Unveiling the Cloak: Kernel Theory Use in Design Science Research

Frederik Möller*, Thorsten Schoormann, Gero Strobel, Magnus Rotvit Perlt Hansen

*Corresponding author

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Abstract

Theory is an essential part of design research and helps us to explain what we see or guide what we design. In the paper, we shed light on how kernel theories are used in developing design principles in Design Science Research (DSR). We do this by reporting on a systematic literature review, from which we have extracted a set of six mechanisms to operationalize kernel theory. Each mechanism consists of an activity (e.g., “transform to” or “derive from”) and an application point (e.g., meta-requirements or design principles) representing wherein the chain of concepts the kernel theory was used. The paper reflects on what we have learned about the use of kernel theories and translates this into recommendations and issues for further research. We provide researchers with guidance to use kernel theories more efficiently and give a big picture of the possibilities of kernel theory operationalization.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelICIS 2022 Proceedings : Advances in Methods, Theories, and Philosophy
ForlagAIS Association
Publikationsdato2022
StatusUdgivet - 2022
BegivenhedInternational Conference on Information Systems 2022: Digitization for the Next Generation - Bella Sky, København, Danmark
Varighed: 9 dec. 202214 dec. 2022
https://icis2022.aisconferences.org/

Konference

KonferenceInternational Conference on Information Systems 2022
LokationBella Sky
Land/OmrådeDanmark
ByKøbenhavn
Periode09/12/202214/12/2022
AndetThe conference theme of “Digitization for the next generation” challenges us as a community to look ahead. Although going digital is the new normal, technological advances and fundamental problems in our societies, such as the pandemic and climate change, call for research that takes us to the next generation of digitization. We invite you to join us from December 9-14th in Copenhagen for an in-person discussion on how information systems research can help us leverage opportunities for innovation, tackling grand challenges of our societies, and grappling with the effects of digital transformation. ICIS 2022 will bring bright minds of our community together to engage in forward thinking discussion on how to best contribute to research, business, and the society. <br/><br/>While this idea is pertinent to all tracks of ICIS 2022, we would like to highlight the conference theme track that invites forward looking research on digitization for the next generation.
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