Topic 2

Student presentations: compare an interpretive article in a particular genre with (the same) positivist article (Venkatesh et al, 2003)

11.00-12.00

What are the ontological and epistemological differences?
Define the research approach the authors work with.

Jane, Jens, Asma: LINDGREN, R., HENFRIDSSON, O. & SCHULTZE, U. (2004) Design principles for competence management systems: a synthesis of an action research study. MIS quarterly, 28, 435-472.

Charlotte, Lars, Mohammad: ORLIKOWSKI, W. J. (1992) The Duality of Technology: Rethinking the Concept of Technology in Organizations. Organization Science, 3, 398-429.

Tara (Nazli), Benjamin, Rislan: ROSE, J. & SCHLICHTER, B. R. (2013) Decoupling, Re-Engaging: Managing Trust Relationships in Implementation Projects. Information Systems Journal, 23, 5-33.

Zena, Nis, Jinling: SCHULTZE, U. (2000) A confessional account of an ethnography about knowledge work. MIS quarterly, 24, 3-41.

Example positivist article:
VENKATESH, V., MORRIS, M. G., DAVIS, G. B. & DAVIS, F. D. (2003) User acceptance of information technology: Toward a unified view. MIS quarterly, 425-478.