A Case Study Comparing Two Types of System Development Projects and their Implementation

by Dr. Jennifer W. Gilmore, PhD


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 1/22/2003

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 8.25x11
Page Count : 156
ISBN : 9781410706850
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : E-Book
Page Count : 156
ISBN : 9781410706843

About the Book

This book describes a case study of two systems development projects completed in the 1990s at New York City's Human Resources Administration by Management Information Systems staff. This researcher was the project leader and senior systems analyst on both projects. The two methods of systems development, the systems development life cycle and prototyping, are described in relation to how these two methods are used in the development of the two computer systems. Other methods of systems development are described in the literature review. The high points of these two projects are mentioned and the reasons for the success of these two systems development projects are noted. Also important was the effort put into the development by the developers and the cooperation of users and management in order to produce two computer systems that are still up and running successfully today and will in the future.


About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Williams Gilmore, Ph.D. is a Project Manager and Computer Specialist at the City of New York, Human Resources Administration, Management Information Systems Department. She is also an Adjunct Computer Information Systems Professor currently teaching at Monroe College and Touro College in New York City, and an Online Adjunct Full Professor at the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Gilmore holds two Ph.D. degrees from Walden University and Kennedy-Western University, both were received in 2001. At Walden University her major was Applied Management and Decision Sciences with a self-designed specialization in Management Information Systems. At Kennedy-Western University her major was Management Information Systems. Dr. Gilmore also holds many other degrees as follows: an MBA in Management from Long Island University (Brooklyn) (1994) and an MS in Computer Methodology from Baruch College (CUNY) (1993). She also holds a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College (CUNY) (1986); an MA in Economics from Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1984); a BA in Economics from Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1978); and an AS in Liberal Arts and Sciences from New York City College of Technology (CUNY) (1974). Dr. Gilmore has taught as an Adjunct Lecturer in many colleges, as follows: New York City College of Technology, Kingsborough Community College and the Borough of Manhattan Community College. She also taught at Medgar Evers College, St. Francis College (Brooklyn), and Baruch College. Dr. Gilmore migrated from Trinidad, West Indies in 1972 and became a US citizen in 1993. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.