An Empirical Model of the Information Systems Development Process: A Case Study of an Automotive Manufacturer

Hughes, Jim; Wood–Harper, Trevor

doi:10.1111/1467-6303.00048

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“…Several studies have discussed the question of methodology in investigating ISD (Fitzgerald, 1997; 1998a; Hughes & Wood‐Harper, 1999). The present study selected grounded theory as the research methodology because it was considered suitable for rigorous theory development (Gill & Johnson, 1991) and for the study of context in relation to process (Glaser & Strauss, 1967; Turner, 1981; Martin & Turner, 1986).…”

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Systems development approach: transcending methodology

Goulielmos¹

2004

Information Systems Journal

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This paper presents the findings of an empirical study investigating the nature of the process of information systems development. These findings are used to identify systems development approach, which extends understanding of the information systems development process beyond the levels of methodology and technical expertise. The term approach expresses the rich, varied, and complex ways in which professionals deal with development situations. The term transcends methodological components -which can be combined, tailored, or omitted altogether. Within approach, a framework for method choice, a key diagnostic scheme, and the use of a central repository reveal the significant background activity that goes into developing information systems. It is suggested that the information systems development process ultimately involves a professional using an approach to intervene in a problematic situation for developing the organization's information and, if needed, other systems. This understanding has implications for examining the field's ineffectiveness in relation to the approach adopted -rather than the methodology used.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Systems development approach: transcending methodology

Goulielmos¹

2004

Information Systems Journal

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“…It has been claimed that " [e]valuation is, to a large extent, a political activity depending on the particular interests of the stakeholders, their personal values, and judgements." (Avgerou, 1995, p. 428) For example, with respect to tool support for IS development, Hughes and Wood-Harper (2000) note in reporting from a case study that a "common theme in respect of tool and methodology evaluation is politics, many suggested 'power dominates' evaluation in practice" (p. 401). Walsham (1993), influenced by the work of Guba and Lincoln (1989), similarly elaborates on the need to consider multiple interests among different stakeholders in an IS evaluation.…”

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On Understanding Evaluation of Tool Support for IS Development

Lundell¹,

Lings²

2004

AJIS

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Evaluation of IS tools has received considerable attention in the literature, yet no consensus is apparent on characterising the important dimensions of an evaluation process. From an analysis of the literature, we identify a weakness in extant methods to support evaluation activities, and posit a framework for IS tool evaluation. We conclude that there is a need for enriched method support to deal with the complex socio-technical issues involved in the summative assessment of IS tools.

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“…Despite the challenges in the marketplace that have limited the marketability of these new services, the professional bodies in these countries have persevered with the recent releases of WebTrust 2.0, WebTrust ISP 2.0, and SysTrust 2.0. It is this latter service with which the work of Hughes and Wood-Harper (2000) sheds light on the difficulties related to structured analysis of dynamic processes.…”

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Information Systems Reliability Assurance: the Ingerent Difficulty in Structered Analysis of Dynamic Processes

Sutton¹

2000

Accounting Forum

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The area of information systems reliability assurance is taking on increasing importance as several professional accountancy bodies have adopted standards and criteria for assurance practices. This importance is compounded by the inevitability of a shift in future audit models to an emphasis on information systems reliability. This paper looks at the conflicts that occur in attempting to use structured analysis to evaluate development processes that are often dynamic rather than static. Discussion then shifts to consideration of the unconscionable absence in both assurance models and development processes of consideration for the impact of technology implementations on individuals and society.

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An Empirical Model of the Information Systems Development Process: A Case Study of an Automotive Manufacturer

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Systems development approach: transcending methodology

Systems development approach: transcending methodology

On Understanding Evaluation of Tool Support for IS Development

Information Systems Reliability Assurance: the Ingerent Difficulty in Structered Analysis of Dynamic Processes

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