The subjects represent different industries, different levels within their organization, and organizations of different sizes to ensure that a broad view of the effects of IT change could be gathered. The intended sample is 25 subjects, each from a different IS organization. The researchers have been contacting subjects with a brief letter explaining the study and soliciting participation. They next phone them to answer any questions and schedule interviews at a convenient time and place. Two of the authors are participating in each interview.
Results are tape recorded when the subjects grant permission.
To date, the authors have conducted six interviews. They will complete data collection and analysis for presentation at the Inaugural Americas Conference on Information Systems. Lee, A.S. 1989.