Skip to main content

2019 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel

Conceptualization of the Problem Space in Design Science Research

verfasst von : Alexander Maedche, Shirley Gregor, Stefan Morana, Jasper Feine

Erschienen in: Extending the Boundaries of Design Science Theory and Practice

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Aktivieren Sie unsere intelligente Suche, um passende Fachinhalte oder Patente zu finden.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

Design science research (DSR) aims to deliver innovative solutions for real-world problems. DSR produces Information Systems (IS) artifacts and design knowledge describing means-end relationships between problem and solution spaces. A key success factor of any DSR research endeavor is an appropriate understanding and description of the underlying problem space. However, existing DSR literature lacks a solid conceptualization of the problem space in DSR. This paper addresses this gap and suggests a conceptualization of the problem space in DSR that builds on the four key concepts of stakeholders, needs, goals, and requirements. We showcase the application of our conceptualization in two published DSR projects. Our work contributes methodologically to the field of DSR as it helps DSR scholars to explore and describe the problem space in terms of a set of key concepts and their relationships.

Sie haben noch keine Lizenz? Dann Informieren Sie sich jetzt über unsere Produkte:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Springer Professional "Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 390 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe




 

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 340 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Versicherung + Risiko




Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Literatur
1.
Zurück zum Zitat Gregor, S., Hevner, A.R.: Positioning and presenting design science research for maximum impact. MIS Q. 37, 337–355 (2013)CrossRef Gregor, S., Hevner, A.R.: Positioning and presenting design science research for maximum impact. MIS Q. 37, 337–355 (2013)CrossRef
2.
Zurück zum Zitat Kuechler, W., Vaishnavi, V.: A framework for theory development in design science research: multiple perspectives science research: multiple perspectives. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 13, 395–424 (2012) Kuechler, W., Vaishnavi, V.: A framework for theory development in design science research: multiple perspectives science research: multiple perspectives. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 13, 395–424 (2012)
3.
Zurück zum Zitat Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Rothenberger, M.A., Chatterjee, S.: A design science research methodology for information systems research. J. Manage. Inf. Syst. 24, 45–77 (2007)CrossRef Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Rothenberger, M.A., Chatterjee, S.: A design science research methodology for information systems research. J. Manage. Inf. Syst. 24, 45–77 (2007)CrossRef
4.
Zurück zum Zitat Venable, J., Pries-Heje, J., Baskerville, R.: FEDS: a framework for evaluation in design science research. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 25, 77–89 (2016)CrossRef Venable, J., Pries-Heje, J., Baskerville, R.: FEDS: a framework for evaluation in design science research. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 25, 77–89 (2016)CrossRef
5.
6.
Zurück zum Zitat Denyer, D., Tranfield, D., Van Aken, J.E.: Developing design propositions through research synthesis. Organ. Stud. 29, 393–413 (2008)CrossRef Denyer, D., Tranfield, D., Van Aken, J.E.: Developing design propositions through research synthesis. Organ. Stud. 29, 393–413 (2008)CrossRef
7.
Zurück zum Zitat Chandra, L., Seidel, S., Gregor, S.: Prescriptive knowledge in IS research: conceptualizing design principles in terms of materiality, action, and boundary conditions. In: Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, pp. 4039–4048 (2015) Chandra, L., Seidel, S., Gregor, S.: Prescriptive knowledge in IS research: conceptualizing design principles in terms of materiality, action, and boundary conditions. In: Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, pp. 4039–4048 (2015)
8.
Zurück zum Zitat Baskerville, R., Pries-Heje, J.: Explanatory design theory. Bus. Inf. Syst. Eng. 2, 271–282 (2010)CrossRef Baskerville, R., Pries-Heje, J.: Explanatory design theory. Bus. Inf. Syst. Eng. 2, 271–282 (2010)CrossRef
9.
Zurück zum Zitat Gregor, S., Jones, D.: The anatomy of a design theory. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 8, 312–335 (2007) Gregor, S., Jones, D.: The anatomy of a design theory. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 8, 312–335 (2007)
10.
Zurück zum Zitat Deng, Q., Ji, S.: A review of design science research in information systems: concept, process, outcome, and evaluation. Pacific Asia J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 10, 1–36 (2018) Deng, Q., Ji, S.: A review of design science research in information systems: concept, process, outcome, and evaluation. Pacific Asia J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 10, 1–36 (2018)
11.
12.
