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Introduction
The field of Information Systems (IS) has evolved significantly, establishing its own research
tradition, subject matter, and communication system. However, there has been a conventional
belief that IS is an applied discipline that draws upon other reference disciplines. In the article
"Information Systems as a Reference Discipline" by Baskerville and Myers, the authors
challenge this notion and argue that IS has its own unique contributions and can serve as a
reference discipline for other fields. This article explores the distinctiveness of IS, the potential
for collaboration with other disciplines, and the importance of leadership in transforming the
research agenda of IS scholars.