. Intbrrnation systems development (ISD) is analysed in this paper as a systemic work
activity, using Activity Analysis and Development (ActAD) as the theoretical fl'amework. ISD is
regarded here as the process by which some collectivc work activity is lacilitated by new informationtechnological
means through analysis, design, irnplementation, introduction and sustained support,
as well as process management. It is a temporary, boundary-crnssing activity which draws its actors.
means, rules, etc. from two sidcs typically a software company and the IS user olganization. ISD
is analysed as a part of a network of activities. too, aror.rnd software development and a computersupported
use activity. A theoretical tramework and a pragmatic checklist are presented for studying
ISD activities. It is argued that the activity-theoretical tiamework provides a theoretically lbunded
but detailed and practicable procedure tbr studying ISD as a work activity in context.