A Comparison of Adaption-Innovation Styles Between Information Systems Majors and Computer Science Majors

Authors

Edward R. Sim, Loyola College in Maryland
George Wright, Loyola College in Maryland

Abstract

This paper reports on a study that compares the problem-solving style, in terms of adaption and innovation, of Information Systems and Computer Science majors. The adaption/innovation characterization of problem-solving styles was developed by Kirton and is measured by Kirton’s Adaption-Innovation inventory. This is a well-validated instrument that measures the respondent’s preferred approach to problem-solving.

Recommended Citation

Sim, Edward R. and Wright, George (2002) "A Comparison of Adaption-Innovation Styles Between Information Systems Majors and Computer Science Majors," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 13 : Iss. 1 , 29-36.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol13/iss1/5