This paper considers contextual issues relating to the problem of developing web-based information
systems in and for emergent organisations. It postulates that the methods available suffer because of
sudden and unexpected changing characteristics within the organisation. The Theory of Deferred
Action is used as the basis for the development of an emergent development tool. Many tools for
managing change in a continuously changing organisation are susceptible to inadequacy. The insights
proposed are believed to assist designers in developing functional and relevant approaches within
dynamic organisational contexts
