Learning with Information Systems: Learning Cycles in Information Systems Development

by Bell; Simon

• ISBN13: 9780415106030
• ISBN10: 0415106036
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-06-18
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

InLearning with Information Systemsthe author takes the developing world as the context and through a series of case studies develops a commonly used systems analysis methodology. He demonstrates how this methodology can evolve and adapt as new ideas become prominent. Issues of sustainability of information systems, participation in systems design and user ownership of systems are all examined.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. xii
Abbreviations	p. xiv
Summary of Contents	p. xv
Introducing the Context	p. 1
Introduction and Background	p. 3
Information Systems and Planning in Developing Countries	p. 30
The Question and the Approach	p. 57
The Question for This Book	p. 59
Selecting the Research Approach	p. 62
Action-Research Learning	p. 83
Learning Cycle 1: a Department of Roads	p. 85
Learning Cycle 2: an Administrative Staff College	p. 123
Learning Cycle 3: a Board for Technical Education	p. 148
Overview and Conclusions	p. 175
An Overview of the Learning Process	p. 177
The Next Steps	p. 195
Notes	p. 208
Bibliography	p. 210
Index	p. 224
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