Critical Analysis Communication the Association for Information

Question: Discuss about theCritical Analysisfor Communications of the Association for Information Systems. Answer: Introduction: Communications of the Association for Information Systems Subject Matter and Purpose of the Article The subject matter of the paper constitutes Literature research and analysis on the information system of the maturity model (Ashrafi 2003). The main aim of the paper is to research the information system of maturity model. It is identified by prior research that maturity can be considered as a measure that is ensured by organization for showing their capabilities during any problem. Conceptual Basis of the Paper The conceptual basis of the paper includes analyzing and researching the IS domain based on three perspective. The perspectives includes Research perspective helps in relating the theories and methodologies of maturity model. Publication perspective describes the interests of authors, publishers and reviewers of the model (Crowston 2000). Practitioners perspective that helps in covering issues that is very much relevant to the end users of the model.Research Approach Undertaken In the research approach, distinction between conceptual and empirical research is made. Empirical research uses quantitative values where as empirical research uses conceptual studies that includes research, works that are designed etc. (Galliers et al. 1991) Both the empirical and conceptual research is identified. Out of these thirty-nine papers discusses empirical methods whereas only fifty-eight papers discusses conceptual ideas. Yes, the approach is suitable for fulfilling the aims of the research. The alternative approach that is undertaken is a practical research (Huang and Hsu 2005). The conceptual research provides ideas regarding the methods where as practical method provides information about results that are mostly accurate. Interpretation of the Results The findings of the research include both conceptual and empirical research. The literature analysis of the paper explores that CMM and its successors are the most dominant foundations of the research (Crowston 2000). The research is on the maturity model. It is revealed from the paper that the IT sector dominates over the past maturity model. The limitations of the study includes database search without any restriction. It will reveal additional publications that are potentially very much relevant. No, there is no logical flow of arguments. The conclusion is strong enough to support the aim of the research. No, the result does not contradict each other. Importance of the Study The results are important because these results provide guidance for the future research in the concerned field. The result also explains the theoretical maturity models. In accordance with the research perspective, the theoretical and methodological aspects related to the maturity are informed to the designer and organizational theorist, which help the theorists to understand the proper explanation behind these theories (Creswell 2003). Not only the above mentioned aspect are explained to the theorists but also the areas and themes concerned for the research is elaborated to the theorists and researcher, as these areas and themes sometimes manipulate the needs of the research aims. The researcher now can easily design any kind of maturity models with the help o these findings (Galliers et al. 1991). These are mainly called grounded theory to the researchers. The longitudinal processes of analysis regarding the organizational change procedure are mostly needed as these are the variable element of the research (Bandara et al. 2011). Therefore, the theorists and researchers should focus on these variable elements. The mappings of the organizational change to the maturity process are matter of concern to the researchers. All of these above-mentioned aspects regarding the results of the research influence the researchers and theorists to implement innovative ideologies in their research approach (Ashrafi 2003). The alternative approach that is undertaken is the practical approach, which is more useful as it can provide data for getting proper results. Yes, all the evidence have been collected and analysed. Yes, the techniques are applied correctly in the analysis. Issues of reliability are considered in the paper. Gap in Theory The prime object of the research was to perform a literature analysis on the maturity models in reference to the IS domain. The research was done from both the researcher and practitioner point of view (Galliers et al. 1991).The results that were obtained from the research could stimulate and guide the practice for future research. However, the analysis lacked the information about the development and usage of the maturity models. The literature research could be extended by considering outlets other than IS journal. Gap in Practice The findings of the research have certain limitations. This is because the researchers have focussed on the journals and publications. Database search without any restriction will reveal some of the publications that are not relevant. It must be considered that the researcher have used theoretical concept in order to conclude. The researcher does not focus on the practical research. References Ashrafi, N. 2003 The Impact of Software Process Improvement on Quality: In Theory and Practice, Information Management (40)7, pp. 677690. Bandara, W., S. Miskon, and E. Fielt 2011 A Systematic, Tool-Supported Method for Conducting Literature Reviews in Information Systems, Proceedings of the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Helsinki, Finland. 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