Modern Information System Design Methods

Author: Misala
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive textbook introducing modern information system design. It covers the basic concepts of information system design, various methods used in designing and developing information systems, system analysis techniques and tools, and the implementation and management of information systems. The book integrates both technical and managerial content, making it suitable for engineering technicians, managers, and undergraduate and graduate students engaged in information management. It incorporates fundamental concepts, related issues, modern trends, and practical experiences in information system design. The book not only introduces traditional design tools and techniques but also explores modern design methods and tools. To keep the content clear, the book minimizes the use of computer-specific terminology. The book is divided into five parts, with the main content of each part as follows:
Part 1: Overview of Information Systems, introducing basic concepts related to computer technology.
Part 2: Methods for Designing and Developing Information Systems, covering the various approaches to follow.
Part 3: System Analysis Techniques and Tools Used in System Specification, detailing the techniques and tools for describing system specifications.
Part 4: Traditional and Modern Methodologies in Information System Design, exploring both conventional and contemporary design methodologies.
Part 5: Implementation and Management of Information Systems, discussing the implementation and management of information systems.
To provide readers with a deeper understanding of system design practices, the book includes a sixth part with examples of information systems, a case study, and solved problems. The author considers information system design to be an interdisciplinary field. The book combines technical and managerial content, making it suitable as a textbook for engineering, management, and computer science programs. It is also an ideal reference for business executives who wish to understand information systems and their applications.