The Problem and Possibility of Actor-Network Theory in AIS : Criticize for revival of dichotomy(<Special Issue>Interpretivism in Information and Management Research)

Abstract

In recent management information studies, actor-network theory (ANT) drew attention as the theoretical framework for understanding the increasingly sophisticated practice of information management that is neither purely technological nor social and to reexamine the dichotomy. However, this paper observes the revival of micro/macro and society/technology dichotomies in management information research based on ANT. In this paper, I shed light on the theoretical reason behind problems and the potential value of ANT in AIS.