Using a multi‐disciplinary research team to carry out research in IS

Q2 Computer Science

Journal of Systems and Information Technology Pub Date : 1998-03-01 DOI:10.1108/13287269880000737

A. Cavaye

引用次数: 3

Abstract

The use of a multi‐disciplinary research team can often enhance the investigation of IS phenomena ‐ particularly when the construct under study is multi‐dimensional. This paper explores the challenges and benefits of carrying out IS research with a multi‐disciplinary team. By way of illustration a study is described which purposefully pulled together researchers from different (but related) disciplines to carry out an IS research project. The challenges confronting the team included miscommunication, initial disagreement concerning research constructs, and the amount of time required for meetings. The benefits far outweighed the difficulties. Benefits accrued to the study itself and to the research participants. The study was more holistic and included better construct definition. The participating researchers benefited from critically examining their own views and outlooks whilst being exposed to viewpoints from other disciplines.

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利用多学科研究团队开展信息系统研究

使用一个多学科的研究团队通常可以加强对IS现象的调查——特别是当所研究的结构是多维的。本文探讨了与多学科团队开展信息系统研究的挑战和好处。通过举例说明，一项研究被描述为有目的地将来自不同(但相关)学科的研究人员聚集在一起进行is研究项目。团队面临的挑战包括沟通不畅，最初对研究结构的分歧，以及会议所需的时间。好处远远大于困难。对研究本身和研究参与者都有好处。该研究更全面，包括更好的结构定义。参与研究的研究人员受益于批判性地审视自己的观点和前景，同时接触到其他学科的观点。

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Journal of Systems and Information Technology Computer Science-Computer Science (all)

CiteScore

4.40

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0.00%

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期刊介绍： The Journal provides an avenue for scholarly work that researches systems thinking applications, information systems, electronic business, data analytics, information sciences, information management, business intelligence, and complex adaptive systems in the application domains of the business environment, health, the built environment, cultural settings, and the natural environment. Papers examine the wider implications of the systems or technology being researched. This means papers consider aspects such as social and organisational relevance, business value, cognitive implications, social implications, impact on individuals or community perspectives, and the development of solutions, rather than focusing solely on the technology. The Journal of Systems and Information Technology is open to a wide range of research methodologies and paper styles including case studies, surveys, experiments, review papers, design science, design thinking and both theoretical and methodological papers. The focus of the journal will be to publish work that fits into the following broad areas of research: Behavioural Information Systems and Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, Data, Information and Security, E-Business, Intelligent Systems and Applications, Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Optimisation, Social Media Analysis, Technology Enhanced Learning.