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Recker, Jan C. ORCID: 0000-0002-2072-5792 and Green, Peter (2019). How do Individuals Interpret Multiple Conceptual Models? A Theory of Combined Ontological Completeness and Overlap. Journal of the Association for Information Systems : JAIS, 20 (8). pp. 1210-1241. AIS. ISSN 1536-9323

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Abstract

When analyzing or designing information systems, users often work with multiple conceptual models because each model articulates a different, partial aspect of a real-world domain. However, the available research in this area has largely studied the use of single modeling artefacts only. We develop new theory about interpreting multiple conceptual models that details propositions for evaluation of individuals’ selection, understanding, and perceived usefulness of multiple conceptual models. We detail several implications of our theory development for empirical research on conceptual modeling. We also outline practical contributions for the design of conceptual models and for choosing models for systems analysis and design tasks. Finally, to stimulate research that builds on our theory, we illustrate procedures for enacting our theory and discuss a range of empirically relevant boundary conditions.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Recker, Jan C. UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-2072-5792 UNSPECIFIED Green, Peter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-99657
DOI:	10.17705/jais.00565
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of the Association for Information Systems : JAIS
Volume:	20
Number:	8
Page Range:	pp. 1210-1241
Date:	2019
Publisher:	AIS
ISSN:	1536-9323
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Management, Economy and Social Sciences
Divisions:	Weitere Institute, Arbeits- und Forschungsgruppen > Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS) Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences > Business Administration > Information Systems > Chair for Information Systems and Systems Development
Subjects:	Data processing Computer science Management and auxiliary services
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/9965