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The chapter provides an overview of the value-focused thinking (VFT) methodology. Its main purpose is to introduce the reader to the major concepts of this methodology, particularly those that are relevant to the chapter that involves the use of VFT. It also discusses previous applications of the VFT methodology in information systems research.
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Barclay, C. (2014). Overview of the Value-Focused Thinking Methodology. In: Osei-Bryson, KM., Ngwenyama, O. (eds) Advances in Research Methods for Information Systems Research. Integrated Series in Information Systems, vol 34. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9463-8_14
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