Where does knowledge lie and how does learning occur
Information Systems Development: Where does knowledge lie and how does learning occur?
Collaborators: Richard Boateng and Robert Hinson
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to delineate a road map for development and learning in organizations using information systems as a key trigger.
Design/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual paper using arguments from the information systems development (ISD) literature.
Findings – The authors show that there are two knowledge sources, external and internal; and the interaction of these diverse knowledge sources is needed for the effective utilization of information systems as a development and learning tool in organizations.
Originality/value – The authors recommend that organizations should seek to learn during ISD processes as well as learning from the project outcome.
Design/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual paper using arguments from the information systems development (ISD) literature.
Findings – The authors show that there are two knowledge sources, external and internal; and the interaction of these diverse knowledge sources is needed for the effective utilization of information systems as a development and learning tool in organizations.
Originality/value – The authors recommend that organizations should seek to learn during ISD processes as well as learning from the project outcome.
Reference: Boateng, R. and Hinson, R. (2008) Information Systems Development: Where does knowledge lie and how does learning occur?, Development and Learning, 22(3) 18-20.
