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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1328-7265
- DOI
- 10.1108/13287269880000737
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The use of a multidisciplinary research team can often enhance the investigation of IS phenomena particularly when the construct under study is multidimensional. This paper explores the challenges and benefits of carrying out IS research with a multidisciplinary team. By way of illustration a study is described which purposefully pulled together researchers from different but related disciplines to carry out an IS research project. The challenges confronting the team included miscommunication, initial disagreement concerning research constructs, and the amount of time required for meetings. The benefits far outweighed the difficulties. Benefits accrued to the study itself and to the research participants. The study was more holistic and included better construct definition. The participating researchers benefited from critically examining their own views and outlooks whilst being exposed to viewpoints from other disciplines.
Journal
Journal of Systems and Information Technology – Emerald Publishing
Published: Mar 1, 1998