Human Factors in System Development: Project Team Approaches & Recommendations

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 974-978
Author(s):  
Eugene H. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Development ◽  
Large Degree ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data

Approaches to large scale Electronic Data Processing (EDP) projects can vary considerably from one organization to the next. Success of the project depends to a large degree, upon the effectiveness of the philosophy and of the approach taken by one organization. The present paper reviews the philosophy and methods used by an AT&T project team to complete a successful multi-million dollar EDP project. The paper shows the importance of and the role played by the Human Factors Engineer on this project.

On-Line Documentation Systems: History and Issues

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (13) ◽  
pp. 1027-1030
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Limanowski
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Electronic Data ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
History Of ◽  
On Line ◽  
Documentation Systems ◽  
Paper Documentation

The present paper provides a brief history of Electronic Data Processing Systems and their supporting user documentation. The problems inherent to paper documentation are highlighted. Techniques employed to improve on-line reject messages in addition to the development of an online user documentation system are discussed. Future challenges facing the human factors specialist involved in development of on-line documentation are outlined.

Human Factors in Systems Development: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Development Approaches

1984 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-347
Author(s):  
Eugene H. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Computer System ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Development ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Business Requirements

A project team involved in large scale computer system development usually has a prescribed or traditional approach to guide them in accomplishing their task. This approach is influenced by system development standards. There are situations though, where business requirements dictate the need to revise the approach. The present paper addresses both the traditional and non-traditional methods of approach for the large scale computer project. It also describes the key role the human factors specialist plays in either approach.

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