Comparative Government

Abstract

To advance our understanding of information systems (IS), it is necessary to conduct relevant and rigorous IS research. IS research, in turn, is built on a foundation of strong and robust theory. Indeed, the IS field has a long and rich tradition of devel- oping and appropriating theories to examine central disciplinary themes, such as the IS life cycle and IS business value, along with a host of social and political factors. The ISWorld wiki “Theories Used in IS Research1 ” (TUISR) lists 87 such theories and models. While this site is a valuable resource for the field, much more could be assembled to aid IS researchers in using theories to explain and predict how information systems can be used within today’s digital society.