We examined 155 information systems research articles published from 1983 to 1988 and
found that although this research is not rooted in a single over-arching theoretical …

A central notion behind this paper is that certain fundamental theoretical and philosophical
assumptions underlie any piece of research-there is no such thing as a totally objective or …

A few issues in the evolution of computing draw equal attention from specialists and from the
public at large. Nearly everyone, for example, wants to know what kind of social world is …

Accelerated investment and innovation in information technology (IT) offers prospects for
conducting business in ways that are radically different from the past. Despite the growing …

Although to date computer technology has been used primarily to automate paperwork,
recently we have entered an era in which information availability and new communication …

In this paper we explore the intellectual structures upon which the field of information
systems development (ISD) is cultivated. The conceptual base of our work comes from the …

Developing computer-based information systems is usually conceived as a rational process,
intended to achieve identifiable and agreed upon goals. From this perspective, certain …

Modern organizations are investing heavily in information technology (IT) with the objective
of increasing overall profitability and the productivity of their knowledge workers. Yet, it is …

The widespread and expanding use of computing by government and business is a
phenomenon of the last three decades. This rapid increase in use of computing raises …

This article reviews studies that examine the impact of information technology (IT) on the
number of middle managers in organizations. Contradictory evidence is found to suggest …