Theories in Action in Information Systems and Communication This foundational course establishes the context by which scholars have developed and applied theories and application of theories in information systems and communications which attempt to describe incremental developments, innovations, communication practices, impact and applications of technology within organizations and society in the early 21st century. Theoretical application will be analyzed first at the individual level and enhanced to include individuals within the organization to finally organizations and their adaptation to technological innovation. Through a series of readings, case study analyses, and application exercises, students explore the information centric attributes (behavioral and technological) of the information age organization and the information infrastructure required to support it. Focus is on information systems theory, problem analysis and strategy, and framing as modeling techniques. Research topics are introduced and developed. 3 Credits