Research Commentary: Diversity in Information Systems Research: Threat, Promise, and Responsibility.

Author List: Robey, Daniel;

Information Systems Research, 1996, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 400-408.

This paper confirms the evidence of diversity in information systems (IS) research and identifies the ways in which diversity both threatens and advances the field of IS. While advocating diversity within the field of IS, the paper also discusses the responsibilities that must be assumed by IS researchers. Responsibilities include a "disciplined methodological pluralism" (Landry and Banville 1992) in which researchers clearly justify their research aims, theories, and methods. Responsibilities also include researchers' commitment to collaborative ideals.

Keywords: Collaboration; Information Systems Research; Research Methods; Scientific Paradigms

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