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Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework

Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework

Mohamed El Louadi, Yannis A. Pollalis, James T.C. Teng
Copyright: © 1991 |Volume: 4 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 10
ISSN: 1040-1628|EISSN: 1533-7979|EISBN13: 9781466637382|DOI: 10.4018/irmj.1991010102
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El Louadi, Mohamed, et al. "Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework." IRMJ vol.4, no.1 1991: pp.11-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.1991010102

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El Louadi, M., Pollalis, Y. A., & Teng, J. T. (1991). Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework. Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 4(1), 11-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.1991010102

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El Louadi, Mohamed, Yannis A. Pollalis, and James T.C. Teng. "Selecting a Systems Development Methodology: A Contingency Framework," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) 4, no.1: 11-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.1991010102

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Abstract

Uncertainty and complexity are inherent characteristics of a new information system. They occur at the beginning of the project and with different intensities during development depending on the system’s type. Based on a review of the literature, it is argued that uncertainty and complexity can be used to derive the most suitable development strategy for a given project. A framework integrating system types and their corresponding development strategies is offered and justifications supplied. General guidelines concerning the application of the framework are provided for the practicing managers.

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