The use of system development methodologies in the development of decision support systems : An interpretive study / J.P.S. Ellis
The world we live in today demands systems that make our lives easier and help usmake the right choices on time. There exists a growing need for quality products thathelp us in our day to day activities. Easy-to-use computer-based decision supportsystems apply all available and applicable data with the correct model, knowledgeand skill of decision makers to support the user to choose the best solution. It istherefore important to develop decision support systems correctly to be of value tothe user. Looking at other information system developments, the author tries tosuggest ways to develop decision support systems. System developmentmethodologies are investigated to determine if they are able to address thedevelopment of the very important decision support system components. Fivemethodologies were discussed and researched for their theoretical suitability toaddress the development of decision support systems. The author performedqualitative research using case studies and semi-structured interviews to assess theuse or non-use of system development methodologies in the development ofdecision support systems in a South African context. Content and cross-caseanalyses were used to achieve results that are discussed to broaden the knowledgeon the development of decision support systems. The author provides someexplanations to why system development methodologies were not used in thedevelopment of the case studies. This research not only contributes to the academicbody of knowledge about using system development methodologies in thedevelopment of decision support systems, but could also be useful to developersembarking on a new decision support system development.
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2010
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Authors: | Ellis, Jacobus Philippus Swart |
Subject: | System development methodology | Decision support system | Interpretive study | Stelselontwikkelingsmetodologie | Besluitsteunstelsel | Interpretatiewe studie |
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