Computer Aided Method Engineering

2011 ◽  
pp. 21-36
Author(s):  
Ajantha Dahanayake
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Method Engineering ◽  
Organizational Information ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Automated Support ◽  
Development Methods ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between information systems development methods, organizational information systems engineering requirements, and the advantage of flexible automated support environments is presented. CASE technology is presented as a possible solution to provide flexible automated support. In this chapter the major topic is a conceptual model to specify the functionality of a support environment. First a review of a number of basic concepts and approaches for deriving models for CASE environments are given. An informal description of service component concepts used to derive a generic framework is presented. Further, a configuration of service components, to support Computer Aided Method Engineering (CAME), is outlined.

Computer Aided Method Engineering

2002 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Ajantha Dahanayake
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Method Engineering ◽  
Organizational Information ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Automated Support ◽  
Development Methods ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between information systems development methods, organizational information systems engineering requirements, and the advantage of flexible automated support environments is presented. CASE technology is presented as a possible solution to provide flexible automated support. In this chapter the major topic is a conceptual model to specify the functionality of a support environment. First a review of a number of basic concepts and approaches for deriving models for CASE environments are given. An informal description of service component concepts used to derive a generic framework is presented. Further, a configuration of service components, to support Computer Aided Method Engineering (CAME), is outlined.

Representation of Situational Methods

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-49
Author(s):  
Iris Reinhartz-Berger
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Method Engineering ◽  
Domain Modeling ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Development Methods ◽  
Best Fit

Method Engineering (ME) and Situational Method Engineering (SME) aim at providing effective solutions for building and supporting evolution of software and information systems development methods. For this purpose, method components are specified and composed into general-purpose development methods or situational methods, i.e., development methods that best fit the characteristics of a given project and its environment. Recently ISO/IEC 24744 has emerged for defining a metamodel and a notation for development methods. However, this standard lacks a systematic support for situational classification and maintenance. In this work, the authors suggest incorporating ISO/IEC 24744 metamodel into a domain-based framework, called Application-based DOmain Modeling for Method Engineering (ADOM-ME), which supports specifying both general-purpose and situational methods in a single, simple, accessible, and scalable frame of reference. An exploratory study on the usability of ADOM-ME indicates that the approach can be utilized by information systems students that represent non-experienced method engineers and software developers.

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.

Using Inquiring Practice and Uncovering Exformation for Information Systems Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 154-172
Author(s):  
Martina S. Lundin ◽  
Morten T. Vendelo
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Socratic Dialogue ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
The Relationship

One of the oldest themes in information systems (IS) research concerns the relationship between developers and users of information systems. Over the years, IS scholars and IS practitioners have addressed the problem in a variety of ways, often focusing on how the use of social techniques can improve understanding between the two parties. Users, however, still find themselves working with systems, which do not match their requirements, needs, and expectations. We suggest that the problematic developer-user dynamic can be addressed by introducing an inquiring practice approach to information systems development. Consequently, this chapter conceptualizes a new way of understanding information systems development through the lenses of inquiring practice, Socratic dialogue, and the uncovering of exformation. We show that by applying this approach, we can enhance the inquiring capabilities of organizations, and thereby facilitate design and development of better information systems.

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