Abstract
Before Information Systems are developed, they must have undergone a process called Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using appropriate methodology. The SDLC consists of phases varying from author to author. However, an information systems project can only be successful with intense interaction amongst project manager, systems analyst, system designers and the end users. Viewed from the project manager’s perspective, the SDLC lacks the essence of project management activities. Similarly, end users involvement is not clearly specified. The main aim of this paper is to propose a framework for information systems management and development process which accommodates the views of the different participants. Furthermore, the paper sharpens the concept of conventional SDLC, on the basis of the proposed framework. In addition, tools and methods that are appropriate for the implementation of the framework are herein discussed.
Highlights
The early applications of computers were implemented without the aid of any explicit Information Systems (IS) development methodology and appropriate management techniques
There are some factors related to project management; the knowledge and skills of the system developers and the representatives of the users affect the risks of the IS development project; the cooperation within the project group and between the project group and the users must be active in order to minimize the project risks; and the risks of the project could be decreased by using formal project management and control methods [3]
Our proposed framework is useful in describing a concept for information systems management and development
Summary
The early applications of computers were implemented without the aid of any explicit Information Systems (IS) development methodology and appropriate management techniques. In these early days, the emphasis of computer applications was towards programming. A user will come to the programmer asking for a new report or modification of one that was already supplied Often, these changes had undesirable effects on other parts of the system, which had to be corrected. The main aim of this paper is to propose a framework for an efficient information systems development process and management that will enable information system projects to be promptly and successfully completed through the integrated efforts and view of the project manager and end users, along with other project staff members such as system analysts, developers, programmers and maintenance programmers
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