The Organizational Validity of Management Information Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Organizational Validity of Management Information Systems (Classic Reprint)
Author: M. Lynne Markus
ISBN: 9780332980942

M. Lynne Markus

9780332980942: The Organizational Validity of Management Information Systems (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332980944 ISBN 13: 9780332980942

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Understand how the fit between a management information system and an organization shapes real-world use.

This book examines why mismatches cause resistance and how designers can improve the odds of long-term success.

Drawing on theory and case insights, it shows that system validity depends on how well organizational procedures align with a design. It discusses factors from cognitive styles to power dynamics, and how trade-offs between ease of implementation and long-run effectiveness can guide better choices.

Readers will gain a framework for analyzing information systems in use, plus practical ideas for reducing resistance and improving adoption. The discussion highlights how context, structure, and society influence whether a system delivers lasting value.

Ways organizational validity affects system implementation and use
How cognitive differences between designers and users shape communication
Organizational structures and power relations that can aid or hinder design
Strategies to improve alignment without sacrificing needed expertise

Ideal for professionals involved in MIS design, implementation, and evaluation seeking a descriptive lens to guide thoughtful, evidence-based decisions.

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