Development gain? Participant observation in interpretive management information systems research

Bibliographic Data

ID2402987
AuthorsJoe Nandhakumar (0000-0002-2890-5405, University of Bath, corresponding author), Matthew Jones (0000-0002-9272-5687, University of Cambridge, corresponding author)
Year2002
Volume2
Issue3
Pages323-341
Publication date2002-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1468-7941 • E-ISSN: 1741-3109
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/146879410200200303
OpenAlexW2107091641
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited25

This article provides a critical assessment of the potential of participant observation as an interpretive data-gathering method for management information systems (MIS) research by drawing on a participant observation study of Executive Information Systems development. It identifies a range of issues with respect to participant observation in MIS research that may also be an integral part of reflective research practice for any field researcher

Data collection · Field research · Information system · Knowledge management · Participant observation · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Big Data and Business Intelligence · Business Process Modeling and Analysis · Computer Science · Engineering · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Psychology

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