Theory-generating design science research

被引:36
作者
Beck, Roman [1 ]
Weber, Sven [1 ]
Gregory, Robert Wayne [2 ]
机构
[1] Goethe Univ Frankfurt, Inst Informat Syst, D-60323 Frankfurt, Germany
[2] Univ Gottingen, D-37073 Gottingen, Germany
关键词
Design science research; Behavioural science research; Grounded theory method; Pluralistic research method; INFORMATION-SYSTEMS; FRAMEWORK; ANATOMY;
D O I
10.1007/s10796-012-9342-4
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
A frequently mentioned challenge in design science research (DSR) is the generation of novel theory above and beyond information technology artefacts. This article analyzes the DSR process and extends established frameworks for theory generation to exemplify improvements to theory generation through methods of grounded theory development. On a conceptual base, we developed a theory-generating DSR approach which integrates methods of grounded theory development with established DSR methodology. This combination enables a design theorist to generate theoretical knowledge that extends the applicable knowledge base. We do not elaborate this combination on a meta-level, but rather provide a process model for researchers in form of an extension of a well-known DSR model to combine both methods in a pluralistic research design. With this suggested research approach, scholars can draw theoretical insights from analytical abstractions and can improve the development of IT artefacts in a structured way to avoid failure or repair loops.
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页码:637 / 651
页数:15
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