Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Research

Leila Halawi, Richard McCarthy

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Abstract

Research in information systems has rapidly expanded during its relatively brief existence. IT offers organizations a fundamental decision-enhancing environment that extends new opportunities, therefore producing thriving, competitive firms, adding business value and offering valuable products and services to customers. Research within the IT domain has produced several new theories, some of which have been used to help explain and predict end-user use of technologies. We provide a comprehensive overview of the major IT theories and review their theoretical fundamentals.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalIssues in Information Systems
Volume7
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • adaptive structuration theory
  • DeLone and McLean Information Success Model
  • diffusion of innovation theory
  • task technology fit
  • Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
  • unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

Disciplines

  • Management Information Systems
  • Technology and Innovation

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