Journal of Systems Management articles from June 1990

Journal of Systems Management archives from June 1990

Pitfalls in microcomputer system implementation in small businesses.
June 1, 1990... Pitfalls In Microcomputer System Implementation In Small Businesses Microcomputers are ideal tools for managers of small businesses seeking to automate routine tasks and expand relevant management information. Despite the great potential of...

Faculty residents: a skilled and untapped labor pool.
June 1, 1990... Faculty Residents: A Skilled And Untapped Labor Pool "If we can't recruit qualified personnel, we will be unable to complete the system documentation project on time." Does this sound familiar? Given the tight labor market that now...

Ten facts of end user computing for every systems manager. (Reader Viewpoint)
June 1, 1990... Ten Facts Of End User Computing For Every Systems Manager Since end user computing has entered the workplace so rapidly, there are some facts that should be understood by every person who manages this type of environment. 1. End user...

Offshore development. (Looking into the future) (column)
June 1, 1990... Offshore Development As the pool of qualified software programmers in the United States shrinks in proportion to the demand, many companies are establishing offshore internal software development operations. Perlin Associates reports...

Business plan product misses the target. (Software Review) (Develop Your Business Plan and Using Develop Your Business Plan) (evaluation)
June 1, 1990... Business Plan Product Misses The Target Developing a business plan has long been the nemesis of many managers. It is often painful, lacking in direction from superiors, and suffering from an overall lack of training in the process. The...

...But first, understand the problem.
June 1, 1990... . . . But First, Understand The Problem Most professional people, managers in particular, consider themselves competent problem solvers. We know how to get to the heart of a program and solve it. Or do we? Observation suggests there is...

Design and development of small data management systems.
June 1, 1990... Design And Development Of Small Data Management Systems We often read about methods and techniques that apply to large software development and maintenance projects, but we seldom find recommendations on how to deal with the smaller types of...