Activity Theory in Information Systems Research and Practice: Theoretical Underpinnings for an Information Systems Development Model

Autor/inn/en	Mursu, Anja; Luukkonen, Irmeli; Toivanen, Marika; Korpela, Mikko
Titel	Activity Theory in Information Systems Research and Practice: Theoretical Underpinnings for an Information Systems Development Model
Quelle	In: Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 12 (2007) 3, (29 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1368-1613
Schlagwörter	Information Systems; Models; Guidelines; Information Technology; Hospitals; Neonates; Patients; Records (Forms); Theories; Communication (Thought Transfer); Networks; Work Environment; Holistic Approach; Medical Evaluation; Medical Services; Nurses + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Analogiemodell; Richtlinien; Informationstechnologie; Krankengymnast; Krankenhaus; Neugeborenes Kind; Patient; Formularsammlung; Theory; Theorie; Communication; thought; Kommunikation; Gedanke; Arbeitsmilieu; Holistischer Ansatz; Arzt
Abstract	Introduction: The purpose of information systems is to facilitate work activities: here we consider how Activity Theory can be applied in information systems development. Method. The requirements for an analytical model for emancipatory, work-oriented information systems research and practice are specified. Previous research work in Activity Theory is then elaborated to satisfy these requirements in parallel with practical applications. Elaboration: Activity Analysis and Development (ActAD) which sees work activity as a systemic entity, its constituent elements and networks of activities, is introduced and the information systems viewpoint is applied throughout the elaboration. Information systems development is modelled as an activity, applying the ActAD framework. Results: Our contribution is a participatory development model called the Activity Driven ISD Model, aimed at developing work and information systems in parallel, in three phases: understanding the present state of an activity; describing the goal state of the activity; and planning for the transformation to the goal state. Conclusion: The ActAD framework and the Activity Driven ISD Model meet six of the seven criteria set. The seventh requirement will be satisfied after the finalisation of the model. The experiences in our pilot studies concerning its applicability to the practitioners have been encouraging. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Thomas D. Wilson. 9 Broomfield Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2SE, UK. Web site: http://informationr.net/ir
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01