Table 6.
Evaluation criteria used (adapted from Ref. [39]).
System Dimension | Evaluation Criterion | Definition |
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Goal | Efficacy | The degree to which the artefact produces its desired effect. |
Generality | The broader the goal addressed by the artefact, the more general the artefact. | |
Validity | The degree to which the artefact works correctly, i.e. correctly achieves its goal. | |
Environment | Consistency with organization – Utility | Measures the quality of the artefact in practical use. |
Consistency with organization – Fit with Organization | Characterizes the alignment of the IS artefact with its organizational environment. | |
Consistency with technology – Harnessing of Recent Technologies | Considers if the artefact is a new layer built on new IT artefacts. |