Exploring Ideology in the Adoption of Socio-Technical Assemblages

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-48
Author(s):  
David Edwards ◽  
Keith Horton
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Organizational Adoption ◽  
Enterprise Level ◽  
Ideological Dimension ◽  
Longitudinal Case Studies

In this paper the authors explore ideological influences on the organizational adoption and development of the Managed Learning Environment (MLE), an enterprise level approach to information systems development in Higher Education, that was advocated by UK national agencies such as the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). The authors present three detailed longitudinal case studies. To capture the ideological dimension of MLE we use the concept of Technology Action Framing. They find that the ideological dimension of the technology has a significant impact on organisational socio technical processes by shaping strong and often conflicting attitudes to the adoption of MLE. The findings contribute to better understanding of this pattern of socio technical adoption and development.

Information Systems Methodologies in Use

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Westrup
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
The Creation

Research into information systems development (ISD) methodologies is generally restricted to the creation or elaboration of methodologies or the provision of CASE support. This paper proposes that a fruitful area of research, which will provide insights into the effectiveness of ISD methodologies, must centre on the observation of the practice of systems developers, users and managers, and the study of methodologies in use. Such a programme requires certain techniques, ideally longitudinal ethnographic case studies. Preliminary results from a couple of case studies indicate that ISD methodologies are not used as prescribed but this does not necessarily prevent the successful completion of development projects.

Business Process Simulation

2010 ◽  
pp. 240-253
Author(s):  
Tony Elliman ◽  
Tally Hatzakis ◽  
Alan Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Simulation ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Automated Information System ◽  
Modelling Techniques

This paper discusses the idea that even though information systems development (ISD) approaches have long advocated the use of integrated organisational views, the modelling techniques used have not been adapted accordingly and remain focused on the automated information system (IS) solution. Existing research provides evidence that business process simulation (BPS) can be used at different points in the ISD process to provide better integrated organisational views that aid the design of appropriate IS solutions. Despite this fact, research in this area is not extensive; suggesting that the potential of using BPS for the ISD process is not yet well understood. The paper uses the findings from three different case studies to illustrate the ways BPS has been used at different points in the ISD process. It compares the results against IS modelling techniques, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages that BPS has over the latter. The research necessary to develop appropriate BPS tools and give guidance on their use in the ISD process is discussed.

Information Systems Development Plan For AJ Twenty-Four Seven

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chester Allan Abegael Jangao ◽  
Glendell Jadraque ◽  
Jenessa Amion ◽  
Kc Marie Regalado ◽  
Meljhon Arañez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Information Systems Development
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