Editorial: Information systems evaluation: what does it mean?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to outline the purposes and challenges facing those seeking to evaluate their information systems (IS).

Design/methodology/approach

Looks at the many problems associated with the evaluation of IS systems.

Findings

Many of the problems originally identified over 15 years ago are still prevalent, exacerbated even further because of the complexity associated with linking intra‐ and inter‐organisational IS.

Originality/value

The paper is of value in providing the reader with several touch points that serve to outline the purposes and challenges facing those seeking to evaluate their IS.

Citation

Irani, Z. (2008), "Editorial: Information systems evaluation: what does it mean?", Construction Innovation, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 88-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170810867014