Representation

Table of Contents

Extending the Scope of Representation Theoryl

Introduction

Conceptual modelling and representation theory

Models of representation and representational analyses

A research review: identifying the scope of analysis

A proposed research model

Contributions and outlook

References

Indexing Research

Introduction

Genuine judgements and states of affairs

Schematised aspects

Represented objectivities

Developing a technique

Grounded theory method and its use in information systems

The coding process: foundations of the technique

Substantive theory: the product of the technique

Conclusions

References

Using Protocol Analysis to Explore the Creative Requirements Engineering Process

Creativity in requirements engineering

Understanding the creative RE process

Characteristics of the RE process

Views of the RE process

Protocol analysis

Overview of protocol analysis

Data collection approaches

Data analysis approaches

Discussion

Discussion and conclusion

Applications of protocol analysis in requirements engineering

Can protocol analysis be used to study creative thinking and cognition in the requirements process?

References

Poles Apart or Bedfellows? Re-conceptualising Information Systems Success and Failure

Introduction

Success and failure as independent dimensions

Success, failure and stakeholder expectations

Positive and negative expectations

Defining characteristics

Multiple stakeholders

A case study

End users

Developers

Middle/upper management (some groups)

Corporate senior management

Comments from end users

Comments from developers

Comments from middle/upper management (some groups)

Comments from corporate senior management

Discussion

Conclusion

References