Abstract
In this paper, the more than 40-year history of the information systems discipline is discussed by dividing history into four somewhat overlapping eras. For each era, important events that occurred are highlighted. The events are categorized as “management/governance of the IS function”, “technology”, “research themes”, “research methodology”, “education”, and “infrastructure” (organizations, conferences, journals, etc.). The paper then speculates on what the value would be if the IS community were to adopt a shared history. The paper contends that such a shared history would be effective in helping to bridge the communication gaps that exist between the different sub-communities that make up the discipline.
Recommended Citation
Hirschheim, Rudy and Klein, Heinz K.
(2012)
"A Glorious and Not-So-Short History of the Information Systems Field,"
Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 13(4), .
DOI: 10.17705/1jais.00294
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/jais/vol13/iss4/5
DOI
10.17705/1jais.00294
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