Methodological Requirements for Information Systems Development

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachidanandam Sakthivel
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Research Studies

A systems development methodology is a collection of procedures, tools, and techniques to develop computer based information systems. To develop better information systems, research studies have suggested several requirements for these methodologies. These requirements may not be equally important for practitioners. Identification of their importance for practitioners can guide researchers to solve practical issues in systems development. It will also be useful to evaluate and compare various methodologies. A study in which theoretical requirements were presented to practitioners for evaluation is presented and its findings described.

A Critical Perspective on Action Research as a Method for Information Systems Research

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Baskerville ◽  
A. Trevor Wood-Harper
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
Rigorous Approach ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
The Social

This paper reviews the origins, techniques and roles associated with action research into information systems (IS). Many consider the approach to be the paragon of post-positivist research methods, yet it has a cloudy history among the social sciences. The paper summarizes the rigorous approach to action research and suggests certain domains of ideal use (such as systems development methodology). For those faced with conducting, reviewing or examining action research, the paper discusses various problems, opportunities and strategies.

Ontological Foundations of Information Systems Analysis and Design

2011 ◽  
pp. 322-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Wyssusek ◽  
Helmut Klaus
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Systems Analysis And Design ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Ontology

Ontology has attracted considerable attention in information systems analysis and design (ISAD) research. Ontology is philosophy and bears its own substance and history of debates, which quite often have not been accounted for in information systems research. A more comprehensive consideration of well-known philosophical issues of ontology may help to apprehend precisely the transfer of ontological concepts into ISAD, including insights regarding their limitations and to articulate directions towards further research. In particular, this requires expanding of the scope of current debates in information systems towards the socio-philosophical aspects of ontology. Only then, it will be possible to determine whether ontology can direct the project of theoretical foundation for ISAD. An outline of the critique of the prevailing rationalistic methodical understanding of information systems development in contemporary IS literature illustrates how the indiscriminating borrowing of philosophical presuppositions has encumbered current understandings. Critical reflection upon these presuppositions can get over persuasions and bring about theorisation.

Accommodating End-Users' Online Activities with a Campus Portal

2008 ◽  
pp. 611-622
Author(s):  
Tharitpong Fuangvut ◽  
Helen Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
End Users ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Online Activities ◽  
Campus Portal ◽  
The University

A major objective of this article is to propose a framework for development of a campus portal accommodating the end-users’ online activities, especially students who are normally considered as a major group of users for the campus portal. By summarising between the literature review in the domain of traditional information systems development methodology and Web-based information systems development methodology and the findings of the research, an appropriate model can finally be concluded and recommended, and is presented in this article. Although this article can be considered as a standalone article, it is recommended that the reader read the article entitled “The Need for a Comprehensive Methodology for Campus Portal Development.” Additionally, the complete version of this research can also be obtained from the digital thesis section of the University of Wollongong Library (http://www. library.uow.edu.au).

Mobile Applications Development Methodology

2009 ◽  
pp. 160-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rok Rupnik
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Application Model ◽  
Development Phases ◽  
Core Part

The chapter introduces mobile applications development methodology. Mobile applications represent a new application model being introduced to information systems in the recent time. For that reason it represents a good challenge to expand research area of information systems development methodologies with research on mobile applications development methodology. The first part of the chapter introduces classical and a context-aware mobile application model. Based on that, the second part explores the role of mobile applications in information systems with the emphasis on showing the semantic contribution of the use of mobile applications in information systems. The core part of the chapter introduces mobile applications development methodology. The methodology is introduced through development phases and tasks which have to be performed within phases. The emphasis of methodology introduction is on phases of strategy and analysis.

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