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On theory development in design science research: anatomy of a research project

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  • Bill Kuechler
  • Vijay Vaishnavi

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The common understanding of design science research in information systems (DSRIS) continues to evolve. Only in the broadest terms has there been consensus: that DSRIS involves, in some way, learning through the act of building. However, what is to be built – the definition of the DSRIS artifact – and how it is to be built – the methodology of DSRIS – has drawn increasing discussion in recent years. The relationship of DSRIS to theory continues to make up a significant part of the discussion: how theory should inform DSRIS and whether or not DSRIS can or should be instrumental in developing and refining theory. In this paper, we present the exegesis of a DSRIS research project in which creating a (prescriptive) design theory through the process of developing and testing an information systems artifact is inextricably bound to the testing and refinement of its kernel theory.

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  • Bill Kuechler & Vijay Vaishnavi, 2008. "On theory development in design science research: anatomy of a research project," European Journal of Information Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(5), pages 489-504, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjisxx:v:17:y:2008:i:5:p:489-504
    DOI: 10.1057/ejis.2008.40
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