Students of information systems are not often exposed to theories of societal and human developments that could help guide them to apply their knowledge of technology in order to address real-world problems. Due to this, they often fail to frame impactful research that makes a real difference to society. The book aims to improve the quality and validity of research, expose useful theories that can be applied in various contexts to solve business and daily problems, and test different theories and frameworks and recommend their effectiveness and improvement. It provides a guide for students of technology to explore and use appropriate theoretical frameworks. This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate researchers, research supervisors, University Libraries, institutions, departments, and centers involved in research and innovation.

Research that is based on appropriate theoretical or conceptual frameworks ensures valid and credible research objectives and the production of relevant results that complement existing literature on a research problem. Innovative and relevant knowledge is produced using appropriate theories and concepts. Despite the importance of theoretical and conceptual frameworks to research, many researchers have difficulties applying them appropriately in their research. Researchers in information systems have limited exposure to theories of societal and human development that should guide them in applying their knowledge of information systems to address real-world problems. Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Information Systems Research presents a collection of practical case applications of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in information systems research. It guides researchers of information systems to explore and use appropriate theoretical frameworks. This book further tests different theories and frameworks and recommends their effectiveness and improvement and identifies context-specific theoretical and conceptual frameworks. Covering topics such as decision electronic health record implementation, institution management, and technology adoption, this premier reference source is an essential resource for policymakers, educators and advanced-level students of higher education, information systems professionals, librarians, researchers, and academicians.