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Structuration theory amid negative and positive criticism

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  • Wafa Kort

    (Ligue laboratory,Assistant at ISG Tunis)

  • Jamel Eddine Gharbi

    (Ligue laboratory, Lecturer at FSEG Jendouba)

Abstract

This paper tries to sum up the criticism that turns around structuration theory to help the applications in MIS field. The literature review allow to advance three categories of criticisms: (1) the conflation of structure and human agent, (2) the complexity and the outspread of the theory that lead to contradictions, and (3) the lack of assumptions and methodological guidelines. Some recommendations are given to direct future researches.

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  • Wafa Kort & Jamel Eddine Gharbi, 2013. "Structuration theory amid negative and positive criticism," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 3(5), pages 92-104, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:larijb:v:3:y:2013:i:5:p:92-104
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    1. Marie-Claude Boudreau & Daniel Robey, 2005. "Enacting Integrated Information Technology: A Human Agency Perspective," Organization Science, INFORMS, vol. 16(1), pages 3-18, February.
    2. Gerardine DeSanctis & Marshall Scott Poole, 1994. "Capturing the Complexity in Advanced Technology Use: Adaptive Structuration Theory," Organization Science, INFORMS, vol. 5(2), pages 121-147, May.
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