Alternative ways of managing the development of IT applications

Article Abstract:

The experiences of two branches of the same unidentified British corporation, when installing upgrade computer equipment and procedures to existing computer installations are analyzed to determine the better management style for enhancing computer capabilities. Both corporation branches had 20 years of computer experience prior to the upgrade installation, although they were significantly different in terms of size, growth rates, organization, and success. The case histories of the two installations indicate that: (1) long-term computer application plans require a great deal of time to compose and may not improve the installation, (2) neither bottom-up nor top-down installation schemes are ideal since the former are difficult to control and the latter may impose too much work on lower level personnel, and (3) system architecture can affect companies' ability to compete.

Information technology, Automation

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Towards the electronic Institute

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A new IBM System 36 computer was installed at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) headquarters in May 1986. Systems development was done by John Blakeley Management Services Ltd. of Hamilton, Scotland. The computer is to cover the 1986 student enrollments, convert existing membership records, and change over to a new accounting system(based on packaged software from RTS Ltd). Priorities for 1987 include production of the Institute directory, administration of courses, and processing of exam results, in addition to working with the Information Technology Committee, and supporting micro systems and the educational program.

Universities and colleges, Social policy, Associations, Study and teaching, Education, Higher, Accountants, Great Britain, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

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Putting the computer into practice

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Knowing how to use personal computers, appropriate software packages, and other peripherals is now as necessary as knowing professional standards in setting up a good accounting practice. Computerising a practice can dramatically improve training, mail handling, marketing, typing, and other functions. An accounting practice may be broken down into these three areas for computerization: office systems, professional systems, and training and development. This first part of a two-part article discusses the computerization of office systems, which includes word processing, time recording and analysis, and electronic banking.

Accounting, auditing, & bookkeeping, Office equipment and supplies, Office supplies, Software, Accounting firms, Accounting services, Accounting software

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