Information Technology & People: Volume 9 Issue 2

Subjects:

Table of contents

The socio‐cybernetic paradox of the networked firm

Francis Wilson

Illustrates the socio‐cybernetic basis and the contradictions inherent in the use of total quality management methodologies to support computer‐based information system…

549

The play of information systems development: Drama and ritual in the development of a nursing information system

Christopher Westrup

Seeks to show the ritual and dramatic elements in an ostensibly rational and technocratic process; that is, the formulation of nurses’ information requirements prior to the…

854

Applying quality to Leavitt’s framework to solve information technology problems: A case study

Delvin Grant, Erhan Mergen

Uses Leavitt’s framework as an instrument for solving the long product cycle time related problems experienced in a manufacturing information resource management function. A…

1757

Relevance conventions and problem boundaries in work redesign teams

Eleanor Wynn, David G. Novick

Presents findings from a study undertaken to identify some of the conversational issues in the production of knowledge in cross‐functional work redesign groups. Illustrates what…

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Cover of Information Technology & People

ISSN:

0959-3845

Online date, start – end:

1992

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Open Access:

hybrid

Editors:

  • Prof Edgar Whitley
  • Prof Kevin Crowston
  • Prof Yulin Fang
  • Prof Jyoti Choudrie