Journal of Systems Management articles from May 1996

Journal of Systems Management archives from May 1996

Moving I.S. beyond conflict. (information systems)(includes related articles on conflict management)(Cover Story)
May 1, 1996... COVER STORY Many IS functions are trapped in a downward spiral characterized by deteriorating relationships with users. These relationships consume valuable time and energy in resolving conflict, leaving fewer resources to work on actual...

The IS handbook of auto repair. (information systems)
May 1, 1996... Imagine taking our car into the shop for repairs. We tell the head mechanic "I need a new water pump". All the mechanic thinks he has to do is drain the radiator, take out the old pump, put in a new one, then refill the radiator with new fluid....

Is it a lot of hype? Hypermedia approach to document processing.
May 1, 1996... The automation of document processing systems has been a central issue in information processing systems-especially since the proliferation of image technology and its use in the design of systems. We describe the effort of a Fortune 500 company...

Electronic meeting systems: specifications, potential, and acquisition strategies.
May 1, 1996... Despite some mixed research results, overall findings associated with the use of electronic meeting systems (EMS) in organizations are positive. The expectation of meeting improvements has led a growing number of organizations to enthusiastically...

Let's dance. (on trends in systems development)
May 1, 1996... The more I learn, the dumber I become. Let me see if I can "drill down" to the heart of the matter here. Many of the industry publications are beginning to talk about "Enterprise Wide Computing." Many articles are beginning to mention that...

The skills needed by today's systems analysts.
May 1, 1996... Constant change often places pressure on systems analysts to perform in new and different environments. This article evaluates the broad skill categories of analytical communication, interpersonal, and technical skills to determine which skills...

The justification, ranking and budgeting process for IT at the Virginia Housing Development Authority. (information technology)
May 1, 1996... The Virginia Housing Development Authority developed a planning process for establishing an information technology project list and related budget for its 1996 fiscal year. The process began with systems development planning meetings involving...

A pc-based project management tool.
May 1, 1996... Information systems managers are continually faced with selecting from lists of proposed IS projects whose total costs typically exceed available resources. While numerous selection tools exist for projects which have clear economic value, most...

Client-server computing: applications and issues.
May 1, 1996... The purpose of this article is to compare what is actually happening in client/server computing to what is being reported, from the types of applications being implemented to the obstacles of implementing client/server applications. This paper is...

Hiring programmers may be hazardous to your health.
May 1, 1996... It is not uncommon to consider hiring a contract programmer or consultant who has proven their value by working on one or more projects while in the employ of a vendor. Unfortunately, it is also not uncommon that the hiring may lead to legal...