An Environmentally Dependent Framework for Data Dictionary Systems.

Author List: Kahn, Beverly K.;
MIS Quarterly, 1985, Volume 9, Issue 3, Page 199-220.
Data dictionary systems traditionally have been analyzed and compared against idealized standards that are independent of both the special requirements of the organization and the environment in which they will be used. This has resulted in the selection of data dictionary systems that appear to be the best product in terms of the features offered, but which may not be the most effective alternative for meeting the needs of the organization or supporting its data administration effort. This article presents a new framework for analyzing data dictionary systems that encompasses environmental dependencies and organizational requirements. Also described is a structured methodology for selecting a data dictionary system based on this framework. This methodology is then applied to a bank holding company example.
Keywords: data administration; Data dictionary system; database management system; MIS
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#126 0.333 data database administration important dictionary organizations activities record increasingly method collection records considered perturbation requirements special level efforts administrators analyzed
#294 0.150 development systems methodology methodologies information framework approach approaches paper analysis use presented applied assumptions based proposed described examines basis proposes
#240 0.142 systems information management development presented function article discussed model personnel general organization described presents finally computer-based role examined functional components
#57 0.095 decision support systems making design models group makers integrated article delivery representation portfolio include selection effective claims decisions rationale various
#1 0.066 organizational organizations effectiveness factors managers model associated context characteristics variables paper relationships level attention environmental technological based maturity organization's relationship