TY - UNPB

T1 - Using actor network theory ideas in information systems research: a case study of action research

AU - Lewis, P J

AU - Townson, C J W

PY - 2004

Y1 - 2004

N2 - Actor-Network Theory has found some favour in information systems research as a tool for interpretation and description of sociological phenomena surrounding the use of information systems. This paper presents the case of a more proactive use in an action research project within a Corporate Bank. Here the researchers used the ideas as a device for understanding the turbulent social and political context of the research and to plan and manage the intervention

AB - Actor-Network Theory has found some favour in information systems research as a tool for interpretation and description of sociological phenomena surrounding the use of information systems. This paper presents the case of a more proactive use in an action research project within a Corporate Bank. Here the researchers used the ideas as a device for understanding the turbulent social and political context of the research and to plan and manage the intervention

KW - Action Research

KW - Actor Network Theory

KW - Information Systems

KW - Research Methodology

M3 - Working paper

T3 - Proceedings of UKAIS 2004

BT - Using actor network theory ideas in information systems research: a case study of action research

PB - unknown

CY - N/A

ER -