Challenges in Conducting Empirical Work Using Structuration Theory: Learning from IT Research

摘要: Giddens’s structuration theory is increasingly used as an alternative approach to studying numerous organizational phenomena. However, the applicability of concepts not without difficulties because two main challenges. First, complex, involving and general propositions that operate at a high level abstraction. Second, easily coupled any specific research method or methodological approach, it difficult apply empirically. Arguing valuable framework for rich understanding management, organization related subjects inquiry, this paper aims improve application in empirical work by drawing on experience information technology (IT) research. It identifies patterns use publications domain IT, then describes how IT researchers have attempted address its major The presents ...