Developing Information Systems: Concepts, Issues and Practice (Macmillan Information Systems S.) - Softcover

Avgerou, Chrisanthi; Cornford, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333577264 ISBN 13: 9780333577264

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1992

Synopsis

This volume provides an overview of information systems development and management practice. Part 1 of the book sets out a basic description of the tasks required to take an information systems project from its conception through its construction and into operation. Part 2 examines the theoretical foundations that exist for the study of information systems, describes models used to view and organize the information systems development process, and considers critically alternative approaches and methodologies used in professional practice. Part 3 moves on to consider the problems of managing and resourcing information systems activities, and examines the question of how organizations seek to achieve success with information systems. Each chapter has exercises and questions for discussion.

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About the Author

CHRISANTHI AVGEROU is Lecturer in Information Systems at the London School of Economics. Before embarking on an academic career she worked as a programmer and systems analyst developing banking systems. Her research interests include the relationship of information technology to institutional reform and organizational change, and the role of IT in socio-economic development.

TONY CORNFORD is Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at the London School of Economics. His research interests have developed around the adoption of innovative information technologies in organizations and the uses made of them, and include studies of EDI, groupware and interorganizational systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333577264
• ISBN 13: 9780333577264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256