The Information Systems Development Life Cycle - Softcover

Avison Professor, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0077092449 ISBN 13: 9780077092443

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa, 1997

Synopsis

This book covers the basic approach to developing information systems. The central theme is the information systems development life cycle, and a detailed description follows from the early planning stages and the feasibility study through to implementation, review and maintenance. The modern information systems life cycle presented draws upon the techniques of structured systems analysis and design, producing a framework for information systems development as a whole. It also draws on other sources, such as the use of rich pictures in soft systems methodology. It describes how modern software tools, along with the technology infrastructure, can make the job easier. Organisational and people issues are stressed as much as the technology. Information systems planning and strategy are discussed along with the ways in which information systems can '||'''fit'||''' into different organisational types. Again, the roles of users are described in detail along with the option of end-user development. The book has been designed as a basic text book with chapter summaries, exercises, examples and issues to debate. There is also an ongoing case study of a typical organisation and another for students to tackle.

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Synopsis

This text aims to provide a first course in information systems. It features chapter summaries (inputs and outputs of each phase), exercises, examples, issues to debate and a case study of a typical organization. It is intended for first undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This book can be used as a "prequel" to Avisons and Fitzgerald's "Information Systems Development - Methodologies, Techniques and Tools", but also in computer science and business courses where information systems do not go beyond a first course, or a second course is an option.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0077092449
• ISBN 13: 9780077092443
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362