This paper aims at highlighting several aspects and associated decision situations which
may be met in the process of designing and building modern information systems, such as …

Abstract Information systems exist to serve and support the activities of the organisation of
which they are a part. Hence, any change in information systems must seek to improve the …

Traditionally, information systems were used to support operational functions and to reduce
costs by automating many of business operations. As business has become more aware of …

Six frameworks for information systems are reviewed. Each framework is evaluated on a
series of criteria describing its usefulness for academicians and practitioners. The evaluation …

The use of computers in organizations has often been justified by reference to the 'improved
decision‐making'which will result from the use of new technology. Rarely, if ever, is any …

Managers are those individuals and team (s) who utilize resources of an organisation
through making decisions. The purpose is to optimize the outcome of these decisions and …

Whether designing a new system or evaluating an old one it could be useful to be able to
compare the system with another system, intended or existing. One way to evaluate and …

In the past fifteen years numerous information systems have been developed to support
decisions in different organizations. A variety of researchers have explored topics in the …

In the last two decades, Information Technology has emerged in the world affecting our
personal, social and public life and has made a significant impact on the quality'of life. It …

The lack of strategic thinking about IT is discussed and the advantages of adopting systems
thinking are detailed. The nature of strategy and tactics with regard to information systems …