Information systems action research: an applied view of emerging concepts and methods

This book is a compilation of invited chapters written by leading information systems (IS) action researchers from all over the world. The book is organized into three main parts: Part I: Focuses on methodological issues related to the conduct of IS action research. Part II: Provides several examples of IS action research in practice. Part III: Summarizes current debate on IS action research, including debate regarding its philosophical foundations, use in PhD programs, and validity of findings obtained through its use. The book includes chapters written by a variety of IS action researchers from many different countries (including countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas). Those researchers represent different action research perspectives and traditions. The authors of the chapters are prominent scholars, who are widely recognized as authors of seminal ideas in connection with IS action research.