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Beyond organisational agendas: using boundary critique to facilitate the inclusion of societal concerns in information systems planning

José-Rodrigo CórdobaCentre for Systems Studies, Business School, University of HullHullU.K.Correspondence[email protected]
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Gerald MidgleyCentre for Systems Studies, Business School, University of HullHullU.K.;Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) LtdChristchurchNew Zealand;Victoria Management School, Victoria University of WellingtonWellingtonNew Zealand;School of Sociology and Anthropology, University of CanterburyChristchurchNew Zealand;School of Natural and Rural Systems Management, University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLDAustraliaView further author information
Pages 125-142 | Received 07 Feb 2005, Accepted 28 Jan 2008, Published online: 19 Dec 2017

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