Retroduction, set-theoretic configurational approaches and generative mechanisms: Some preliminary insights

Federico Iannacci

Retroduction, set-theoretic configurational approaches and generative mechanisms: Some preliminary insights

Federico Iannacci

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Retroduction is a thought operation that has been investigated in a limited fashion in Information Systems (IS) research. Yet, it has the potential of reframing IS research because it can shed a new light on the study of causal mechanisms. In this paper, we call for a renewed effort in the use of retroduction in the study of IS phenomena. Specifically, we claim that IS researchers could retroduce causal mechanisms by leveraging Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) counterfactual approach to causation. Preliminary insights are discussed.

Original language	English
Publication status	Completed - 5 Jul 2018
Event	Surprise in and around Organizations: Journeys to the Unexpected - Duration: 3 Jan 0001 → …

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Conference	Surprise in and around Organizations: Journeys to the Unexpected
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Information systems

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Retroduction, set-theoretic configurational approaches and generative mechanisms: Some preliminary insights

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