Work System Theory as a Platform: Response to a Research Perspective Article by Niederman and March

摘要: This article responds to “Taking the Work System Theory Forward” (Niederman and March, 2014), a JAIS research perspective about an on work system theory (Alter, 2013e). The recognizes value in approach, suggests that WST is not proper theory, areas for related development. After summarizing main ideas WST, this explains disagreements between Niederman March (2014) Alter (2013e), hereafter called N&M article, regarding what should become. It notes interprets basic differently than those were defined article. N&M’s critique of anchored issues nature especially preference Gregor’s Type 4 theory. special case general as such cannot take form expresses relationships independent variables, moderating dependent variables. Next it why when might have been something else, also development WSM was treated design science project. concluding section directly title, by explaining becoming platform applications extensions IS within across number disciplines. illustrates view using examples under five categories.