Expanding The Scope of IS Research Impact: A Framework and Guidelines

Benbya; Hind;, Möhlmann; Mareike;, vom Brocke; Jan

Expanding The Scope of IS Research Impact: A Framework and Guidelines

Benbya, Hind; Möhlmann, Mareike; vom Brocke, Jan

Abstract

Information Systems Research, with its sociotechnical focus has the potential to generate diverse forms of impact and advance society's grand challenges. But producing research impact beyond academia remains a challenging endeavor. In this editorial we discuss the multifaceted nature of IS research impact and offer a framework and guidelines for researchers to plan, deliver, measure, and communicate research impact while considering the research context.

Keywords
Research Impact; Societal Impact; Business Impact; Grand challenges

Publication type

Research article (journal)

Peer reviewed

Yes

Publication status

accepted / in press (not yet published)

Year

2025

Journal

Journal of the Association for Information Systems

ISSN

1536-9323