Title :
Metaphors of information system for e-commerce
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Manage., Massachusetts Univ., Boston, MA, USA
Abstract :
Four different metaphors of information technologies are investigated for appropriate understanding of human-computer interaction. These four metaphors can help understand different types of e-commerce. The contexts that are compatible to each metaphor are identified by critical review of activity theory and action theory. Appropriate IS research disciplines and perspectives are discussed according to each different metaphor
Keywords :
electronic commerce; information systems; information technology; user interfaces; IS research disciplines; action theory; activity theory; electronic commerce; human-computer interaction; information system; information technology metaphors; Bidirectional control; Educational institutions; Handicapped aids; Humans; Information systems; Information technology; Instruments; Management information systems; Psychology; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Research Challenges, 2000. Proceedings. Academia/Industry Working Conference on
Conference_Location :
Buffalo, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0628-3
DOI :
10.1109/AIWORC.2000.843281
