Journal of Systems Management articles from May 1991

Journal of Systems Management archives from May 1991

Integrating automation in an ice cream processing plant. (automation at Carnation Co.)
May 1, 1991... Integrating Automation In An Ice Cream Processing Plant This article addresses the use of automation in a process manufacturing environment at The Carnation Company's Bakersfield, CA, ice cream plant. This facility, completed in 1988, is the...

The software selection process can't always go by the book. (selecting an application at the Information Services Division of Bentley College)
May 1, 1991... The Software Selection Process Can't Always Go By The Book Selecting a software package for just one application can be a daunting task. Finding the vendors, evaluating the offerings, involving the users in definition and selection, and...

Determining your information system's vulnerability to viruses.
May 1, 1991... Determining Your Information System's Vulnerability To Viruses Early 1986: The "Brain" virus was installed in pirated brand-name software by the Alvi brothers in Lahore, Pakistan. The Alvis sold an estimated 100,000 copies of the infected...

A diagnostic approach to information management problems in the organization. (techniques information systems managers can use to solve information management problems)
May 1, 1991... A Diagnostic Approach To Information Management Problems In The Organization Information is the lifeblood of an organization. Within the organization, it is the role of the information system (IS) manager to coordinate the movement of...

Dealing with people uncertainty in projects. (personnel management) (First Person)
May 1, 1991... Dealing With People Uncertainty In Projects Our call was a local voice on the telephone. "Tony, how soon can you be here to help us?" The voice was Oscar's, who had met me in one of my seminars a couple of years back. He now was director...

Team requirements definition: looking for a mouse and finding an elephant. (defining information systems requirements using a team approach)
May 1, 1991... Team Requirements Definition: Looking For A Mouse And Finding An Elephant How would you like to be able to define requirements for a new, on-line business system in only two-and-a-half weeks? These requirements would be prepared by your...

"Crime prevention" in system design. (column)
May 1, 1991... "Crime Prevention" In System Design The information systems professional has a role in improving IS security. It is unfortunate when that role is overlooked. It is equally unfortunate when the nature of the basic computer crime problem is...

Project management software: the silver bullet? (System Notes) (column)
May 1, 1991... Project Management Software: The Silver Bullet? Dear Mike: Whoa! Buying project management software to bring projects in on time could work, but if that's all that your team is going to do about it, put me down as one very skeptical...

More about unloved managers. (Looking Back) (column)
May 1, 1991... More About Unloved Managers A few months ago, I described managers that had been a help or a hindrance to my career. Since then, I have been hearing similar stories from others about their experiences. Interestingly, no one has volunteered...