Zurück zum Zitat Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Niehaves, B.: Design science research genres: introduction to the special issue on exemplars and criteria for applicable design science research. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 27, 129–139 (2018)CrossRef Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Niehaves, B.: Design science research genres: introduction to the special issue on exemplars and criteria for applicable design science research. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 27, 129–139 (2018)CrossRef
13.
Zurück zum Zitat Baskerville, R., Baiyere, A., Gregor, S., Hevner, A., Rossi, M.: Design science research contributions: finding a balance between artifact and theory. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 19, 358–376 (2018) Baskerville, R., Baiyere, A., Gregor, S., Hevner, A., Rossi, M.: Design science research contributions: finding a balance between artifact and theory. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 19, 358–376 (2018)
14.
Zurück zum Zitat Winter, R.: Design science research in Europe. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 17, 470–475 (2008)CrossRef Winter, R.: Design science research in Europe. Eur. J. Inf. Syst. 17, 470–475 (2008)CrossRef
15.
Zurück zum Zitat Van de Ven, A.H.: Engaged Scholarship: A Guide for Organizational and Social Research. Oxford University Press, Oxford (2007) Van de Ven, A.H.: Engaged Scholarship: A Guide for Organizational and Social Research. Oxford University Press, Oxford (2007)
16.
Zurück zum Zitat Getzels, J.W.: Problem finding: a theoretical note. Cogn. Sci. 3, 167–172 (1979)CrossRef Getzels, J.W.: Problem finding: a theoretical note. Cogn. Sci. 3, 167–172 (1979)CrossRef
17.
Zurück zum Zitat Einstein, A., Infeld, L.: The Evolution of Physics. Simon & Schuster, New York (1938)MATH Einstein, A., Infeld, L.: The Evolution of Physics. Simon & Schuster, New York (1938)MATH
18.
Zurück zum Zitat Dorst, K.: The core of “design thinking” and its application. Des. Stud. 32, 521–532 (2011)CrossRef Dorst, K.: The core of “design thinking” and its application. Des. Stud. 32, 521–532 (2011)CrossRef
19.
Zurück zum Zitat Cross, N.: Expertise in design: an overview. Des. Stud. 25, 427–441 (2004)CrossRef Cross, N.: Expertise in design: an overview. Des. Stud. 25, 427–441 (2004)CrossRef
20.
Zurück zum Zitat Simon, H.: The Sciences of the Artificial. MIT Press, Cambridge (1998) Simon, H.: The Sciences of the Artificial. MIT Press, Cambridge (1998)
21.
Zurück zum Zitat Sein, M.K., Henfridsson, O., Purao, S., Rossi, M., Lindgren, R.: Action design research. MIS Q. 35, 1–20 (2011)CrossRef Sein, M.K., Henfridsson, O., Purao, S., Rossi, M., Lindgren, R.: Action design research. MIS Q. 35, 1–20 (2011)CrossRef
22.
Zurück zum Zitat Walls, J.G., Widmeyer, G.R., El Sawy, O.A.: Building an information system design theory for vigilant EIS. Inf. Syst. Res. 1, 36–59 (1992)CrossRef Walls, J.G., Widmeyer, G.R., El Sawy, O.A.: Building an information system design theory for vigilant EIS. Inf. Syst. Res. 1, 36–59 (1992)CrossRef
23.
Zurück zum Zitat Hevner, A.R., March, S.T., Park, J., Ram, S.: Design science in information systems research. MIS Q. 28, 75–105 (2004)CrossRef Hevner, A.R., March, S.T., Park, J., Ram, S.: Design science in information systems research. MIS Q. 28, 75–105 (2004)CrossRef
24.
Zurück zum Zitat Thuan, N.H., Drechsler, A., Antunes, P.: Construction of design science research questions. Commun. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 44(1), 20 (2019) Thuan, N.H., Drechsler, A., Antunes, P.: Construction of design science research questions. Commun. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 44(1), 20 (2019)
26.
Zurück zum Zitat Getzels, J.W.: Problem-finding and the inventiveness of solutions. J. Creat. Behav. 9, 12–18 (1975)CrossRef Getzels, J.W.: Problem-finding and the inventiveness of solutions. J. Creat. Behav. 9, 12–18 (1975)CrossRef
27.
Zurück zum Zitat Alvesson, M., Sandberg, J.: Generating research questions through problematization. Acad. Manage. Rev. 36, 247–271 (2011) Alvesson, M., Sandberg, J.: Generating research questions through problematization. Acad. Manage. Rev. 36, 247–271 (2011)
28.
Zurück zum Zitat Heidegger, M.: Basic Writings. HarperCollins, New York (1993) Heidegger, M.: Basic Writings. HarperCollins, New York (1993)
29.
Zurück zum Zitat ISO/IEC/IEEE International Standard: Systems and software engineering – Vocabulary. ISO/IEC/IEEE (2010) ISO/IEC/IEEE International Standard: Systems and software engineering – Vocabulary. ISO/IEC/IEEE (2010)
31.
Zurück zum Zitat Glinz, M.: A Glossary of Requirements Engineering Terminology (2017) Glinz, M.: A Glossary of Requirements Engineering Terminology (2017)
32.
Zurück zum Zitat Arazy, O., Kumar, N., Shapira, B.: A theory-driven design framework for social recommender systems. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 11, 455–490 (2010) Arazy, O., Kumar, N., Shapira, B.: A theory-driven design framework for social recommender systems. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 11, 455–490 (2010)
33.
Zurück zum Zitat Meth, H., Mueller, B., Maedche, A.: Designing a requirement mining system. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 16, 799–837 (2015) Meth, H., Mueller, B., Maedche, A.: Designing a requirement mining system. J. Assoc. Inf. Syst. 16, 799–837 (2015)
Metadaten
Titel
Conceptualization of the Problem Space in Design Science Research
verfasst von
Alexander Maedche
Shirley Gregor
Stefan Morana
Jasper Feine
Copyright-Jahr
2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19504-5_2

Premium Partner