Publication Date

1-1-1994

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Russo, Nancy L.

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Operations Management and Information Systems

Abstract

Today's system developers are faced with increasing pressure to improve the productivity and quality of the system development process. System development methodologies may provide these improvements in productivity and quality by specifying activities, tools, structure, and documentation standards. Although there are many methodologies in existence, there is little empirical evidence to guide practitioners in the selection and use of methodologies. The purpose of this paper is to compare and evaluate several popular methodologies. Based on an analysis of data from numerous sources, five methodologies are described. Research on methodology use and selection is reviewed. The paper concludes with recommendations for the successful selection of a system development methodology.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

25 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

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