Development of an IS change reason-IS change type combinations matrix

作者：Krell Katharina; Matook Sabine^*; Rohde Fiona

来源：European Journal of Information Systems, 2011, 20(6): 629-642.

DOI：10.1057/ejis.2011.28

• information systems change
• change reason
• change type
• focus group

Firms change their information systems (IS) for various reasons, ranging from compliance with government regulations to the development of new capabilities. When making these changes a firm can choose between four different IS change types: IS introduction, IS extension, IS replacement, and IS merger. This paper proposes that change reasons and change types are interrelated, and that certain reason-type combinations are more likely than others to result in a successful IS change. To identify these combinations, an IS change reason IS change type matrix is developed. While the matrix is created from prior IS research, we conducted a focus group study of IS professionals to further explore and refine the matrix. The findings from the focus group study reveal that some IS change reason IS change type combinations are more appropriate than others to carry out the IS change project successfully. We also present three examples of IS change projects to illustrate the use and value of the matrix in practice. European Journal of Information Systems (2011) 20, 629-642. doi:10.1057/ejis.2011.28; published online 12 July 2011

• 出版日期2011-11