Professional Development Workshops
Paper Number
1312
Paper Type
PDW
Description
Participants of this Professional Development Workshop will get an introduction to the theoretical foundations, history, and key methodological principles and practices of dialectical inquiry, and an analysis of the state-of-the art as well as exemplary cases of dialectics in IS research. The two 90-minute sessions feature presentations, group work, and plenary discussions. No prior knowledge of dialectics is required and ICIS participants at all levels are invited to attend. While early career researchers (PhD students and junior faculty) are expected to extend their methodological repertoire and knowledge of the IS literature, IS scholars with a more advanced understanding of dialectics are expected to benefit from stimulating discussions with a vibrant and inclusive group of junior and senior IS scholars passionate about dialectics. Learning Objectives • Describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of dialectics. • Explain different approaches to dialectical inquiry and related concepts and frameworks. • Select relevant cases for dialectical inquiry and frame them appropriately. • Analyze contemporary IS phenomena using dialectical concepts and frameworks. • Reflect on the potentials and limitations of dialectical inquiry in IS research.
Recommended Citation
Ciriello, Raffaele Fabio and Mathiassen, Lars, "Dialectical Inquiry in Information Systems Research: Principles and Practices" (2021). ICIS 2021 Proceedings. 2.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2021/pdw/pdw/2
Dialectical Inquiry in Information Systems Research: Principles and Practices
Participants of this Professional Development Workshop will get an introduction to the theoretical foundations, history, and key methodological principles and practices of dialectical inquiry, and an analysis of the state-of-the art as well as exemplary cases of dialectics in IS research. The two 90-minute sessions feature presentations, group work, and plenary discussions. No prior knowledge of dialectics is required and ICIS participants at all levels are invited to attend. While early career researchers (PhD students and junior faculty) are expected to extend their methodological repertoire and knowledge of the IS literature, IS scholars with a more advanced understanding of dialectics are expected to benefit from stimulating discussions with a vibrant and inclusive group of junior and senior IS scholars passionate about dialectics. Learning Objectives • Describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of dialectics. • Explain different approaches to dialectical inquiry and related concepts and frameworks. • Select relevant cases for dialectical inquiry and frame them appropriately. • Analyze contemporary IS phenomena using dialectical concepts and frameworks. • Reflect on the potentials and limitations of dialectical inquiry in IS research.
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