MPH_TBIN Theories of Business Informatics

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Michal Jirásek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Michal Krčál, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ahad Zareravasan, PhD (lecturer)
Ing. Michal Jirásek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Michal Krčál, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Ahad Zareravasan, PhD (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ahad Zareravasan, PhD
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
each even Tuesday 8:00–9:50 P104, except Tue 13. 9., except Tue 1. 11.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPH_TBIN/01: Wed 12:00–13:50 P302a, except Wed 14. 9., except Wed 2. 11., M. Jirásek, M. Krčál, A. Zareravasan
Prerequisites
It is expected that you are able to critically read and interpret academic papers in English and understand the basics of research methodology.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce the most important and influential theoretical concepts in the field of business informatics. Besides the theories, you will also acquire a deeper understanding of the most frequently used research methods. You will utilize the knowledge obtained in this course in subsequent courses and during work on your thesis because you will be able to ground your thesis in theory.

The teaching materials will be predominantly research papers and you will train critical analysis and interpretation of the papers. You will apply your knowledge by writing and presenting a research essay that will cover at least one theory introduced in the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- explain the nature of the selected business informatics theories,
- review and analyze the usability of one selected theory,
- critically understand and interpret academic research papers,
- select an appropriate research method for a chosen problem.
Syllabus
  • Resource and Knowledge-Based View
  • Disruptive and Dynamic Capabilities theory
  • Information System Business Value
  • Action-Plan Behaviour Theory and Theory of Reasoned Action
  • Technology-Organization-Environment Framework
  • Research Design Methodology
  • Technology Acceptance Model
  • Task-technology Fit
  • User satisfaction model
  • DeLone & McLean IS Success Model
  • Diffusion of Innovations Theory
  • Contingency and Path dependency theories
Literature
    required literature
  • DWIVEDI, Yogesh K., WADE, Michael R. and SCHNEBERGER, Scott L. (eds.) Information Systems Theory: Explaining and Predicting Our Digital Society, Vol. 1. New York: Springer, 2012. xxvi, 501. ISBN 9781441961075.
  • DWIVEDI, Yogesh K., WADE, Michael R. and SCHNEBERGER, Scott L. (eds.) Information Systems Theory: Explaining and Predicting Our Digital Society, Vol. 2. New York: Springer, 2012. xxv, 445. ISBN 9781441997067.
  • SAUER, Chris, WILLCOCKS, Leslie P. and LACITY, Mary C. (eds.) Formulating Research Methods for Information Systems: Volume 1. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016. ix, 297. ISBN 9781137509833.
  • SAUER, Chris, WILLCOCKS, Leslie P. and LACITY, Mary C. (eds.) Formulating Research Methods for Information Systems: Volume 2. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016. viii, 357. ISBN 9781137509864.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorials, reading and interpreting, essays.
Assessment methods
The assessment consists from:
- tutorial preparation,
- activity,
- essay,
- presentation,
- final exam.

Any plagiarism in assignments during the semester, and copying, keeping a record of tests or carrying the tests out, using forbidden aids including any communication devices or any other breach of objectivity of the exam is regarded as a failure to meet the obligations of the course and as a serious breach of study regulations. As a consequence, the teacher grades the student with "F" or "N" and the dean is allowed to initiate a disciplinary action, which might lead to the termination of the studies.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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