A Development-Oriented IS Evaluation Approach: Case Demonstration for DSS

Authors

• Shah J. Miah, Victoria UniversityFollow
• Justin Debuse, University of the Sunshine CoastFollow
• Don Kerr, University of the Sunshine CoastFollow

Document Type

Selected papers from the QUALIT conference

Abstract

Information systems (IS) development research needs a broader conceptual lens for evaluating IS design qualities. Most conventional IS evaluation approaches are focused on narrow objectives, such as the process and content rather than the development process as a whole. This paper describes a qualitative evaluation of a new approach that extends evaluation strategies to incorporate development phases, specifically within decision support systems (DSS) development. The conceptual approach is based on a mental model from the design science research paradigm and evaluates DSS development at various design checkpoints. This paper also describes qualitative findings on the applicability of the conceptual approach in a socio-technical design context.

Recommended Citation

Miah, Shah J.; Debuse, Justin; and Kerr, Don (2012) "A Development-Oriented IS Evaluation Approach: Case Demonstration for DSS," The Australasian Journal of Information Systems: Vol. 17: No. 2, Article 9.
DOI: 10.3127/ajis.v17i2.694
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/ajis/vol17/iss2/9