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Title

An action-centred approach to conceptualising information support for routine work

Author(s)

Waller, Vivienne;  Johnston, Robert B.;  Milton, Simon K.

Abstract

In this paper, we continue our long-term project of developing a situated information systems analysis and design methodology, and present it as a radical alternative to conventional information systems analysis and design. Taking a situated approach entails focusing on action and a situated analysis and design methodology aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness through supporting routine action. We suggest that, as well as improving effectiveness and temporal efficiency, applying the situated methodology will result in less wasted human effort expended in search of information. We discuss the implications of an action focus for our conception of what an information system should be, and illustrate the application of the methodology with examples from a case study.

Publication type

Book chapter

Source

Information Systems Foundations, Theory, Representation and Reality / D. N. Hart & S. D. Gregor, [Chapter 9], pp. 171-196

Publication year

2007

Publisher

ANU E Press

ISBN

9781921313141 (online), 9781921313134 (pbk.)

Publisher URL

http://epress.anu.edu.au/info_systems02/html/frames.php?

Copyright

Copyright © 2007 ANU E Press. This chapter is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The contents of this book can be freely accessed online via the publisher’s web page (see hypertext link).

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