A Meta-Theory for Understanding Information Systems Within Sociotechnical Systems

training and consulting company focusing on facilitation and the effective integration of people and technology. Dr. bostrom holds a b.a. in chemistry and Mba from Michigan State university, an M.S. in computer Science from SuNY at albany, and a Ph.D. in MIS from the university of Minnesota. In addition to numerous publications in leading academic and practitioner journals, he has extensive consulting and training experience in the areas of MIS management and design, organizational development, leadership, facilitation, business process management, and digital collaboration. his current research interests focus on high-performing individuals, facilitation, business process management systems, digital collaboration, technology-supported learning, and the effective design of organizations via integrating human and technological components. sauRabh GuPta is an assistant Professor in the coggin School of business at the university of North Florida. he teaches in the MIS area. he has work experience in the field of knowledge management, system design, and enterprise resource planning implementation. Dr. Gupta holds a Ph.D. from the university of Georgia, a b.b.a.