An Update for Taxonomy Designers

Dennis Kundisch (), Jan Muntermann (), Anna Maria Oberländer (), Daniel Rau (), Maximilian Röglinger (), Thorsten Schoormann () and Daniel Szopinski ()
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Dennis Kundisch: Paderborn University
Jan Muntermann: University of Göttingen
Anna Maria Oberländer: University of Bayreuth, Project Group Business & Information Systems Engineering of the Fraunhofer FIT
Daniel Rau: FIM Research Center, University of Augsburg
Maximilian Röglinger: University of Bayreuth, Project Group Business & Information Systems Engineering of the Fraunhofer FIT
Thorsten Schoormann: University of Hildesheim
Daniel Szopinski: Paderborn University

Business & Information Systems Engineering: The International Journal of WIRTSCHAFTSINFORMATIK, 2022, vol. 64, issue 4, No 3, 439 pages

Abstract: Abstract Taxonomies are classification systems that help researchers conceptualize phenomena based on their dimensions and characteristics. To address the problem of ‘ad-hoc’ taxonomy building, Nickerson et al. (2013) proposed a rigorous taxonomy development method for information systems researchers. Eight years on, however, the status quo of taxonomy research shows that the application of this method lacks consistency and transparency and that further guidance on taxonomy evaluation is needed. To fill these gaps, this study (1) advances existing methodological guidance and (2) extends this guidance with regards to taxonomy evaluation. Informed by insights gained from an analysis of 164 taxonomy articles published in information systems outlets, this study presents an extended taxonomy design process together with 26 operational taxonomy design recommendations. Representing an update for taxonomy designers, it contributes to the prescriptive knowledge on taxonomy design and seeks to augment both rigorous taxonomy building and evaluation.

Keywords: Taxonomy development; Taxonomy evaluation; Taxonomy design; Research methodology; Design science research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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