Extending the scope of representation theory : a review and a proposed research model
Recker, Jan C., Rosemann, Michael, Green, Peter, & Indulska, Marta (2007) Extending the scope of representation theory : a review and a proposed research model. In Hart, Dennis & Gregor, Shirley (Eds.) Information Systems Foundations: Theory, Representation and Reality. ANU E Press, Canberra ACT, pp. 93-114.
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Abstract
This paper reflects on a popular and influential theory unique to Information Systems (IS), namely representation theory, which is widespread in research on conceptual modelling. We review scholarly work in this domain and discuss why and how studies using representation theory need to transcend their focus of research and link their findings to further consequential variables of interest. We propose an innovative research design that builds upon, and converges, Representation Theory and the established Technology Acceptance Model as an example for an extended study. We conclude by discussing how the example of this research study may inspire IS researchers to overcome traditional theory boundaries and converge rather than diverge existing approaches to IS research in related domains.
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| ID Code: | 12155 |
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| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
| Additional Information: | Posted with the permission of the copyright owner for your personal use only. No further distribution is permitted without permission of the copyright owner. The contents of this book can be freely accessed online via the publisher’s web page (see hypertext link). |
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| Keywords: | Conceptual Modelling, Technology Acceptance, Bunge, Wand, Weber Model, Representation Theory |
| ISBN: | 9781921313134 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES (080000) > INFORMATION SYSTEMS (080600) > Conceptual Modelling (080603) |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Science and Technology Past > Schools > School of Information Systems |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2007 (The authors) |
| Deposited On: | 05 Feb 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2012 23:33 |
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