Business programmes and information systems methodologies |
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Authors: | Don Kelleher |
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Affiliation: | 31 Attleborough Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4HZ, UK |
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Abstract: | Abstract. An Information Systems Methodology is usually presented as a sequential set of tasks — planning, analysis, design and construction — resulting in a new business application. This classical 'forward-engineering' approach must be adapted to changing business needs — business process redesign, quality management, process and systems templates, advanced technologies, application packages, the reuse of existing information systems resources, and rapid delivery cycles. Using the most general concept of a Business Programme, this paper describes a methodological approach incorporating these modern themes that is qualitatively and quantitatively different from the classical model. It provides a framework for the integration of otherwise independent methodologies, and shows how an entire programme can be formulated, planned and executed. An example is provided, and the approach is justified. |
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Keywords: | application business programme EDI information systems methodology packages process redesign process reengineering release strategy total quality management |
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