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A Design Science Research Perspective on Maturity Models in Information Systems
Type
working paper
Date Issued
2009-10-01
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI1
Abstract
In order to ascertain and measure dedicated aspects of information systems ‘maturity', a wide range of assessment models have been developed by both, practitioners and academics over the past years. In spite of its broad proliferation, the concept has not been untroubled by criticism. Unnecessary bureaucracy, poor theoretical foundation, and the impression of a falsified certainty to achieve success are just a few examples for that. As there is still a significant lack of knowledge on how to design theoretically sound and widely accepted maturity models, it is the aim of this paper to discuss the typical phases of maturity model development and application by taking a design science research perspective. Given that both, development and application are intimately connected, different decision parameters are identified that are relevant in respect to rigour and relevance of the maturity model.
Funding(s)
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
No
Publisher
Institute of Information Management, Universtiy of St. Gallen
Publisher place
St. Gallen
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
214531