Evolution of Business System Analysis Techniques
ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR)
Systems Analysis for Computer-Based Information Systems
Systems Analysis for Computer-Based Information Systems
Principles of Data-Base Management
Principles of Data-Base Management
Automatic generation of software systems
ACM SIGMIS Database
Data base system objectives as design constraints
ACM SIGMIS Database
Dimensions of information requirements analysis
ACM SIGMIS Database
An introduction to database systems (The Systems programming series)
An introduction to database systems (The Systems programming series)
A methodology for the design and optimization of information processing systems
AFIPS '71 (Spring) Proceedings of the May 18-20, 1971, spring joint computer conference
DSS for top executives: Obstacles and bridges
International Journal of Information Management: The Journal for Information Professionals
Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework
Information Resources Management Journal
User Participation, Management Support and System Types
Information Resources Management Journal
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This article proposes a major modification to the traditional systems development process. Traditional systems development approaches delay the delivery of tangible information system capabilities to users (i.e., query capabilities and decision support models, etc.) until the last stages of systems development. Consequently, it is not until after systems are developed that shortcomings in systems design surface. The authors advocate providing or at least simulating user capabilities early in the systems development process. Such an approach is made possible by the use of an online relational-type Database Management System. Introduction of such user capabilities allows users to interact with the system and heuristically determine information requirements. The authors present behavioral, technical, and operational arguments for a heuristic approach. Also, several case studies of heuristic development are discussed. The heuristic approach to information systems development is a useful concept for MIS managers, systems analysts, and users of computer-based information systems.