Some Information Systems Research Trends over the Past Decade

In order to gain an understanding of the recent evolution and the current state of information systems (IS) development research, three sub-topic areas within IS development, were examined: IS development methodology, IS architecture, and IS design and modeling. Relevant papers were selected from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) basket of eight journals. Using these articles, an empirical method based on author keywords was used to identify categorical research trends in each of the three areas. Research trends observed in each of the categories over the past decade are discussed

Planning a portfolio of controls for software development

A growing number of software development projects successfully exhibit a mix of agile and traditional software development methodologies. Many of these mixed methodologies are organization specific and tailored to a specific project. Our objective in this research-in-progress paper is to develop an artifact that can guide the development of such a mixed methodology. Using control theory, we design a process model that provides theoretical guidance to build a portfolio of controls that can support the development of a mixed methodology for software development. Controls, embedded in methods, provide a generalizable and adaptable framework for project managers to develop their mixed methodology specific to the demands of the project. A research methodology is proposed to test the model. Finally, future directions and contributions are discussed

СОЗДАНИЕ МЕТОДОЛОГИИ ПРОЭКТИРОВАНИЯ CASE-СРЕД НА БАЗЕ СИТУАЦИОННОГО МЕТОДА

Рассмотрены принципы построения методологии MetaCASE для проектирования CASE-сред на основе ситуационного метода. Методология ориентирована на разработку CASE-сред, адаптируемых к ситуации применения. В рамках подхода определен набор базовых концепций инженерии ситуационного метода, используемых в MetaCASE. Описаны основные методологические решения по построению архитектуры и способам адаптации созданных CASE-сред. Определены пути реализации и развития методологии

Appropriate Delivery of Advice and Guidance on Method Adaptation

One can find enough evidence in the IS development (ISD) literature supporting the significance of method adaptation for the realization of an effective ISD. Method adaptation involves a decision making process through which the agent(s) modifies the project situation, including the method and the project context, at hand. This paper aims at exploring how a better delivery of guidance and advice (decision support) on method adaptation, i.e. the degree of which the decision support to be provided is employed successfully, can be achieved. To do this we study several stages in which a set of advice and guidance with some decision support tools on method adaptation realized in a large-scale IT department. Each stage is distinguished with respect to the underlying discourses proposed in the decision support literature and elaborated in terms of the method used, the involved parties concerning method adaptation, and the means used in a ten-year timeline in the department. This study shows that agility of the method used, the degree of sharedness of the meaning of method adaptation held by involved parties, the decision support approach (top-down, bottom-up, or middle-out approaches reflecting the degree of dominations of involved parties) to method adaptation, and the combination of human- and technology-driven guidance are essential to an appropriate delivery of decision support for method adaptation

RECONSIDERATION AND PROPOSAL OF DEVELOPMENT MODELS IN PROJECTS - “QUASI” DEVELOPMENT MODELS: QUASI-WATERFALL AND QUASI-AGILE

Diverse development models, including waterfall development, iterative development, and agile development, have been put forth and implemented across real-world contexts. When engaging in discussions on project management, the examination and exploration of development models assume paramount importance and are integral. This paper embarks upon an investigation and scrutiny of these development models, culminating in the proposition of "Quasi" Development Models: Quasi-Waterfall and Quasi-Agile.  Article visualizations

Towards The Development of a Contingent Use of Systems Development Methodologies Model

Systems development methodologies (SDMs) are categorised into the plan-driven SDM and the agile SDM classes. Research has demonstrated that no single SDM is suitable for every systems development project situation. The aim of the paper is to present aspects of a study that developed a contingent use of SDMs model to investigate the contingent use of SDMs, and tests the model empirically. The developed hybrid model is tested using survey data collected from 155 systems development organisations. The results demonstrate that SDMs are adopted and continuously tailored during the systems development project life cycle. This has theoretical and practical implications in the design of SDMs and the deployment of SDMs. The empirical findings and the model presented in this study can assist researchers to investigate the contingent use of SDMs and improve their implementation in systems development projects. The findings provide insights on how practice and theory co-evolve and inform one another