Paper Info
Title
The Importance of Context in Information System Design: An Assessment of Participatory Design
Abstract
This paper is predicated on requirements analysis as the Achilles heel of information systems development, and accepts that information systems often disappoint. Most design paradigms can be located within a rationalistic framework polarised by requirements analysis and system delivery. Such traditional design paradigms are seen as palliatives that prevent us moving toward more satisfying information systems. It is argued that this rationalistic framework forces us to identify, and attempt to solve, problems that are symptomatic of the approach adopted. A pluralistic framework for information system development is presented which rejects the notions of requirements analysis and system optimality. Participatory design, derived from the field of human computer interaction, is located within this framework and identified as a possible paradigm for information system development. A case study is conducted to assess the benefits of participatory design techniques and to evaluate the extent to which participatory design can overcome the failings of traditional methodologies.  
Year
DOI
Venue
1999
10.1007/s007660050017
Requir. Eng.
Keywords
Field
DocType
systems development,work organisation,industrial democracy,participatory design,satisfiability,requirement analysis,human computer interaction,information system
Information system,Information system design,Participatory GIS,Management information systems,Systems engineering,Participatory design,Computer science,Requirements analysis,Management science
Journal
Volume
Issue
Citations 
4
2
14
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.85
3
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
C. Cherry1140.85
Robert D. Macredie288459.67