The Manager-Analyst Interface in Systems Development.

Author List: Kaiser, Kate M.; King, William R.;
MIS Quarterly, 1982, Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 49-59.
The user-analyst liaison function in system development was studied in thirty-eight large firms using a structured interviewing process. The study revealed that the most prevalent form of liaison is still the traditional systems representative and that the liaison function is generally performed much less formally than the informations system (IS) literature would suggest. However, a trend toward greater formalism was detected. Other aspects of the liaison function, such as perceptions of the role, relevant career paths, and attitudes toward the function were also studied.
Keywords: Information Analyst; liaison; project teams; systems development; user involvement
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