Studying Human-Centered IT Innovation Using a Grounded Action Learning Approach

Authors

David J. Pauleen, Victoria University of WellingtonFollow
Pak Yoong, Victoria University of WellingtonFollow

Abstract

This paper describes how two research methodologies, grounded theory and action learning, were combined to produce a rigorous yet creative and flexible method for field study of a recent IT-based innovation, virtual teams. Essentially, an action learning program was used to train facilitators of virtual teams and generate research data while grounded theory techniques were used to analyze and interpret the data. This paper shows how this combined method can be used to develop local and practical theory for complex, human-centered areas of information technology. The implications of this grounded action learning approach for practice and research in IS will be discussed.

Keywords

Action Learning, Action Research, Grounded Theory, Virtual Teams, and IS Research

Publication Date

3-1-2004

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2004.1942

Recommended APA Citation

Pauleen, D. J., & Yoong, P. (2004). Studying Human-Centered IT Innovation Using a Grounded Action Learning Approach. The Qualitative Report, 9(1), 137-160. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2004.1942