A Critical Perspective on Action Research as a Method for Information Systems Research

Richard L. Baskerville; A. Trevor Wood-Harper

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A Critical Perspective on Action Research as a Method for Information Systems Research

Richard L. Baskerville, A. Trevor Wood-Harper

University of Salford

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Abstract

This paper reviews the origins, techniques and roles associated with action research into information systems (IS). Many consider the approach to be the paragon of post-positivist research methods, yet it has a cloudy history among the social sciences. The paper summarizes the rigorous approach to action research and suggests certain domains of ideal use (such as systems development methodology). For those faced with conducting, reviewing or examining action research, the paper discusses various problems, opportunities and strategies.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Information Technology
Volume	11
Issue number	3
Pages (from-to)	235-246
Number of pages	12
ISSN	0268-3962
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/026839629601100305
Publication status	Published - Sept 1996

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