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Seeking better IT value conceptualization: Some meta-theoretical considerations

Meng Zhang, Guy G. Gable

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Information Technology (IT) value is amongst the most important concepts in the Information Systems (IS) research field. Yet, a clear, well-formulated conceptualization of IT value, cumulatively built upon, is lacking. Drawing from the Facet Theory literature, this paper broaches several meta-theoretical considerations addressing an “ideal” conceptualization of IT value. We argue these considerations may shed light on the advancement of IT value conceptualization methodology.

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Information Technology (IT) value is amongst the most important concepts in the Information Systems (IS) research field. Yet, a clear, well-formulated conceptualization of IT value, cumulatively built upon, is lacking. Drawing from the Facet Theory literature, this paper broaches several meta-theoretical considerations addressing an “ideal” conceptualization of IT value. We argue these considerations may shed light on the advancement of IT value conceptualization methodology.

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Information Technology (IT) value is amongst the most important concepts in the Information Systems (IS) research field. Yet, a clear, well-formulated conceptualization of IT value, cumulatively built upon, is lacking. Drawing from the Facet Theory literature, this paper broaches several meta-theoretical considerations addressing an “ideal” conceptualization of IT value. We argue these considerations may shed light on the advancement of IT value conceptualization methodology.

Key concepts: Conceptualization, Value (mathematics), Metatheory, Field (mathematics), Epistemology, Facet (psychology), Management science, Sociology

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