摘要:

Senior managers should ensure that the processes used to develop computer-based Information systems in their organizations are efficient and effective. To do this, senior managers must plan and control the use of IS resources. Based on recent research, this article identifies the areas that suggest the lack of relevant management practices, including lack of senior management support, lack of standard systems development methods, and lack of concern for software maintenance. These potential problems are presented for both MIS and senior managers to consider if these problems exist in their organizations, to evaluate whether such findings are significant, and to take the appropriate measures to correct these problems.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960123

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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For decades, experts have been calling for solutions to the problems associated with the specification of system requirements. Despite significant progress, the paradox remains that advances in the state-of-the-art technology are not engendering parallel advances in software technology. This article establishes a framework for evaluating various requirement specification techniques to help systems analysts select the appropriate method.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960124

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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System diagrams help document, communicate, and validate the design of a system being developed. They can also construct new insights into the problem the system is intended to solve and possible solutions. This article describes the use of constructive diagrams in systems design, and an example is provided.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960125

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Along with the increased need for information systems comes the need to protect the data in these systems. MIS managers face the challenge of finding the best measures of system security. This article provides a structural methodology for building controls into the system during systems design.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960126

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Application development productivity is becoming an increasingly important issue in the MIS department. Unfortunately, dramatic improvements in hardware performance have not been matched with corresponding advances in software development, even though there have been significant investments in productivity tools. This article identifies a range of productivity tools and presents results from a survey of MIS managers that reveals which specific tools are being used and their relative importance to software development productivity.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960127

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Social styles are the basic patterns of behavior individuals exhibit when interacting or communicating with others. Conflicting social stytes within a department can impede the overall objectives of an organization. By learning how to identify and manage individuals' social styles, IS managers can promote open communication, help reduce nonproductive interactions, and improve working relationships and thus productivity. This article provides guidelines for recognizing, identifying, and adapting to staff members' behavioral preferences.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960128

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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The perfect solution to an MIS department' s next business application need could be adopting software from a noncommercial source. Software adoption can provide a more functional, cost-beneficial solution than custom development or purchase of a commercial package. The adoption of an application is similar to selecting a commercial package but presents additional advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of adopting an application include better integration with existing systems and consistency throughout the organization; the disadvantages include poorly documented, technically weak software. This article explores the process of adopting noncommercial applications software.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960129

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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For the IS department to make optimum use of information technology and to aggressively support the organization as a whole, MIS managers must set objectives to guide their department through the long term. This column discusses how to establish these objectives.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960130

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Although most organizations realize the need to shift the emphasis in systems development from transactional systems to tactical and strategic systems, they are often reluctant or unable to do so. This column examines the reasons for this and discusses how MIS managers can motivate both users and senior managers to develop these systems.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960131

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Facing large-scale economic, social, and technological upheaval, IS executives everywhere are beginning to see that the typical IS department sits on shaky ground. This column describes one IS executive's approach to establishing a solid IS management support system.

ISSN:0739-9014    

DOI:10.1080/07399018908960132

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor