Systems Analysts’ Attitudes Toward Information Systems Development

James J. Jiang, Gary Klein and Joseph L. Balloun
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James J. Jiang: Louisiana Tech University, USA
Gary Klein: University of Texas of the Permian Basin, USA
Joseph L. Balloun: Nova Southeastern University, USA

Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 1998, vol. 11, issue 4, 5-10

Abstract: Certain researchers argue that systems analysts are too technical, a situation that may contribute to system failures. The results of this study, however, contradict this argument. By applying a framework of Dos Santos and Hawk (1988), analysts were found to have three primary orientations: technical, socio-political, and user. No one orientation dominated. Using the framework applied in this study, managers can consider the analysts’ orientations in assigning development activities. Researchers can identify diverse orientations in future studies where attitudes may be significant predictors of system performance or development success.

Date: 1998
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