Systems Analysts' Attitudes Toward Information Systems Development
Journal
Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ)
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
4
Pages
43961
Date Issued
1998
Author(s)
Abstract
Certain researchers argue that systems analysts are too technical, a situation that may contribute to system failures. The results of this study, however, contradict this argument. By applying a framework of Dos Santos and Hawk (1988), analysts were found to have three primary orientations: technical, socio-political, and user. No one orientation dominated. Using the framework applied in this study, managers can consider the analysts' orientations in assigning development activities. Researchers can identify diverse orientations in future studies where attitudes may be significant predictors of system performance or development success. © 1998, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Type
journal article