This paper introduces a research program aimed at aligning two research communities which share similaraims and research questions, but which are largely unaware of the work and the epistemological stance of theother. Both communities are concerned with the design and deployment of information systems inorganizations and both recognize the mutual interdependence of these technologies and social systems. Buteach of these communities struggles with the nature of those interactions in different ways. It is our contentionthat by calling attention to the differences and similarities in approaches we maybe able to tap into a usefulsynergy. We hope to further the development of mid-range theories and models to help align these twoepistemological stances.
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