Abstract
This paper puts forwards a new way to view how Communities of Practice (CoPs) form in environments that make heavy use of information systems. It uses a concept from Physics to suggest a new type of CoP that can exist in workplaces. In order to do that, the paper uses a simplified taxonomy for CoPs to outline the 'Quantum-CoPs'. These Communities are discussed regarding their behaviour and characteristics, and their potential use as fully developed CoPs. The paper presents some preliminary findings from a semi-structured interview conducted in The Higher Education Academy Psychology Network (UK). These findings are contrasted against the theory discussed and some additional proposals are suggested at the end.
Recommended Citation
Ribeiro, Richard; Kimble, Chris; and Cairns, Paul, "Quantum-Cops: When Communities of Practice Resemble Physics" (2009). UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2009. 42.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2009/42