Grounded Theory as a Methodology for Theory Generation in Information Systems Research

The purpose of this paper is to understand and evaluate some basic concepts that are related to the Grounded Theory Method of investigation. The work is also extended to highlight how this method might be utilized to generate a theory. The data collection was based on a review of the relevant extant literature and some document analysis. A number of interviews were also carried out to shed further light on the issue. The findings are then used to provide an example that explains how the Grounded Theory Method can be utilized. Finally, the paper presents a theory about Information and communication technology (ICT) comprising five categories. Stemming directly from the developed theory and its categories, the paper presents four hypotheses (with their sub-hypotheses) that were formed.