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The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research: Towards an Integrative Platform

The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research: Towards an Integrative Platform

João Porto de Albuquerque, Edouard J. Simon, Jan-Hendrik Wahoff, Arno Rolf
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781605660400|ISBN10: 160566040X|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616925499|EISBN13: 9781605660417
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-040-0.ch005
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Porto de Albuquerque, João, et al. "The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research: Towards an Integrative Platform." Information Systems Research Methods, Epistemology, and Applications, edited by Aileen Cater-Steel and Latif Al-Hakim, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 88-102. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-040-0.ch005

APA

Porto de Albuquerque, J., Simon, E. J., Wahoff, J., & Rolf, A. (2009). The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research: Towards an Integrative Platform. In A. Cater-Steel & L. Al-Hakim (Eds.), Information Systems Research Methods, Epistemology, and Applications (pp. 88-102). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-040-0.ch005

Chicago

Porto de Albuquerque, João, et al. "The Challenge of Transdisciplinarity in Information Systems Research: Towards an Integrative Platform." In Information Systems Research Methods, Epistemology, and Applications, edited by Aileen Cater-Steel and Latif Al-Hakim, 88-102. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-040-0.ch005

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Abstract

Research in the Information Systems (IS) field has been characterised by the use of a variety of methods and theoretical underpinnings. This fact recently raised concerns about the rigour of scientific results of IS research and about the legitimacy of the IS academic field. On the other hand, a number of IS researchers have argued for a view that values diversity as a strength of the IS field. This chapter supports this viewpoint and analyzes the relation between IS research and concepts originating from theoretical debates around transdisciplinarity. We present results from a group of researchers of various disciplinary backgrounds towards an integrative platform for the orientation of transdisciplinary IS research. The Mikropolis platform provides researchers with a common language, allowing the integration of different perspectives through exchange of experiences and mutual understanding. We also discuss some practical issues that arise from the transdisciplinary cooperation in IS research.

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