The most commonly used systems specification and design techniques in commercial computing are described and compared; Information Engineering as proposed by James Martin, A Framework for Information Definition-Muitiview proposed by Wood-Harper et al, Real-world Modeling as described by Jackson, Structured Analysis and Design as In Demarco, Yourdon and Constantine and Output-Oriented Structured Requirement Definition proposed by Orr. In addition, system prototyping is discussed, including the role of prototyping in large software development projects and as a tool for the design of human-computer interfaces. Other areas described and discussed include decision support systems (DSS) and knowledge based management support systems. The context is in the design and development approaches for DSS, prototyping for DSS, expert system for DSS and the integration of DSS and information system. The design and development of human-computer interface is also discussed in relation to user Interface complexity and adaptive interfaces. Further, the important issue of user involvement and support within the development process Is discussed. Thus, weaknesses of current approaches to the system development process are identified and a new model for the development of information system is proposed. In proposing the model, data and functional analysis structured method and methodology for decision support systems (DSS) development is presented including guidelines for the development of knowledge based DSS. The new proposed model is put to test in the design, development and implementation of large integrated commercial systems including DSS. Results and discussion on the use of the model is reported with special consideration to the users' and developers' view of the model. Finally the objectives of this research program are examined in relation to what has been achieved during this program of research. The prospect of using the model for the development of information systems are concluded with references to current and future goals.

Diss.., University of Joensuu,, 2007. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-227).

A number of approaches of assessment associated with IS effectiveness have been examined, fundamental guidelines for research in this area have been derived, and a novel model of IS effectiveness has been proposed. A process based assessment method (PB-ISAM) based on the proposed effectiveness model has been elaborated. The new model and the new assessment method have been evaluated via three case studies. Specific implications have been drawn concerning the relationships between processes and the information system assessed. The three case studies have provided insight into the IS effectiveness field and for future work.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2005. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references: leaf 241-259.

Thesis (M.S.)--California Polytechnic State University, 2009. / Title from PDF title page; viewed on January 11, 2010. Major professor: Franz Kurfess, Ph.D. "Presented to the faculty of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo." "In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree [of] Master of Science in Computer Science." "December 2009." Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-72).

Thesis (M.A.)(Information Science)--University of Pretoria, 2001. / Available on the World Wide Web. Summaries in Afrikaans and English.

Thesis (M. of Bus. by Research) - Swinburne University of Technology, 2001. / "A thesis submitted of the requirement for the award of the degree Masters of Business by Research, Swinburne University of Technology, 2001. Typescript. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-177).

Project report (M.I.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-45). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007. / Additional advisors: Dale W. Callahan, Laurie Joiner, Helmuth F. Orthner, Gregg Vaughn. Description based on contents viewed Oct. 6, 2008; title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.) in Spatial Information Science and Engineering--University of Maine, 2003. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-99).