CASE Tools and the IS workplace: Some findings form empirical research

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the implications for IS personnel of the introduction and implementation of automated systems development aids, which are referred to as CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) Tools in today's IS environment. The discussion presented in this paper draws on an extensive, in-depth analysis of the use of these technologies that was conducted over a period of eight months in a large, multinational software consulting firm. The paper will conclude by making recommendations for practice and future research.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Staffing

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
        D.2.10 Design**
            Subjects: Methodologies**

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Systems development
      K.6.3 Software Management
          Subjects: Software development
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management