches to unearth new theories to offer better explanations. In the pursuit of this goal, the paper first provides insight into the as-lived condition that… Show more

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“…Researchers would not enter a context searching to prove or elaborate on a theory. Theory is not the initial guide for the research though it may result from it or used to help make sense of the lived practices (Sewchurran and Brown, 2011). Researchers would be interested in seeing what emerges in the interplay between actors, their activities, and material arrangements.…”
Section: Lonelinessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Researchers would not enter a context searching to prove or elaborate on a theory. Theory is not the initial guide for the research though it may result from it or used to help make sense of the lived practices (Sewchurran and Brown, 2011). Researchers would be interested in seeing what emerges in the interplay between actors, their activities, and material arrangements.…”
Section: Lonelinessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A socio-material, socio-technical theory which contrasts itself to other more prescriptive, technocentric, process-bound change related theories, is Alter's (2003) Work System Theory. It facilitates a more descriptive approach to the analysis of elements within a work system (Sewchurran & Brown, 2011). Alter and Recker (2017) define a work system as "A system in which human participants and/or machines perform work (processes and activities) using information, technology, and other resources to produce specific products/services for specific internal and/or external customers" (p. 50).…”
Section: Business Process Change Theorymentioning
confidence: 99%