Toward a framework for action research in information systems studies
Abstract
Based on recent reviews regarding its use in information systems (IS) studies, this paper argues that action research is still not well recognized by IS researchers and mainstream IS journals especially in North America. To make the situation worse, existing criteria used to assess the quality of action research studies are found to be inadequate when applied to IS. In order to advance its understanding and use by IS researchers and practitioners, the IS action research framework proposed recently by Lau is refined and presented as a set of guidelines in this paper. The implications of this refined framework on IS research and practice are discussed.
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Citation
Lau, F. (1999), "Toward a framework for action research in information systems studies", Information Technology & People, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 148-176. https://doi.org/10.1108/09593849910267206
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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