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Loitering with Intent: Dealing with Human-Intensive Systems

In: Interdisciplinary Aspects of Information Systems Studies

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  • P. M. Bednar

    (Lund University
    University of Portsmouth)

  • C. Welch

    (University of Portsmouth)

Abstract

This paper discusses the professional roles of information systems analysts and users, focusing on a perspective of human intensive, rather than software intensive information systems. The concept of ‘meaningful use’ is discussed in relation to measures of success/failure in IS development. The authors consider how a number of different aspects of reductionism may distort analyses, so that processes of inquiry cannot support organizational actors to explore and shape their requirements in relation to meaningful use. Approaches which attempt to simplify complex problem spaces, to render them more susceptible to ‘solution’ are problematized. Alternative perspectives which attempt a systematic, holistic complexification, by supporting contextual dependencies to emerge, are advocated as a way forward.

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  • P. M. Bednar & C. Welch, 2008. "Loitering with Intent: Dealing with Human-Intensive Systems," Springer Books, in: Interdisciplinary Aspects of Information Systems Studies, pages 33-39, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-7908-2010-2_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7908-2010-2_5
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