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Toward a framework for action research in information systems studies

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Title:

Toward a framework for action research in information systems studies

Author(s):

Francis Lau

Journal:

Information Technology & People

Year:

1999

Volume:

12

Issue:

2

Page:

148 - 176


ISSN:

0959-3845


DOI:

10.1108/09593849910267206

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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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.

Keywords:

Action research, Assessment, Information systems, Methodology, Quality, Research


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09593849910267206

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