Theoretical Stability of Information Systems Design Theory Evaluations Based upon Habermas's Discourse Theory
ISBN
978-952-60-3574-1
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2011-06-09
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Tuunainen, Virpi
Nandhakumar, Joe
Rossi, Matti
Soliman, Wael
Research Team
IWI1
Abstract
A challenge in Information Systems Design Science Research (ISDSR) is the evaluation of constructed Information Systems Design Theories. March and Smith (1995, p. 254) state that significant difficulties … result from the fact that artifact performance is related to the environment in which it operates. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to achieve stable knowledge of the utility of ISDSR artifacts. This is a severe problem because-as in each scientific discipline-it should be able to show that there is progress in ISDSR. In this paper, we propose an approach for improving the stability of knowledge of the utility of ISDSR artifacts. We focus on instability resulting from the social setting of an evaluation context. By applying Habermas's Discourse Theory, we show why a separation of stakeholder types is essential for gaining stable knowledge on the utility of ISDTs.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Information Systems: ICT and Sustainable Services Development
Publisher place
Helsinki
Event Title
19th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) 2011
Event Location
Helsinki, Finland
Event Date
09.-11.06.2011
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
140170
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Aier.Fischer.Winter.2011.Habermas.pdf
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