Information Systems Research: Foundations, Design and Theory

This textbook will delve into the philosophical foundation of contemporary IS research design with particular emphasis on the methodological tools that can be applied to conduct effective research in the multidisciplinary area of contemporary IS. What sets the book apart is that it will cover the current social paradigm shift, global changes and the need for new methodological tools, which have revolutionised the way we use IS to support our daily practices. It considers the entire methodological procedures applied to research projects that investigate or explore multifaceted areas of contemporary IS, such as information management, digital business, ICT and information science.
Featuring learning objectives, case studies, assessment questions and exercises, this textbook offers a practical outline for IS research methodology that will be of use to students and researchers. It aims to satisfy researchers who are seeking literature on applying methodological procedures to their research projects that delve into the world of contemporary IS that other titles have only considered in a much broader sense.

Mohammed Ali is a Lecturer in Digital Business and Information Systems and the programme lead for Business Management with Innovation and Technology at the University of Salford Business School, UK. He is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education with extensive teaching experience. His research interests fall under the socio-technical and system complexities of information systems and digital disruption and he has published widely in the area of digital transformation, digital technologies for higher education, and information systems to facilitate remote work and for managing crisis situations. He is currently involved in various academic projects that aim to promote research-informed teaching in areas such as complex issues in information systems development, systemic practice in information systems action research, sociotechnical issues in information systems adoption and digital innovation and sustainability theories.