Journal of Systems Management articles from November 1993

Journal of Systems Management archives from November 1993

Legal liability of the domain expert. (includes related excerpt from the Uniform Commercial Code)
November 1, 1993... There are many issues related to legal liability, as well as some ethical concerns, that should be considered by anyone assuming the role of domain expert (DE) for an expert system project. These issues should also be considered by the...

Planning and controlling communications networks.
November 1, 1993... The computer networking function today has important implications for the formulation of business strategy. At the same time, these advanced capabilities have created a wide range of vulnerabilities. In past decades, computer networking has...

Using object-oriented programming in quality control. (Tutorial)
November 1, 1993... Object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques are often proclaimed as the "way of the future" in systems development. Why should they be viewed so positively? What is the advantage of learning this new approach? This article clearly and...

User-developed systems. (users performing their own systems design and analysis) (Systems Notes) (Column)
November 1, 1993... Dear Mike, When you asked me what I thought about users performing their own systems analysis and design, my first reaction was to say that there are strong points on either side of the issue. Upon reflection, however, the arguments in...

Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize auditing tasks for large-scale software systems.
November 1, 1993... Normally, a large-scale software system comprises a number of software subsystems which require auditing from time to time to ensure the adequacy of the implementation. Assigning priorities to these auditing tasks is an important planning...

The decision to outsource information systems functions.
November 1, 1993... Outsourcing of IS functions refers to the practice of turning over part or all of an organization's IS functions to one or more external service providers. Such outsourcing could involve the outsourcing of human resources (managers,...

Continuing education -- an investment for your future. (systems analysts) (Tips and Techniques) (Column)
November 1, 1993... Investments are an important part of our future. While we generally associate investment with money set aside to meet needs later in life, one of the most important investments we can make is in continuing education. Investing in new skills...