A Framework for Comparing Information Engineering Methods.

Author List: Hackathorn, Richard D.; Karimi, Jahangir;

MIS Quarterly, 1988, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 203-220.

This article proposes a comprehensive framework for comparing the current methodologies and tools for information engineering and using these methods for applying information technology to construct the overall information systems architecture for the organization. The proposed framework consists of two dimensions: (1) an expanded sequence of the traditional system life cycle; and (2) the conceptual depth of the methods. The article shows that information engineering is the key to effective information management. Using the proposed framework, 26 widely-cited methods for information engineering are compared. Evolution to more effective methods of information engineering are needed to align future information systems requirements to strategic goals and objectives of an organization and to exploit the current information systems technologies for competitive advantage.

Keywords: Information engineering; information systems architecture; information systems design; software engineering; system development methodologies

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#287	0.322	design systems support development information proposed approach tools using engineering current described developing prototype flexible built architecture environment integrated designing
#292	0.209	information research literature systems framework review paper theoretical based potential future implications practice discussed current concept propositions findings provided extant
#86	0.123	methods information systems approach using method requirements used use developed effective develop determining research determine assessment useful series critical existing
#78	0.085	planning strategic process management plan operational implementation critical used tactical effectiveness number identified activities years effective developed issues empirical plans
#231	0.084	information management data processing systems corporate article communications organization control distributed department capacity departments major user hardware cost applications expansion