Autopoietic Approach for Information System and Knowledge Management System Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Abou-Zeid
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
System Development ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Management Support Systems ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Is Design Theory ◽  
Is Design

In the last decade a new generation of information systems (ISs), such as Web-based information systems and knowledge management support systems, have emerged in response to ever-changing organizational needs. Therefore, the need for new “Information System Design Theories” for the emerging ISs is recognized. According to Walls, Widmeyer, and El-Sawy (1992), an “IS design theory” must have two aspects?one dealing with the description of the system and one dealing with the prescription, that is, the process of developing of the system. The prescription aspect includes a description of procedures and guidelines for system development. In addition, these two aspects must be grounded on theories from natural or social sciences (i.e., kernel theories). As information systems are socio-technical phenomena in which social and technical factors interweave the ways in which people work, the issue of “how to integrate the work activity and social context of users into the IS which is being designed” becomes one of the principal problems of IS development (Bai & Lindberg, 1999). Therefore, the development of new IS design theories requires a closer look at the system theories that go beyond the traditional system theory that is based, among other things, on Cartesian dualism (i.e., mind/body or cognition/action) and on a model of cognition as the processing of representational information (Mingers, 2001). One of the candidate theories is the theory of autopoiesis, which can be best viewed as a system-grounded way of thinking with biological foundations, together with its extension into social domain.

Autopoietic Approach for Information System Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 1035-1041
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Abou-Zeid
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
System Development ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Management Support Systems ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Is Design Theory ◽  
Is Design

In the last decade a new generation of information systems (IS), such as enterprise resource planning, Web-based information systems and knowledge management support systems, have emerged in response to ever-changing organizational needs. As these systems are socio-technical phenomena in which social and technical factors interweave the ways in which people work, the issue of “how to integrate the work activity and social context of users into the IS which is being designed” becomes one of the principal problems of IS development (Bai et al., 1999). Therefore, the need for new information system design theories is recognized. According to Walls et al. (1992), an “IS design theory” must have two aspects—one dealing with the description of the system and one dealing with the prescription, that is, the process of developing of the system. The prescription aspect includes a description of procedures and guidelines for system development. In addition, these two aspects have to be grounded on theories from natural or social sciences, that is, kernel theories. Therefore, the development of new IS design theories requires a closer look at the system theories that go beyond the traditional system theory that is based, among other things, on Cartesian dualism, that is, mind/body or cognition/action, and on a model of cognition as the processing of representational information (Mingers, 2001). One of the candidate theories is the theory of autopoiesis, which can be best viewed as a system-grounded way of thinking with biological foundations, together with its extension into social domain.

Autopoietic Approach for Information System Development

2005 ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Abou-Zeid
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
System Development ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Management Support Systems ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Is Design Theory ◽  
Is Design

In the last decade a new generation of information systems (IS), such as enterprise resource planning, Web-based information systems and knowledge management support systems, have emerged in response to ever-changing organizational needs. As these systems are socio-technical phenomena in which social and technical factors interweave the ways in which people work, the issue of “how to integrate the work activity and social context of users into the IS which is being designed” becomes one of the principal problems of IS development (Bai et al., 1999). Therefore, the need for new information system design theories is recognized. According to Walls et al. (1992), an “IS design theory” must have two aspects—one dealing with the description of the system and one dealing with the prescription, that is, the process of developing of the system. The prescription aspect includes a description of procedures and guidelines for system development. In addition, these two aspects have to be grounded on theories from natural or social sciences, that is, kernel theories. Therefore, the development of new IS design theories requires a closer look at the system theories that go beyond the traditional system theory that is based, among other things, on Cartesian dualism, that is, mind/body or cognition/action, and on a model of cognition as the processing of representational information (Mingers, 2001). One of the candidate theories is the theory of autopoiesis, which can be best viewed as a system-grounded way of thinking with biological foundations, together with its extension into social domain.

scholarly journals Using System Dynamics to Construct Design Theory for Community Information Systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldo De Moor
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Community Information ◽  
Community Information Systems ◽  
Is Design Theory ◽  
Is Design

Virtual communities are complex and evolving socio-technical systems. The design of community information systems requires much theoretical research to solve design problems. A design theory is a prescriptive theory which helps optimize design methods. Community IS design theory is still very young and fragmented, however. In the design theory development process, a mix of theory components is used to solve novel problems or existing problems more effectively and efficiently. We present a meta-model of IS development which focuses on the role of theory in IS design. We show how simulation via system dynamics could play an important role in a more systematic development of design theory for community information systems.

