Conceptual Determination when Developing a Multi - Grounded Theory – Example : Defining ISD Method
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Conceptualization is crucial when developing theories, especially when adopting a Grounded Theory approach. Based on the Multi-Grounded Theory approach, which is an extension and modification of Grounded Theory, a procedure for holistic conceptual determination is presented, which consists of the following steps: Determination of content, ontological position, context, functions, origin and emergence, and language use. An example of defining information systems development method is used as illustration. Pre-empirical vs. post-empirical conceptual determination is discussed thoroughly.
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