GoITSystems by Dr. M. Gottlieb
10 Methods Information Systems
10 Methods Information Systems

In Information Systems, there is a broad spectrum of methods that are used to analyze, design and optimize information systems and business processes. These methods are essential for the effective design of the interface between business and information technology.

Read more: Spotlights on the Methods of Information Systems

General

In short, action research is about solving a real-world problem. The problem can be practically or theoretically oriented. Action Research consists of three steps: analysis, action, and evaluation . For clarification purposes, I separate the step of evaluation into evaluation and process modification. Figure 1 demonstrates the approach of action research, which consists of a cycle.

Aktion Research
Figure 1: Action Research Cycle, Source: Based on 

Goal

The goal of action research is to facilitate change and improvement in an organization, community, or other social context by actively participating in the design of solutions. Action research views concerns and challenges as shared issues and seeks participatory approaches to address them.

Thus, the goal of action research is to bring about positive change through the active participation of stakeholders in researching and solving difficulties. This involves creating knowledge and understanding of the contexts under study and developing and implementing practical solutions.

Action research is particularly useful in solving social problems that are influenced by complex internal and external factors. By involving all stakeholders in research and solution finding, a broader and deeper perspective can be gained, which can lead to a better solution.

 

Core Literature

  • [1] Wilde, T. und Hess, T. (2007). "Forschungsmethoden der Wirtschaftsinformatik." Wirtschaftsinformatik 49(4): 280-287.

 

 Dr. rer. nat. Matthias Gottlieb

Research interest

Digital Transformation, Efficiency and Effectivity, Feedback Systems, Digital Services

Especially: Digitizing of Business Processes, Human-Computer-Interaction (HCI), Informationsmanagement, Cooperative Systems.

Background

I studied Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) and Computer Science at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). After my studies I received my doctorate at the Chair of Business Informatics at the TUM. During my doctorate I was allowed to accompany numerous students in their bachelor and master theses.

Together with the students, I developed a driving simulator for research. As expected, this was a very mechanical engineering topic. Far from it. On the contrary, it is a very interdisciplinary project, as is research in the fields of information management and automotive services. This is particularly fascinating, as different perspectives have to be coordinated - from design to program.

The supervised work and the departments Automotive Service Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science: Games Engineering, Psychology and Business Informatics show a wealth of facets. They range from business models to simulator performance to the design of feedback systems. In total, I successfully supervised over one hundred students.

Feedback systems are not only displays in the classical sense like screens, but also smartwatches and head-up displays. There are no limits to the thoughts here. To be honest, the technical possibilities of our time limit the implementation of our thoughts. I have created this page so that you too can keep your focus. Let us shape your academic career together!

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