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作者：Henderson, John C.; West, John M., Jr.
作者单位：University System of Ohio; Ohio State University; Whirlpool
摘要：The concept of using critical decisions as a basis for defining information needs has been suggested by several authors. This article reports on results of a decision-oriented approach to planning for MIS. A structured group process Is used to generate both critical decisions and information needs for a manufacturing firm. Results indicate that the decision approach Is effective, particularly for organizational units that are line oriented.
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作者：Moore, Jeffrey H.
作者单位：Stanford University
摘要：This article questions the tacit assumption that computer software development is a homogeneous activity across differing tasks. The author proposes that conventional statistics on the performance of MIS software development groups are too often based upon norms and procedures relevant to groups developing systems-oriented software. To evaluate the statement a simple descriptive framework is presented which distinguishes software developmental attributes for MIS from those of other computer so...
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作者：Halbrecht, Herbert Z.; Biggs, John H.; Benson, Robert J.
作者单位：Washington University (WUSTL)
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作者：Taggart, William M.; Silbey, Valdur
作者单位：State University System of Florida; Florida International University; Ball State University
摘要：The orientation of an information systems department is influenced by the emphasis shown in the manager's activities. Each incident in the manager's daily work is another bead strung on a necklace. The choice of what type of bead it should be is up to the manager. Every incident permits a choice of emphasis: either a systems professional or a user community orientation. Recent analyses suggest that a new breed of information systems manager must emerge for advanced systems in organizations. So...
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作者：Murray, Thomas J.
作者单位：University of Missouri System; University of Missouri Saint Louis
摘要：This article explores the nature of cryptographic transformation and its application to the protection of data contained in files used by computer-based information systems. It presents some of the basic concepts of cryptography and structures of taxonomy of cryptographic transformations. The implications of computer oriented implementations of cryptographic protection are explored and the significance of such transformations for information systems is discussed.
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作者：Matlin, Gerald
作者单位：Ford Motor Company
摘要：Managers frequently ask, What is the value of our investment in information systems? This Question must be answered if business decisions regarding expenditures for information systems are to be made rationally. This article presents a method for developing an answer. Although The Question appears to be simple, the answer is complex. In order to reduce the complexity of the answer, The Question is divided into two parts: Did I get what I paid for? and Was it worth it? The answers to these ques...
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作者：Zmud, Robert W.; Cox, James F.
作者单位：University System of Georgia; Georgia State University; Auburn University System; Auburn University
摘要：This article develops an approach to MIS Implementation deemed necessary when a substantial amount of organizational change is intended or expected once a proposed MIS becomes operational. The approach focuses upon the roles adopted by and the interrelations among implementation participants, and the role of education in implementation.
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作者：Maish, Alexander M.
作者单位：American University; MITRE Corporation
摘要：This article describes a study of information system users in four Federal agencies in Washington, D.C., to determine associations between user behavior toward their systems and feelings toward the system staff, management support, and several other factors. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
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作者：Berrisford, Thomas; Wetherbe, James
作者单位：University of Houston System; University of Houston
摘要：This article proposes a major modification to the traditional systems development process. Traditional systems development approaches delay the delivery of tangible information system capabilities to users (i.e., query capabilities and decision support models, etc.) until the last stages of systems development. Consequently, it is not until after systems are developed that shortcomings in systems design surface. The authors advocate providing or at least simulating user capabilities early in t...
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作者：McLean, E. R.
作者单位：University of California System; University of California Los Angeles; Procter & Gamble
摘要：The demand for new or expanded computer-based information systems far exceeds the capacity of present DP organizations to meet this demand. Assuming that a massive expansion of DP personnel is not feasible, one solution is to make existing computer professionals more productive; and efforts in this direction have met with a fair measure of success. Another approach is to allow end users to function as their own developers. In this way, the programmer middle man is eliminated and users can crea...
