Exploring the evaluation framework of strategic information systems using repertory grid technique: A cognitive perspective from chief information officers

Behaviour and Information Technology

Volumn 29, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 447-457

  Cho, Vincent ^a   Wright, Robert ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

evaluation framework; repertory grid technique; strategic information systems

Indexed keywords

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER; EVALUATION FRAMEWORK; EXPLORATORY STUDIES; IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS; REPERTORY GRID TECHNIQUE; STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS; TOP MANAGEMENT TEAMS;

COGNITIVE SYSTEMS;

INFORMATION SYSTEMS;

EID: 77955576386     PISSN: 0144929X     EISSN: 13623001     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01449290802121206     Document Type: Article

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