In any software project the analysis stage - documenting and designing requirements to meet the needs of the prospective users - is vital to the success of the project. This book provides a thorough introduction to analysis and where it fits into the software engineering process. The author applies his many years of experience both as a manager of software projects and as a consultant to numerous companies to illustrate succesful techniques and to identify potential pitfalls. The book is based on courses offered at Columbia University to a diverse audience of students and professionals. Throughout, the author is concerned to emphasize the stages of analysis and to identify many alternative modelling tools that an analyst can use. Particular emphasis is placed on Joint Application Development and on prototyping. Readers are assumed to have a reasonable understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and so this will be suitable for a first-level analysis course or it can be used by information systems professionals who need an in-depth understanding of the principles of the analysis and design process.

The Art of Analysis

Computers & Technology

Langer, Arthur M.

Programming

Springer

In any software design project, the analysis stage - documenting and designing technical requirements for the needs of users - is vital to the success of the project. This book provides a thorough introduction and survey to all aspects of analysis, including design of E-commerce systems, and how it fits into the software engineering process. The material is based on successful professional courses offered at Columbia University to a diverse audience of advanced students and professionals. An emphasis is placed on the stages of analysis and the presentation of many alternative modeling tools that an analyst can utilize. Particular attention is paid to interviewing, modeling tools, and approaches to building effective web-based E-commerce systems.

Analysis and Design of Information Systems

Computer Science

Information Technology and Organizational Learning: Managing Behavioral Change through Technology and Education

Business & Money

Robert P.

Business Culture

CRC-Press

This book is designed to help business and individual managers understand and cope with the many issues involved in developing learning organizations and integrating an important component: their IT organizations. The book provides a combination of research case studies and existing theories on organizational learning in the workplace, to provide researchers and corporate practitioners tools to incorporate a growing information technology infrastructure with their existing workforce culture.

IT and Organizational Learning: Managing Change through Technology and Education

This book is designed to help business and individual managers understand and cope with the many issues involved in developing learning organizations and integrating an important component: their IT organizations. The book provides a combination of research case studies and existing theories on organizational learning in the workplace, to provide researchers and corporate practitioners tools to incorporate a growing information technology infrastructure with their existing workforce culture.

The first practical guide for designing, analyzing, and developing successful Web-based delivery The demand for secure, reliable, user-friendly ecommerce sites continues to rise exponentially, yet a high percentage of these projects fail. Why? Going right to the heart of what it means to set up and maintain a successful ecommerce system, highly recognized information systems expert Arthur Langer walks readers step-by-step through all phases of ecommerce development, from user analysis to the installation and testing of complex transactions. In addition to giving insight into brick-and-mortar IT systems and how to merge them with Web systems, Langer teaches readers how to design interfaces to legacy systems and databases, how to ensure reliability and security, and how to extract information from users, marketers, and consumers.

Applied Ecommerce: Analysis and Engineering for Ecommerce Systems

wiley

Information Technology and Organizational Learning

Economics

Solid guidance for CIOs on integration of technology intobusiness models Strategic IT Best Practices for IT Managers andExecutives is an exciting new book focused on the transitioncurrently taking place in the CIO role, which involves developing acapacity for thinking strategically and effectively engaging peersin the senior executive team. This involves changing both theirs,and often their colleagues', mindsets about technology and theirrole in the organization.
Straightforward and clear, this book fills the need forunderstanding the learning processes that have shaped the strategicmindsets of technology executives who have successfully made thetransition from a technology-focused expert mindset to a strategicorientation that adds value to the business.
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<li>Defines strategy advocacy as a process through which technologyleaders in organizations build on their functional expertise</li>
<li>Focuses on the shift in mindset necessary for technologyexecutives to establish a seat at the table in the C suite as arespected strategic colleague</li>
<li>Includes stories of high performing CIOs and how they learnedsuccessful strategies for getting technology positioned as astrategic driver across the business</li>
</ul>
Written by Art Langer and Lyle Yorks, recognized authorities inthe areas of technology management and leadership, Strategic ITBest Practices for IT Managers and Executives includesanecdotes from CIOs at companies including BP, Prudential, Covance,Guardian, Merck, and others.

Strategic IT: Best Practices for Managers and Executives

Yorks, Lyle

Management & Leadership

Successfully navigate the changing face of the CIO role Strategic Information Technology offers CIOs a handbook for engaging with the senior management conversations surrounding strategy. The CIO role is currently undergoing a massive transition from technology-focused expert to a more strategic mindset, and this book provides proven methods for taking your seat at the table. Lessons from high-performing CIOs and a wealth of leading-edge insight provide invaluable guidance for positioning technology as a strategic driver across the business, while a focus on building the necessary connections―for example, an alliance between IT and HR―provide a multimodal approach to navigating the transition. The evolution of the CIO’s role involves more than simply technical knowledge; the new CIO must be an influencer, an engager, and just as adept at the soft skills that become increasingly crucial as you climb the management ladder. It’s about changing mindsets, translating hard skills into strategic advantages, and demonstrating IT’s value to the strategic decision making process. This book provides best practices, illustrative examples, and up-to-date perspective for CIOs wanting to: <ul>
<li>Position IT as a critical driver of overall strategy</li> <li>Build on functional expertise with strategic insight</li> <li>Learn from the stories of successful tech-to-strategy transformations</li> </ul>
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<li>Engage C-Suite peers in shaping the strategic conversation</li> </ul>
Not long ago, the CIO occupied a unique place in the C-Suite. Executive by title, CIOs have nevertheless been seen as predominantly the “chief tech expert” with little input into strategy, as IT has historically been regarded as a tool rather than a source of competitive advantage. The truth is becoming increasingly apparent, with companies around the world turning to technology in order to gain a competitive edge, and CIOs are beginning to claim their place in strategy discussions. Strategic Information Technology offers much needed guidance for a successful transformation.

Strategic Information Technology: Best Practices to Drive Digital Transformation (Wiley CIO)

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The Art of Analysis

Analysis and Design of Information Systems

Information Technology and Organizational Learning: Managing Behavioral Change through Technology and Education

IT and Organizational Learning: Managing Change through Technology and Education

IT and Organizational Learning: Managing Change through Technology and Education

Applied Ecommerce: Analysis and Engineering for Ecommerce Systems

Information Technology and Organizational Learning

Information Technology and Organizational Learning

Strategic IT: Best Practices for Managers and Executives

Strategic Information Technology: Best Practices to Drive Digital Transformation (Wiley CIO)