Information Systems Development And Management (Including Is Project Management, Enterprise Information Systems And Agile Software Development

Software engineering tools supporting ADISSA methodology for systems analysis and design

by Peretz Shoval

Authors: P. Shoval, O. Manor
Journal: Information & Software Technology (1990), Vol. 32 (5), 357-369.

ADISSAmethodology for information systemsanalysis and design covers in a unified way the stages of functional... more ADISSAmethodology for information systemsanalysis and design covers in a unified way the stages of functional analysis, transactions (process) design, interface design, database schema design, input-output design, and structured prototyping. The PC-based ADISSA-supportingtools provide an automated environment that enables the analyst/designer (who works according to the methodology) to draw hierarchical dataflow diagrams and check their correctness, to design the transactions of the systems, the interface — a menu-tree — and the database schema, and to maintain an integrated data dictionary.

Responsibility sharing between sophisticated users and professionals in Structured Prototyping

by Peretz Shoval

Authors: N. Pliskin, P. Shoval
Journal: Information & Software Technology (1989).Vol. 31 (8), 438-448.

A scale of data-processing sophistication levels exists among users of information technology. At one end of the scale... more A scale of data-processing sophistication levels exists among users of information technology. At one end of the scale are users whose interaction with computers is minor and nondevelopmental in nature. At the other end are users who actually develop small applications.
A natural result of the increase in the data-processing sophistication of users is end-userprototyping, which can either be evolutionary, leading to an operational user-developed application, or lead to a throw-away prototype, where development of the operational production system is done by professionals. Drawbacks associated with the unprofessional data-processing conduct of end-users and the lack of structure inherent in prototyping triggered this work on structured methodological support for end-userprototyping. The basis of the approach is structuredprototyping, a development framework for information-systems professionals. Depending on the level of user sophistication and on system complexity, it is proposed to transfer selectively structuredprototyping tasks from professionals to users. A case study is presented to demonstrate a scenario of responsibilitysharing between a sophisticateduser and a professional.

Skills Learnt during a Systems Development Course: Graduate Perceptions of Skills Transfer and Industry Alignment

by Lisa Seymour

Improving Mobility in eXtreme Programming Methods through Computer Support Cooperative Work

by Ridi Ferdiana

Ferdiana, R. and Santosa, I.P. 2012. Improving Mobility in eXtreme Programming Methods through Computer Support Cooperative Work. IJCSIS Vol 10. No. 2. ISSN: 1947-5500 (BEST PAPER WINNER)

One of the most challenging in eXtreme Programming is composing the entire team member and customer onsite. This... more One of the most challenging in eXtreme Programming is composing the entire team member and customer onsite. This problem will become seriously when the entire team member unavailable in the same place or the customer cannot give representation person for the development team. This situation will make information imperfectly for both customer and team member. In this research, we solve the problem by implementing computer support cooperative work (CSCW) as a tool to improve eXtreme Programming method. By joining these two concepts, we get 15% productivity improvement as a ratio between XP projects with CSCW and without CSCW.

The link between incentives and product performance in open source development: an empirical investigation

by Sujoy Chakravarty

The enabling role of Web services in information system development practices: a grounded theory study

by Francesco Virili

Web services and emergent organizations: opportunities and challenges for IS development

by Francesco Virili

Managing the RFP Process from a Discursive Perspective

by Adrian Yeow

Co-authored with Cecil Chua, draft only

While the Request for Proposal (RFP) process is recognized as highly challenging, little research directly... more While the Request for Proposal (RFP) process is recognized as highly challenging, little research directly investigates the dynamics of this process. This paper studies the question of how clients make sense of their requirements while managing the RFP process through a longitudinal case study. Given specifying requirements is hard, how can clients specify requirements to vendors? Our research shows that the RFP process is a dynamic, social process of discovery and sensemaking. Sensemaking within the RFP process is achieved through multiple rounds of discursive activities that build common constructions of issues. We also highlight the role of power and status among RFP participants in both enabling and constraining the discursive process and offer managers a set of practical strategies for managing the RFP process that produces effective results.

The Brain Drain: Implications for Regional Economic Integration in the Expanding European Union.

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M. (2012). The brain drain: Implications for regional economic integration in the expanding European Union. In B. Chapalet, & M. Le Berre (Eds.), Producing New Knowledge on Innovation Management. Presses Universitaires de Grenoble, 99 – 111.

This paper provides a review and conceptual analysis of issues surrounding regional economic integration and the... more This paper provides a review and conceptual analysis of issues surrounding regional economic integration and the potential for inter-country brain drain within the expanding European Union (EU). As the EU expands eastward, it absorbs millions of highly skilled knowledge workers and opens opportunities for western European organisations to capitalise on this workforce. The migration of these skilled workers is a macro-exercise in eastern European knowledge management, and could have far-reaching implications at the regional, industry and organisational levels. This paper explores the context and implications of knowledge worker movement across fading borders.

Mature Agility – Sustaining Maturity with Adaptability

by Ashfaq Ahamed Mohammed

2nd International Colloquium on High Maturity Best Practices (HMBP 2011)

Mature Agility, is an approach to develop software iteratively enabling quick response to changes with quality and... more Mature Agility, is an approach to develop software iteratively enabling quick response to changes with quality and predictability. Organization can be Agile in responding to customer requirements and at the same time sustain the high maturity attained by implementing CMMI while using Scrum methodology resulting in powerful combination of adaptability and predictability.

