Information Systems Research

Information systems research activity has grown considerably over recent years in line with the increased contribution made by information technology to modern-day enterprises, and the increasing number of knowledge workers employed in advanced economies. While a number of books have attempted to identify some of the key issues in this field, much less attention has been paid to the subject of information systems itself: what is an appropriate focus for work and where should the boundaries to endeavours be drawn? This volume is a collection of papers on key information systems issues requiring further research. It examines alternative approaches to information systems and provides practical guidelines for students undertaking IS research projects on choosing a research method, preparing proposals and using statistics. Designed primarily for students undertaking research into information systems, this book should be of interest to academics supervising research students and to the wider academic community.