Case-Based Research in Information Systems: Gaps and Trends

The purpose of this research is to identify gaps and trends in case-based research in the field of information systems (IS). We argue that case-based research is necessary in all sub-disciplines of the field, but that the use of case-based methodologies has been uneven, concentrated in some sub-fiel...

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Published in:JITTA 2013-06, Vol.14 (2), p.47
Main Authors: Gordon, Steven, Blake, Roger, Shankaranarayanan, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Causality
Information science
Information systems
Knowledge management
Longitudinal studies
Qualitative research
Research methodology
Researchers
Studies
Trends
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Summary:The purpose of this research is to identify gaps and trends in case-based research in the field of information systems (IS). We argue that case-based research is necessary in all sub-disciplines of the field, but that the use of case-based methodologies has been uneven, concentrated in some sub-fields, such as enterprise resource planning and knowledge management, and almost lacking in others, such as decision support systems and humancomputer interaction. The findings presented here should motivate researchers to augment their research with case studies in areas where it has been lacking. It should also help doctoral students and case researchers who have yet to specialize or who would like to broaden their research interests to identify promising topics for case-based study. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1532-4516
1552-6496