Editorial Preface: In Support of Qualitative Information Systems Research

摘要

This editorial has outlined some selected qualitative approaches for conducting global research in information systems. There are many more approaches that may be employed when conducting research in this area. The approaches discussed have been presented as a general overview. It is very important that the researcher thoroughly understand an approach to be adopted and why it is the most appropriate for the investigation about to be carried out. As businesses expand their operations to more international situations and economies become increasingly global, it becomes incumbent upon both managers and academics to be cognizant of the variability of individuals and groups. This variability may be related to such aspects as race, ethnicity, as well as culture. The above approaches facilitate these types of investigations. Finally, it is suggested that researchers not blindly adopt a research approach. The research approach should be based upon the research question and the objectives for conducting the research. Consideration of the approaches outlined here should be made in this light.