scholarly journals An integrative modelling technique bridging the gap between business and information systems development

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Joubert ◽  
Carina De Villiers ◽  
Jan Hendrik Kroeze
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Modelling Technique ◽  
Business Modelling ◽  
A New Technique

The goal of this research is to develop an integrative modelling technique that is easy enough to be used by most business users with little training, but robust and structured enough to be used in subsequent Information Systems Development (ISD) modelling. This technique attempts to bridge the current gap between modelling on a business level and modelling on a technical level. The overall research methodology is design science research, embedding a grounded approach, to develop an integrative modelling technique. The resultant artefact is applied to a case study to test its applicability and suitability, and the results are evaluated. The results show that the proposed integrative modelling technique that is based on a better understanding of the fundamental entities in business and ISD modelling and their properties, attributes and relationships, can be used as a method to model business situations easily and expressively. By overcoming the divide between business and ISD modelling, the technique also advances informal, mostly textual, business modelling. The paper makes a methodological contribution by establishing a new technique that integrates business analysis with ISD, as well as demonstrating how a single case study could serve as an exemplar of a theory.

Consumer Information Systems Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Tuure Tuunanen ◽  
Michael D. Myers ◽  
Harold Cassab
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Consumer Information ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Requirements Discovery ◽  
New Type ◽  
New Research

We suggest that a new type of information system appears to be increasing in importance, that of consumer information systems. Compared with traditional information systems development approaches, where the focus is on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational processes, design for consumer information systems focuses more on the enjoyment, pleasure and purchases of the consumer. We argue that the shift in focus from users to consumers in consumer information systems calls for a significant re-appraisal of our current information systems development methods. Hence, this chapter proposes a new research agenda for IS researchers focusing on the development of consumer information systems. We plan to pursue this agenda by primarily using design science research, supplemented by other research methods as needed. The expected contributions include new insights into effective management processes for service design, a better understanding of issues of integration of information systems development practices used to develop consumer information systems, and the development of methods for requirements discovery for service innovation. These three components aim to contribute to a holistic evaluation of consumer information systems.

scholarly journals Principals Agents and Prisoners: An Economical Perspective on Information Systems Development Practice

10.28945/3041 ◽  
2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karlheinz Kautz ◽  
Bjarke Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Price Structure ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Practice

Information systems development takes place within an economical context. However, the economical conditions, which shape systems development in practice, are hardly researched. In this paper we are investigating the question how a given price structure influences systems development projects. Our analysis is based on a multi case study and a Grounded Theory inspired research approach. Our work is informed by economic theories, which deal with the relationship of suppliers and customers and their mutual dependency. We thus apply principal-agent theory and economic game theory in form of the prisoner’s dilemma. As a result we provide three interlinked models for understanding the impact of pricing structure on systems development practice. The main elements of these models are pricing structure, risk distribution and price level, and opportunistic behavior. We discuss how these elements are interrelated and examine their impact on information systems development in practice.

Questioning the Key Techniques Underlying the Iterative and Incremental Approach to Information Systems Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus G. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Incremental Development ◽  
Successful Design ◽  
Key Techniques

The iterative and incremental development (IID) approach is widely adopted in information systems development (ISD) projects. While the IID approach has played an important role the management of many ISD projects, some of the key techniques have not received critical appraisal from the academic community. This paper aims to fill the gap and examines three such techniques through a case study. First of all, the gap between the theory of user participation and the reality of user’s lack of real influence on design and development is explored. The author proposes the concept of “participatory capture” to explain the side effect of user participation. Secondly, the assumption that evolutionary prototyping converges to a successful design is questioned. Thirdly, the side effect of the timeboxing technique is considered. The paper suggests that the IID approach represents the learning approach as categorized in Pich et al. (2002) and it might be ineffective in dealing with the significant uncertainties in ISD projects.

A Case Study Evaluation of the Use of the Viable System Model in Information Systems Development

2002 ◽  
pp. 17-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kawalek ◽  
D. G. Wastell
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
System Model ◽  
Viable System Model ◽  
Sales Team ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
Viable System ◽  
Is Projects

This chapter considers the usefulness of the Viable System Model (VSM) in information systems (IS) projects. The VSM is a rigorous organizational model which was developed from the study of cybernetics and has been given considerable attention by management science research. The chapter presents a case study that focuses upon the sales team of a manufacturing company. This sales team were seeking to develop database support for group working. The VSM was useful in highlighting the organizational limitations upon the IS project and challenged some assumptions about the nature of work in the company. It is proposed that the VSM provides a valuable diagnostic capability that shall assist the company in future IS developments.

scholarly journals Dealing with unpredictable risk - The influence of external factors on information systems development and implementations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ettiene Esterhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Risk Processes

<p>Organisations and especially Government departments develop information systems for their own specific needs, due to this Government departments invests a great deal in information systems development and implementation projects. The intention is to save on cost and develop information systems according to their needs and requirements. Unfortunately such projects are vulnerable and subject to a range of risks.  This case study identifies the risk factors involved in information systems development and implementation projects and the risk processes that are in place to mitigate against those risk factors. Furthermore the case study investigates an information systems development and implementation project where four legacy systems were to be merged into one newly developed system. The project was interrupted when an organisational merger resulted in the loss of key members of the governance board and the project team, either through redundancy or being allocated other responsibilities within the organisation. This exposed the project to unpredictable risk which caused the project to head down the path of possible failure.  The case study outlines the project plan, what actually happened and what according to the interviewed participants happened during the project. It is clear that the risk management processes wasn't followed and that wrongful decisions were made during the organisational merger. Unpredictable risks as a result of the merger and the decision to continue the project required a strong governance board, proper project management, proper risk management and the execution of the risk management processes. The lack of governance and project management had a huge impact on the project while the loss of expertise and knowledge added to the risk profile which resulted in further complications to the project. It’s during these situation that a strong governance board and proper project management is needed to make those critical decisions and steer the project towards success.</p>

Design Science Research Roadmap Model for Information Systems Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Nadhmi Gazem ◽  
Azizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Faisal Saeed ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Almost All

This article contends that design science research (DSR) has emerged as an important approach in information systems (IS) research. The design science research roadmap (DSRR) model describes the process of using the DSR in IS in great detail. Unfortunately, the existing literature does not address the task of demonstrating the use of the DSRR in detail by conducting a real case study. This article aims to examine the implementation of the DSRR with real IS research activities. The construction of a systematic innovation framework to solve problems for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is used as a case study for demonstration purposes. This article shows that the DSRR provides very useful guidance, since it covers almost all the necessary steps to conduct DSR in the information systems field. The illustrations provided with each step of the DSRR in this article will help other researchers, especially novice researchers, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the use of the DSRR model.

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