A Meta Analysis of MIS Research

In pursuit of the need to continually examine the field of Management Information Systems (MIS), this article presents recent trends in MIS research. All the articles in the mainstream MIS journals were examined in terms of subjects researched and methodologies employed to conduct research. The results clearly indicate the focus of efforts of researchers on Information System usage and Information Systems resource management. The survey methodology still appeals to many researchers but increase in the use of mathematical models and laboratory experiments are indication towards the field attaining maturity by way of using rigorous research methods.