Development gain? Participant observation in interpretive management information systems research

Abstract

This article provides a critical assessment of the potential of participant observation as an interpretive data-gathering method for management information systems (MIS) research by drawing on a participant observation study of Executive Information Systems development. It identifies a range of issues with respect to participant observation in MIS research that may also be an integral part of reflective research practice for any field researcher. © 2002, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.