The purpose of this study is to analyze the major variables influencing the political behavior of MIS professionals in information system development (ISD). The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is used to create the research model. We found that (1) Attitude, subjective norm, perceived political...

On the basis of the concept of compromise, this research in progress deals with the development of an Information System of competencies management. Based on the Actor Network Theory approach (Law, 1992; Callon, 2001; Akrich, Callon and Latour, 2002a,b; Latour, 2005), the concept of compromise helps us...

The paper describes the results of an experimental test of a theoretical model which explains under what circumstances the interaction between MIS-users and EDP-specialists during the design of an information system will lead to success (i.e., efficient task-accomplishment). The research also...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the factors influencing creativity in information system development (ISD). Specifically, this paper compares two groups, students and practitioners, in order to identify salient factors influencing creativity in this field....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the success rate of information system development by means of an empirical research with a focus on how various user factors. The authors examined user reactions, interactions and participation during the early, middle and late stages of...