scholarly journals Communication In Complex Information System Development Projects

10.28945/2356 ◽  
2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeljko Hutinski ◽  
Neven Vrcek ◽  
G. Bubas
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
System Development ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Complex Information ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Complex Information System ◽  
Project Data

The relevance of the communication in the complex information system (IS) development projects is becoming issue of primary importance. Various researches show that many projects failed due to inadequate management of communication. Project data exchange is still not performed in a structured and standardised manner, which leads to misunderstandings between team members. Too many complex IS projects do not have established an adequate project communication management subsystems. This paper analyses results of a survey performed on information technology (IT) professionals and presents degree of communication problems during various project phases. (This research was supported by the Croatian Ministry of Science and Technology under projects: "Strategic planning of Information Systems" and "Information Systems Security.) It reveals that average rating of a degree of communication problems varies at different project stages and among different communication subjects. The paper also proposes software tools that, if properly used, might enhance project communication. Such technologies are still not completely mature but they are developing fast and might play an important role in project management, by providing support to its holism.

Integrating Knowledge Management with the Systems Analysis Process

2011 ◽  
pp. 621-631
Author(s):  
Doron Tauber ◽  
David G. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Structured Information ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

Information systems research has clearly recognized that knowledge management systems (KMSs) have different characteristics and requirements than those of a classic management information system (MIS). Beginning with the relationship drawn between data, information, and knowledge (Alavi & Leidner, 1999, 2001; Bhatt, 2001; Ulrich, 2001; Spiegler, 2000, 2003; Tuomi, 2000), through to the essential nature of unstructured and semi-structured information vs. structured information (Wu, Ling, Lee, & Dobbie, 2001; Lai, Carlsen, Christiansson, & Svidt, 2003; Fensel et al., 2002; Chou & Chow, 2000), there are many elements and areas in which the two diverge.

Spatial Information System Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 36-62
Author(s):  
Brian N. Hilton ◽  
Richard J. Burkhard ◽  
Tarun Abhichandani
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
System Design ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
System Development ◽  
Information System Development ◽  
Information System Design ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Nature Of Information

An approach to an ontology-based information system design theory for spatial information system development is presented. This approach addresses the dynamic nature of information system development at the beginning of the 21st century and addresses the question of how to establish relationships between the various design components of a spatial information system. It should also help to automate and guide the design process while at the same time improve the quality of the process along with its outputs. An example of this approach is presented, along with examples of the various ontologies utilized in the design of this particular spatial information system. Finally, a method to mitigate the issues regarding the organization and management of a growing library of ontologies is discussed.

Requirements of IS Development Methodologies Towards the New Organizational Paradigm - A Brasilian Study Using Delphi Technique

2002 ◽  
pp. 319-329
Author(s):  
Aline Franca de Abreu ◽  
Ruth Ferreira Roque Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
System Development ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Process Interaction

The purpose of this study was to identify through the Delphi Technique, important requirements of an information system development methodology. These requirements should satisfy the needs of actual organizations, regarding the strategic use of information technology. An initial listing of requirements was developed through a review of the related literature. The Delphi panel consisted of 31 brazilian specialists in information systems. Two rounds were employed to collect from this panel the most important requirements. The requirements were distributed in five basic areas: technical process, interaction between the end user and analysts, organizational structure, business strategies and quality of the information system. It is expected that methodologies will continue to be of great importance in the development of information systems and they will increase their focus on the social-technical approach.

Software Development for Information System - Achieving Optimum Quality with Security

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Syeda Umema Hani ◽  
Abu Turab Alam
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Process Improvement ◽  
System Development ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Capability Maturity ◽  
Quality Practices ◽  
Standard Quality

Information Systems acquisition, implementation, and development have been taking place in business organization to gain the competitive advantage. Rapid advancement of Technology is also popping up unethical issues involving violations of End users' data protection and privacy. This article discusses standard quality practices adhere to which a good quality software product is guaranteed while supporting the organizational strategic needs. It presents a framework that bridges Quality software development process improvement with strategic needs of an organization. Standard practices under consideration includes Capability Maturity Model for Development (CMMI-DEV) while using multi-model Process Improvement approach where an organization could use Balance Score Card technique while setting its strategic goals and monitoring their performance related to Information System development, and also link it with Information System management framework “Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology” (COBIT) - 5 released by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), so that users could easily switch between the two standards. In last benefits are reported for using quality practices to realize attainment of competitive advantage.

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