The Repertory Grid Technique: A Method for the Study of Cognition in Information Systems

Recent studies have confirmed the importance of understanding the cognition of users and information systems (IS) professionals. These works agree that organizational cognition is far too critical to be ignored as it can impact on IS outcomes. While cognition has been considered in a variety of IS c...

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Published in:MIS quarterly 2002-03, Vol.26 (1), p.39-57
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Information management
Information storage and retrieval systems
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Information technology
Management information systems
Management philosophies
Management science
Organizational change
Qualitative research
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Strategic management
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