Abstract
The aim of this article is to explore and investigate the differences in the terms ‘feral information systems’ (FIS), ‘shadow systems’, and ‘workarounds’. We have conducted the research by using 41 scientific articles selected based upon the most-cited literature on Google Scholar as well as internal references. Subsequently, an analysis and a discussion of the central articles have been carried out to: 1) Show how each term has been utilized; 2) discover similarities and discrepancies; and 3) verify our findings through existing case studies. The results of the analysis indicate that there is reason behind the differences between the terms. This study, even though not conclusive, has uncovered a deeper problem regarding the usage of IS terminology within the IS field of research.
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