Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA)
Abstract
This article summarizes the current state-of-the-art of design science research (DSR) in the management discipline and shows implications for DSR in Information Systems (IS). The objective is to provide a novel perspective for IS DSR beyond a focus on the IT artifact and its application context.
Based on a review of the management literature, the current state-of-the-art of management DSR is condensed into a comprehensive approach. Its benefits for the IS discipline are illustrated by applying the approach to two typical directions of IS research: traditional IT artifact-centric DSR and DSR for IS/IT management or IT project management organizations.
In addition, a novel approach to define IS DSR artifacts, as well as more differentiated views of artifact relevance and of the impacts of artifact instantiations are presented and discussed.
Recommended Citation
Drechsler, Andreas
(2014)
"Design Science as Design of Social Systems – Implications for Information Systems Research,"
Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA): Vol. 14:
Iss.
4, Article 2.
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/jitta/vol14/iss4/2