Exploring the Role of Informants in Interpretive Case Study Research in IS

Author:

Bygstad Bendik1,Munkvold Bjørn Erik2

Affiliation:

1. Norwegian School of IT, Oslo, Norway;

2. University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway

Abstract

Recent information systems research calls for interaction between the researcher and the informants in interpretive case study research. In line with Van de Ven's call for engaged scholarship, we Investigate how to involve the informants in case studies, not only for the collection of facts, but also in the co-construction and interpretation of the case narrative. The paper builds on a longitudinal case study, in which we explored an approach of extensive informant involvement. Using the ladder of analytical abstraction as our analytical tool, we discuss how an extended involvement of informants may enrich the Interpretive process In case study research, and increase the relevance of the findings. We discuss how and under what conditions this form of involvement may take place, and potential challenges of this approach.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Library and Information Sciences,Strategy and Management,Information Systems

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