Design-Type Research in Information Systems: Findings and Practices

Download or read book Design-Type Research in Information Systems: Findings and Practices written by Vahidov, Rustam and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design-type research deals with the multidisciplinary issues of methodology of design, design principles and guidelines, and philosophy of design with the aim of producing knowledge that aids designers in becoming more effective and efficient. Design-Type Research in Information Systems: Findings and Practices aims to demonstrate that Design-Type Research is a legitimate scientific activity, particularly in the context of the field of Information Systems. Contending that the philosophy, methodology and principles of traditional science also apply to design-type of science, the research contained within this book is important to the widespread acceptance and promotion of design-type research.