Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Research

Authors

Leila Halawi, Bethune-Cookman UniversityFollow
Richard McCarthy, Quinnipiac University

Submitting Campus

Worldwide

Department

Management & Technology

Document Type

Article

Publication/Presentation Date

2006

Abstract/Description

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.

Publication Title

Issues in Information Systems

Publisher

International Association for Computer Information Systems

Additional Information

Dr. Leila Halawi was not affiliated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at the time this paper was published.

Scholarly Commons Citation

Halawi, L., & McCarthy, R. (2006). Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Research. Issues in Information Systems, 7(2). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/publication/317