Developing theoretical contributions in IS research: a focus on revision processes in top-tier journals Organizations

The development of theoretical contributions is extensively discussed in management research. However, the processes of developing theories and their relationships to the processes of submitting. Reviewing and revising papers are relatively neglected, in particular in MIS. Work has already been carried out on the historical context and practices of writing MIS academic papers, in particular examining commonly found argumentative strategies; but the role of revision in developing and refining management theories remains a black box. This paper investigates this issue through a qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews of academics as writers and reviewers, and a thematic or lexicometric analysis of editorial statements of major MIS, OS or MGT journals.