Actor Network Theory in Interpretative Research Approach

Iyamu, Tiko; Sekgweleo, Tefo; Mkhomazi, Sharol Sibongile

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-38862-0_41

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“…The teams, which institute a network, have different roles, responsibilities, understanding, and interpretation of the same system. Technical and non-technical are described by ANT as equal interrelated actors that can form a network of actors at any given time and referred to as heterogeneous network [19]. For the purpose of this study four moments of translation was used as the lens to analyse the collected data.…”

Section: Actor Network Theorymentioning

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The significance of Enterprise Architecture in driving Digital Transformation on Public sectors

Makovhololo¹,

Makovhololo

Sekgweleo³

2021

International Journal of Applied Mathematics Electronics and Computers

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Industries and organizations have recently engaged in initiatives focusing on the exploration of methods and models for digital transformation. As a result, it somehow remains unclear to many business leaders as to what digital transformation mean. However, based on the mere fact that industries at large are embracing the concept of digital transformation and initiating programs around this concept. It can only mean that there are common benefits envisioned though, the main challenge to be addressed is how best can organizations get over the initial humps from vision to execution. Enterprise Architecture (EA) discipline on the other hand, have been praised for being a good approach on mapping the future state of the enterprise ranging from business processes reorganization to technology alignment. Hence, the focus of this paper is to examine the capability of EA approach in driving the digital transformation, more so in the public sector. This study employed a case study research approach to investigate the significance of EA in driving digital transformation on public sectors. Semi-Structured technique was used as a method for collecting data. The analysis was carried out, using Actor Network Theory (ANT). Through the findings that was established using ANT as a framework for driving a digital transformation for public sectors was proposed.

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Section: Actor Network Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

The significance of Enterprise Architecture in driving Digital Transformation on Public sectors

Makovhololo¹,

Makovhololo

Sekgweleo³

2021

International Journal of Applied Mathematics Electronics and Computers

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“…They have proven that the innovation landscape arises as a result of the collaboration between non-human actors and human actors together. Organizational System Development has also proven to be caused by the relationship factor of organizational management information systems due to technological advances [33]. Humans are responding the way to technological advances, while organizations behave following technological developments, and humans behave in develop organizations based on management information systems and technology.…”

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Building Entrepreneurship Culture in Madrasah Actor-Network Theory Bruno Latour Perspective

2020

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This paper questions how the strategy of developing entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah? and how to realize the entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah based on the perspective of Bruno Latour's Actor Networks Theory (ANT)? From the results of the literature review, it can be concluded that the strategy for developing entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah can be done with the Fife Ps approach, namely: Plan, Pattern, Position, Perspective, and Ploy. The Actor Networks Theory (ANT) approach can be used by Madrasah principals to maximize The Five Ps Strategy Approach in building madrasah entrepreneurship culture. The ability of Madrasah principals to organize Madrasah in achieving common goals using a behavioral approach based on The Five P Strategy madrasah residents by optimizing risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunities, taking personal responsibility and managing changes in the madrasah environment dynamically, effectively and efficiently into prerequisites for creating a culture of entrepreneurship in Madrasah. The Actor Networks Theory approach was chosen because it offers a new perspective to madrassah in proportionally positioning human and non-human resources.

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“…Information systems (IS) are considered vital in many organisations including government administrations.Hence,manyorganisationswhollyrelyonIS (Iyamu,Sekgweleo,&Mkhomazi, 2013).TherelianceonISmakesitcriticaltounderstandthevariousandwaysofactivitiesinwhich IScanbeusedtosupportandenableorganisations'operations,forcompetitivenessandsustainability. However,theselections,developmentsandimplementationsofISartefactsarenotassimpleasthey aresometimesproclaimed,hencethecontinuouschallenges,andsubsequentresearch.Duetotheir complexities, from both technical and non-technical perspectives, organisations and researchers employsamoreinnovationapproach,suchastheuseoftheoriestounderpinISstudies.Thus,the ActivityTheory(AT)is,orcanbeemployedtoguideISstudies.AccordingtoRoseandScheepers (2001),socialtechnicaltheoriessignificantlycontributestothedevelopmentoftheISdiscipline,in thatthetheorieshelptogainbetterunderstandingofhumaninteractionswithtechnologiesinorder tomakemeaningfulimpactsinanenvironment.…”

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A Case for Applying Activity Theory in IS Research

Iyamu

2020

Information Resources Management Journal

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The use of Activity Theory (AT) to underpin Information Systems (IS) research continues to increase. However, many challenges are implicitly associated with the theory. Access to the qualitative data needed is a significant issue. Other challenges emanate from the lack of examples or know-how, which discourages postgraduate students from selecting the theory, even though AT would have been the most appropriate approach for their research. This study was carried out from two perspectives: (i) qualitative data collection; and (ii) the use of AT as lens in qualitative IS research. The interpretivist approach was employed. The semi-structured technique was used to collect the data. The analysis of the data was conducted by following the hermeneutics technique from the interpretivist approach perspective. Based on the analysis of the data, two models were developed. The first model is intended to guide data collection, while the latter focuses on the use of AT to guide the analysis and interpretation of data in IS research.

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Actor Network Theory in Interpretative Research Approach

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

The significance of Enterprise Architecture in driving Digital Transformation on Public sectors

The significance of Enterprise Architecture in driving Digital Transformation on Public sectors

Building Entrepreneurship Culture in Madrasah Actor-Network Theory Bruno Latour Perspective

A Case for Applying Activity Theory in IS Research

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