The main feature of this book is that it takes a process approach to the evaluation of information systems based on the well established paradigm of formative evaluation. Formative evaluation copes with and offers assistance in a changing environment which many information systems people regard as the most important reason why they do not always perform as well as they should. This book combines both theoretical and practical aspects of the topic in not only presenting the issues involved in formative evaluation but in providing a practical guide to how these can be resolved through setting up an active benefit realisation programme under conditions of continuing change.
Book Details:
- Author: Dan Remeyni
- ISBN: 9780470859575
- Year Published: 1997
- Pages: 278
- BISAC: BUS063000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Strategic Planning
About the Book and Topic:
The main feature of this book is that it takes a process approach to the evaluation of information systems based on the well established paradigm of formative evaluation. Formative evaluation copes with and offers assistance in a changing environment which many information systems people regard as the most important reason why they do not always perform as well as they should. This book combines both theoretical and practical aspects of the topic in not only presenting the issues involved in formative evaluation but in providing a practical guide to how these can be resolved through setting up an active benefit realisation programme under conditions of continuing change.
This book will position itself nicely in a niche in providing practical advice on the problematic area of the evaluation of information systems under conditions of continuing change – an area often blamed for the failure of information systems to realise the benefits that were originally forecasted during their implementation. This text’s sound theoretical basis and helpful practical advice will make it a strong addition to the already successful IS series.
Takes a process approach to the evaluation of information systems under conditions of continuing change. Provides a practical guide to setting up an Active Benefit Realisation, focusing on achieving maximum value from information systems investment. Written in a format that is accessible to all levels involved in the proposed information system.
About the Author
Dan Remenyi has spent more than twenty years working in the field of corporate computing and information systems as an IS professional, business consultant and end-user. He specialises in the areas of strategic information systems, measuring the effectiveness of information systems and technology forecasting. Michael Sherwood-Smith is Head of the Department of Computer Science at University College, Dublin. He worked for twenty years in data processing and management with international companies and has been a Project Director on European Commission research projects for ten years. He was formerly Chairman of the Irish Computer Society.