Agile Quality or Depth of Reasoning? Applicability vs. Suitability with Respect to Stakeholders' Needs

2011 ◽  
pp. 23-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Berki ◽  
K. Siakas ◽  
E. Georgiadou
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Agile Methods ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Agile Methodologies ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Agile Software ◽  
Development And Management

This chapter provides a basis for discussion and analysis of the quality characteristics of the agile information systems development (AISD) process, and exposes concerns raised regarding the applicability and suitability of agile methods in different organisational and national cultures. The arguments are derived from recent literature reviews and reports on the state-of-the-art in agile methodologies. We also reflect on our own research and experience in three European countries with different academic and work values, and information systems development (ISD) industrial practices based on diverse principles. Examining the different perceptions of quality in the agile software development paradigm by comparing and contrasting them to the quality perceptions in the established ISD methodological paradigms, we aim at: (i) exploring the relationship of traditional, agile, managed, and measured ISD processes, (ii) making the human dynamics that bear on the success and consensus acceptance of IS more explicit, and (iii) establishing a critical framework/approach for reflecting on the suitability and applicability of agile methods in the development and management of quality software systems.

scholarly journals The Cultural Impact of Information Systems - Through the Eyes of Hofstede - A Critical Journey

10.28945/3116 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Jones ◽  
Irit Alony
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Cultural Impact ◽  
Development And Management ◽  
Insight Into

With the increasing levels of multiculturalism in today’s business and the proliferation and essentiality of information systems, development and management of IS needs to be considered in light of the cultural factors which impact upon its utility. Hofstede’s work on culture is the most widely cited in existence. His observations and analysis provide scholars and practitioners a valuable insight into the dynamics of cross-cultural relationships. However, such a groundbreaking body of work does not escape criticism. Hofstede has been dogged by academics discrediting his work in part or whole. Nonetheless, far more scholars exist who support Hofstede than those that don’t. Most quote Hofstede’s work with unabashed confidence, many including his findings as absolute assumptions. This paper takes a critical look at Hofstede’s work and applies his findings to the practical needs of information systems. The paper finds support for the dimensions promoted by Hofstede in regard to information systems, but recommends continued research to provide greater clarity and continued applicability of his espoused dimensions.

Examining the Quality of Evolution Frameworks and Metamodeling Paradigms of Information Systems Development Methodologies

2011 ◽  
pp. 265-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Berki
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Quality ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quality Outcomes ◽  
Quality Properties ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Formal Quality

Information systems development methodologies and associated CASE tools have been considered cornerstones for building quality into an information system. The construction and evaluation of methodologies are usually carried out by evaluation frameworks and metamodels, both considered as meta-methodologies. This chapter investigates and reviews representative metamodels and evaluation frameworks for assessing the capability of methodologies to contribute to high-quality outcomes. It presents a summary of their quality features, strengths, and weaknesses. The chapter ultimately leads to a comparison and discussion of the functional and formal quality properties that traditional meta-methodologies and method evaluation paradigms offer. The discussion emphasizes the limitations of methods and metamethods used to model and evaluate software quality properties, such as computability and implementability, testing, dynamic semantics capture, and people’s involvement. This analysis, along with the comparison of the philosophy, assumptions, and quality perceptions of different process methods used in information systems development, provides the basis for recommendations about the need for future research in this area.

Agile Software Development in Practice

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Matti Rossi ◽  
Hilkka Merisalo-Rantanen ◽  
Tuure Tuunanen
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Agile Software

This chapter explores agile information practices of information systems development and argues that their history is much longer than what is generally believed today. We take an interpretive and critical view of the phenomenon. We made an empirical study of two companies that apply an XP-style development approach throughout the information systems development life cycle. The results of our research suggest that XP is a combination of best practices of traditional information systems development methods. It is hindered by its reliance on talented individuals, which makes its large-scale deployment as a general-purpose method difficult. We claim that XP can be useful for small colocated teams of skilled domain experts and implementers who are able to communicate well with the end users. However, these skilled and motivated individuals with high working morale can exhibit high productivity regardless of the methods used if they are not overly constrained by bureaucracy.

Examining the Quality of Evaluation Frameworks and Metamodeling Paradigms of Information Systems Development Methodologies

2010 ◽  
pp. 297-314
Author(s):  
Eleni Berki
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Quality ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quality Outcomes ◽  
Quality Properties ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Formal Quality

Information systems development methodologies and associated CASE tools have been considered as cornerstones for building quality in an information system. The construction and evaluation of methodologies are usually carried out by evaluation frameworks and metamodels - both considered as meta-methodologies. This chapter investigates and reviews representative metamodels and evaluation frameworks for assessing the capability of methodologies to contribute to high-quality outcomes. It presents a summary of their quality features, strengths and weaknesses. The chapter ultimately leads to a comparison and discussion of the functional and formal quality properties that traditional metamethodologies and method evaluation paradigms offer. The discussion emphasizes the limitations of both methods and meta-methods to model and evaluate software quality properties such as computability and implementability, testing, dynamic semantics capture, and people’s involvement. This analysis along with the comparison of the philosophy, assumptions, and quality perceptions of different process methods used in information systems development, provides the basis for recommendations about the need for future research in this area.

Information Systems Development Plan For AJ Twenty-Four Seven

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chester Allan Abegael Jangao ◽  
Glendell Jadraque ◽  
Jenessa Amion ◽  
Kc Marie Regalado ◽  
Meljhon Arañez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Information Systems Development
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