Structured-Case: A Methodological Framework for Building Theory in Information Systems Research
نویسندگان
چکیده
This paper presents a methodological framework, structured-case, that assists IS researchers to undertake and assess theory building research within the interpretive paradigm, and explains its value in achieving convincing explanations that are strongly linked to both the research themes and data collected in the field.
منابع مشابه
Information Systems Methodology for Building Theory in Health Informatics: The Argument for a Structured Approach to Case Study Research
The health care environment is frequently described as hyperturbulent and information intensive. However, is the health care systems environment significantly different from the information systems environment in other industries? Are the methodologies and frameworks developed within the context of Information Systems research applicable to Health Informatics? This paper compares and contrasts ...
متن کاملThe Role of Social Constraints in the Design of Research
Research networks demand methodological support for the design of adequate network information systems. These systems need to support strong collaboration, that is, the group production of structured artifacts. A typical group artifact for research networks is described: the group report. It is argued that specifying such an artifact in terms of key social constraints is a suitable specificatio...
متن کاملEnergy Management Information Systems: An Exploratory study of Implementations Using Adaptive Structuration Theory
This research is focusing on the implementation of an Information System (IS), more specifically a building energy management system (BEMS) within several organisations. One of the EU’s 7 Framework Programme’s (FP7) objectives is to “transform the current fossil fuel based energy system into a more sustainable one combined with enhanced energy efficiency (EE)”. This research is concerned with t...
متن کاملDesigning Entrepreneurial organizational culture model based on Grounded Theory; A Case in Gas Company of Sistan and Baloochestan Province
The entrepreneurial culture enhances organizational productivity by creating systems of shared values. Since a comprehensive model for the entrepreneurial culture has not been presented yet, and due to the importance of the Gas Company of Sistan and Bluchestan as a service organization, using a qualitative research method with an applied approach an entrepreneurial culture model for this compan...
متن کاملMethodology Pursuit for Complex KM Project: Applying Structured-Case with Action Interventions
Complex qualitative research projects often require not only adjustments during project implementation, but also adaptation of the methodology and research design. The paper discusses the enhancement of the structured-case approach to include action research style interventions within structured-case cycles. An application of this approach is presented based on a study of a Community of Practic...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
دوره شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000