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A framework to support the planning and implementation of work practice research: An example of using boundary practice lens on the work of business analysts
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posted on 2023-05-17, 10:12 authored by Vashist, R, McKay, J, Marshall, PWhile practice theories have been adopted in many disciplines and concerns have been raised about the challenges associated with their adoption, exemplars that reveal how work-practice researchers have used practice theories and dealt with challenges associated with the use of practice theories are rare. The lack of such exemplars discourages adoptions of practice theo- ries in work-practice studies. Work-practice studies, therefore, are unable to acknowledge, use, challenge, and modify useful knowledge contributed by practice theorists. In this paper, we aim to address these concerns by proposing a practice research framework to support the planning and implementation of practice-based work-practice studies. In working towards this aim, we provide an example of how the work-practice research on the boundary practice of business analysts was planned and implemented using the practice research framework. We reflect on the efficacy of the framework and conclude with implications of using a practice perspective in work-practice research.
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Publication title
Systems, Signs & Actions: an international journal on communication, information technology and workVolume
5Pagination
30-66ISSN
1652-8719Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
Linkoepings UniversitetPlace of publication
SwedenRights statement
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