Table of contents
The socio‐cybernetic paradox of the networked firm
Francis WilsonIllustrates the socio‐cybernetic basis and the contradictions inherent in the use of total quality management methodologies to support computer‐based information system…
The play of information systems development: Drama and ritual in the development of a nursing information system
Christopher WestrupSeeks to show the ritual and dramatic elements in an ostensibly rational and technocratic process; that is, the formulation of nurses’ information requirements prior to the…
Applying quality to Leavitt’s framework to solve information technology problems: A case study
Delvin Grant, Erhan MergenUses Leavitt’s framework as an instrument for solving the long product cycle time related problems experienced in a manufacturing information resource management function. A…
Relevance conventions and problem boundaries in work redesign teams
Eleanor Wynn, David G. NovickPresents findings from a study undertaken to identify some of the conversational issues in the production of knowledge in cross‐functional work redesign groups. Illustrates what…
ISSN:
0959-3845e-ISSN:
1758-5813ISSN-L:
0959-3845Renamed from:
Office Technology and PeopleOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Prof Edgar Whitley
- Prof Kevin Crowston
- Prof Yulin Fang
- Prof Jyoti Choudrie