The spring model for knowledge based systems analysis: a case study involving small and medium sized enterprises

Author

Whitley, Edgar A. ; Poulymenakou, Angeliki ; Cornford, T.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Inf. Syst., London Sch. of Econ. & Political Sci., UK

fYear

1991

fDate

30 Sep-2 Oct 1991

Firstpage

346

Lastpage

351

Abstract

Initial results are presented of a case study undertaken to develop a knowledge-based system to support the management of information technology in small businesses. The prerequisites for undertaking investigations in such a context are explored, and a developed method for knowledge-based systems analysis is presented. The method is flexible in allowing the consideration of the complex contextual factors in the domain, while providing guidance and control for the incremental development of understanding. The results of this analysis can subsequently support rigorous development and implementation activities

Keywords

DP management; expert systems; office automation; project engineering; systems analysis; case study; complex contextual factors; guidance and control; implementation activities; incremental development; knowledge based systems analysis; management of information technology; rigorous development; small businesses; spring model; Computer aided software engineering; Information management; Information technology; Knowledge acquisition; Knowledge based systems; Knowledge management; Management information systems; Problem-solving; Springs; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Developing and Managing Expert System Programs, 1991., Proceedings of the IEEE/ACM International Conference on

Conference_Location

Washington, DC

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2250-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DMESP.1991.171707

Filename

171707