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The Work System Model as a Tool for Understanding the Problem in an Introductory IS Project Doncho Petkov Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT 06226 USA Olga Petkova Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT 06050 USA

Abstract: The work system method is a recent approach for better analysis of organizational systems problems involving the use of information technology. We present the results from an exploratory field experiment on the impact of the work system framework as a vehicle for improvement of student understanding of a business case involving an information system (IS) implementation problem. We provide a brief overview of the work system method, present the setup of the field experiment and discuss the results after which the paper concludes with directions for further research.

Keywords: work system method, Information Systems, Information Systems Education

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Recommended Citation: Petkov and Petkova (2008). The Work System Model as a Tool for Understanding the Problem in an Introductory IS Project. Information Systems Education Journal, 6 (21). http://isedj.org/6/21/. ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2006: §3524. ISSN: 1542-7382.)