Information Theory in IS

This chapter organizes and describes the existing landscape of theories of information. We then suggest what a theory or theories of information could look like to address IS research interest. We do this by looking at concepts frequently related to information. Finally, the chapter identifies possible avenues for future research in IS, in particular by recognizing that information is not a static or singular concept or phenomenon but changing depending on situational, temporal, and cultural contexts, as well as epistemological assumptions and domain of application. As a result, we believe theories of information written by IS scholars will be more generally applicable for use beyond the IS domain and provide analytic distinctions that can make a difference in everyday practice.