Selecting a Systems Development Methodology
Mohamed El Louadi, Yannis Pollalis, James T. C. Teng · Information Resources Management Journal · 1991
Uncertainty and complexity are inherent characteristics of a new information system. They occur at the beginning of the project and with different intensities during development depending on the system’s type. Based on a review of the literature, it is argued that uncertainty and complexity can be used to derive the most suitable development strategy for a given project. A framework integrating system types and their corresponding development strategies is offered and justifications supplied. General guidelines concerning the application of the framework are provided for the practicing managers.Request access from your librarian to read this article's full text.