Organizations thinking beyond the formal ratings of high maturity and willing to achieve more adaptability, customer focus and to outperform competition and become high performing organizations have explored the potential of CMMI & Scrum synergy.
CMMI focuses at a high level of generalization on what projects do, not on what development methodology is used, while Agile methods focus on how projects develop products. Management of complexity requires process discipline while management of change requires adaptability. CMMI provides process discipline and Scrum enhances adaptability. This paper reveals the compatibility of Scrum and CMMI High maturity practices and illustrates how seamlessly the organizations can integrate CMMI high maturity practices in Scrum projects.

Scrum and CMMI High maturity practices, when combined can amplify and complement each other and transform organizations into high performance, customer driven centers with competitive advantage.

Tacit Knowledge and Personal Competitive Advantage: An Autopoietic Framework for Knowledge Management in Human Resources

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M. (2011). Tacit knowledge and personal competitive advantage: An autopoietic framework for knowledge management in human resources. Canadian Manager, 36(3), 22 – 23.

Knowledge management in practice: The case of agile software development

by Meira Levy

Cultural perspectives on knowledge management in central and eastern Europe: The SECI model of knowledge conversion and ‘ba’

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M., & Ogilvie, K. (2010). Cultural perspectives on knowledge management in central and eastern Europe: The SECI model of knowledge conversion and ‘ba’. Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 9(2), 161 – 169.

This research discusses the SECI Model of Knowledge Conversion as it relates to the 10 Central and Eastern European... more This research discusses the SECI Model of Knowledge Conversion as it relates to the 10 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) that are now part of the European Union (EU). The socio-economic conversion from socialism to capitalism of these societies is unique in historical precedence, whereby utilising the contextual models in knowledge conversion are applicable for understanding the implications of such a phenomenon. The results indicate that there is a unique set of variables that need to be considered within this context and for future similar situations.

Keywords: SECI; knowledge conversion; national culture; Ba; central and eastern Europe.

Knowledge Management Views in Eastern and Western Cultures: An Integrative Analysis

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M., & Ogilvie, K. (2010). Knowledge management views in eastern and western cultures: An integrative analysis. Journal of Knowledge Globalization, 3(2), 51 – 69.

Traditional eastern and western views of knowledge continue to influence the knowledge management practices in today’s... more Traditional eastern and western views of knowledge continue to influence the knowledge management practices in today’s global workplace. Based on these views, several dominant theories have emerged on how to best manage in the international work environment. This research illustrates contradictions in these theories and extracts a new perspective from the dynamic literature stream. This innovative perspective provides an opportunity to leverage cultures and relationships holistically for effective knowledge transfer and cross-cultural understanding, and hence for effective management

Keywords: Knowledge, Culture, International Management, Knowledge Management, Hofstede Framework

Socio-Technical Knowledge Management and Epistemological Paradigms: Theoretical Connections at the Individual and Organisational Level

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M. (2011). Socio-technical knowledge management and epistemological paradigms: Theoretical connections at the individual and organisational level. Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, 6(1), 1 – 16.

This paper provides an evaluation of the literature pertaining to the autopoietic, connectionist, and cognitivist... more This paper provides an evaluation of the literature pertaining to the autopoietic, connectionist, and cognitivist epistemological paradigms. These paradigms exist at the individual and organisational level through diametrically opposed functionalist versus interpretive and integrative socio-technical knowledge management perspectives. The alignments of individual and organisational epistemologies are essential to the effectiveness of a knowledge management system. Knowl-edge management should consider the roots of knowledge theoretically in order to share or man-age knowledge dissemination successfully in organisations. The term ‘knowledge sharing’ has been emphasised and discussed comprehensively through its epistemological influential factors. This paper concludes the development of a Knowledge Management Epistemological Synthesis Model (KM-ES Model) and a comprehensive discussion and conclusion section focussing on the implications of epistemological influences on the knowledge management system of an organisa-tion. The results from this study provide both researchers and academicians with a clear under-standing of the interplay between epistemologies and a foundation for establishing an effective organisational knowledge management system.

Keywords: socio-technical, knowledge management, knowledge sharing, epistemology, cognitiv-ist, connectionist, autopoietic, functionalist, interpretive, KM-ES Model

Multidisciplinary Technical Teams: A Case Study

by Matthew Jelavic

Ogilvie, K., & Jelavic, M. (2009). Multidisciplinary technical teams: A case study. Canadian Manager, 33(3), 18 – 19.

Interorganizational Macrocultures in the North American Automotive Manufacturing Industry

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M., & Ogilvie, K. (2009). Interorganizational macrocultures in the North American automotive manufacturing industry. Canadian Manager, 34(2), 20 – 21.

Maslow and Management: Universally Applicable or Idiosyncratic?

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M., & Ogilvie, K. (2010). Maslow and management: Universally applicable or idiosyncratic? Canadian Manager, 34(4), 16 – 17.

Globalization, Knowledge Workers and the Expanding European Union: A Lesson for North America?

by Matthew Jelavic

Jelavic, M., & Ogilvie, K. (2010). Globalization, knowledge workers and the expanding European Union: A lesson for North America? Canadian Manager, 35(1), 26 – 27.

Social Network Mapping and Analysis in the Global Aerospace Community

by Matthew Jelavic

Ogilvie, K., & Jelavic, M. (2010). Social network mapping and analysis in the global aerospace community. Canadian Manager, 35(2), 20 – 21.