Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Permanent URI for this community

https://ir.oauife.edu.ng/handle/123456789/320
Department of Computer Science

Browse

Browsing Department of Computer Science and Engineering by Subject "activity theory"

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Open Access
    Information Systems Development as an Activity
    (Computer Supported Cooperative Work, 2002-03) KORPELA, MIKKO; MURSU, ANJA; SORIYAN, H.A.
    . 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.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Open Access
    INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
    (IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, 2006-09) Korpela, Mikko; de la Harpe, Retha; Soriyan, H. Abimbola; Macome, Esselina; Mursu, Anja
    ^^ this paper we search for answers to the question: Can information systems development (ISD) in Africa by African IS practitioners contribute to human development in Africa? More specifically, we ask if everyday ISD practice in Nigeria can contribute to people's health in Nigeria. We summarize the results of European—African research collaboration spanning more than 15 years. A spectrum of research methods was used from 1998 through 2001, including a survey on software industry (N = 103), a survey on IS education in universities (N = 26), five case studies in industry, and reflection on action in a university-based project. An industry profile of software companies and their ISD practice is presented and contrasted with the education available. Implications are drawn for ISD practitioners and methodological lessons identified for IS research in general. In the discussion, the view is expanded from Nigeria to other African and developing countries.