Web-based information systems development and dynamic organisational change: The need for development tools to cope with emergent information requirements

Mark Ramrattan; Nandish V. Patel

doi:10.1108/17410391011036111

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management

ISSN: 1741-0398
Previously published as: Logistics Information Management

Online from: 2004

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Web-based information systems development and dynamic organisational change: The need for development tools to cope with emergent information requirements

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Title:	Web-based information systems development and dynamic organisational change: The need for development tools to cope with emergent information requirements
Author(s):	Mark Ramrattan, (Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK), Nandish V. Patel, (Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK)
Citation:	Mark Ramrattan, Nandish V. Patel, (2010) "Web-based information systems development and dynamic organisational change: The need for development tools to cope with emergent information requirements", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 23 Iss: 3, pp.365 - 377
Keywords:	Information systems, Organizational change, Worldwide web
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/17410391011036111 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper aims to examine the contextual issues relating to the problem of developing web-based information systems for emergent organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs an action research approach to understand and develop an analytical development tool for web developers. It postulates that existing methods are inadequate in coping with sudden and unexpected changing characteristics within the organisation. The theory of deferred action is used as the basis for the development of an emergent analytical development tool. Many tools for managing change in a continuously changing organisation are susceptible to inadequacy. Findings – The insights proposed are believed to assist designers in developing functional and relevant approaches within dynamic organisational contexts. Originality/value – The analytical development matrix assists web developers in emergent organisations to develop web-based information systems.