Complexity metrics for small business software applications in ACCESS environment. (c1999)

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana F. Abiad
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Complexity Metrics ◽  
Business Software

Management's Contribution to Internet Commerce Benefit - Experiences of Online Small Businesses

2011 ◽  
pp. 279-298
Author(s):  
Simpson S. Poon
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Local Area ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Commerce ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
It Systems ◽  
Business Software ◽  
It Applications

In this day and age, IT applications are no longer just about in-house business software applications or local area networks. Today’s IT issues are invariably linked to the Internet and Internet Commerce applications. Is there any difference between traditional IT applications and e-commerce? Can we apply what we have learned from earlier small business IT experiences to e-commerce? Does the largely external nature of e-commerce systems mean that management needs to play a different role than in the past? These and many other questions need to be properly addressed. The aim of this study was to explore the answers to some of these questions and bridge the knowledge gap between traditional small business IT systems (such as Accounting, Inventory Management, and so forth) and Internet Commerce systems. The results may help management to rethink how they can secure Internet Commerce benefit, and avoid activities that are non-effective.

Understanding the Development of Free E-Commerce/E-Business Software

2009 ◽  
pp. 603-619
Author(s):  
Walt Scacchi
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Business Software

This study examines the development of open source software supporting e-commerce (EC) or e-business (EB) capabilities. This entails a case study within a virtual organization engaged in an organizational initiative to develop, deploy, and support free/open source software systems for EC or EB services, like those supporting enterprise resource planning. The objective of this study is to identify and characterize the resource-based software product development capabilities that lie at the center of the initiative, rather than the software itself, or the effectiveness of its operation in a business enterprise. By learning what these resources are, and how they are arrayed into product development capabilities, we can provide the knowledge needed to understand what resources are required to realize the potential of free EC and EB software applications. In addition, the resource-based view draws attention to those resources and capabilities that provide potential competitive advantages and disadvantages to the organization in focus.

Comparative Study of the Influence of Requirements Analysis and User Participation on the Success of Two Software

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Robert Kala Kamdjoug ◽  
Cecile Angela Messina Ntede ◽  
Samuel Fosso Wamba ◽  
Colette Eméline Dongmo ◽  
Aime Noutsa Fobang
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Requirements Analysis ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Core Business ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Business Software ◽  
Support Software ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The requirements analysis is identified as the first step of a software project, a reality that is being neglected within Cameroonian companies. This study was carried out in the Centre Pasteur of Yaounde, Cameroon. It aims to compare the influence of both user participation (NPU) and requirements analysis (NABE) on the success of two software applications (custom one–core business vs. generic one–support activity). A survey using a structured questionnaire was administered to 73 users. The findings enabled us to identify NPU and NABE as salient factors for the use of the system. Indeed, NPU has a direct, positive impact on Use for core business software and an indirect impact for support software. Moreover, users are willing to use the system when involved. Further broad-based research would give a generalization of our findings in various contexts. Managers should rely on the importance of user involvement and the need for a well-conducted requirements analysis, for projects' success.

A Conceptual Framework Enabling Assessment of Software Flexibility in Business

2003 ◽  
pp. 287-305
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Dyer
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Business Information Systems ◽  
Assessment Technique ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Worked Example ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Business Software ◽  
The Subject

This chapter discusses the design of a technique for measuring the flexibility of business information systems. It argues that a technique for measuring software flexibility can be designed from existing principles using a qualitative approach. It then describes the design process undertaken to develop a software flexibility assessment technique that could be used to assess the adaptive capacity of business software applications. First, the author introduces the background to the subject and gives the justification for developing a suitable business-oriented measure of software flexibility. He then tackles the design issues and problems that arise when confronted with the complexities of qualitative measurement, before describing the steps of the design process. Afterwards, the stages in the application of the technique are described, with a worked example. Finally the benefits and weaknesses of the technique are discussed, and an opinion expressed as to the usefulness and applicability of the proposed technique.

Understanding the Development of Free E-Commerce/E-Business Software

2011 ◽  
pp. 497-513
Author(s):  
Walt Scacchi
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Business Software

This study examines the development of open source software supporting e-commerce (EC) or e-business (EB) capabilities. This entails a case study within a virtual organization engaged in an organizational initiative to develop, deploy, and support free/open source software systems for EC or EB services, like those supporting enterprise resource planning. The objective of this study is to identify and characterize the resource-based software product development capabilities that lie at the center of the initiative, rather than the software itself, or the effectiveness of its operation in a business enterprise. By learning what these resources are, and how they are arrayed into product development capabilities, we can provide the knowledge needed to understand what resources are required to realize the potential of free EC and EB software applications. In addition, the resource-based view draws attention to those resources and capabilities that provide potential competitive advantages and disadvantages to the organization in focus.

Understanding the Development of Free E-Commerce/E-Business Software

2007 ◽  
pp. 170-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walt Scacchi
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Business Software

This study examines the development of open source software supporting e-commerce (EC) or e-business (EB) capabilities. This entails a case study within a virtual organization engaged in an organizational initiative to develop, deploy, and support free/open source software systems for EC or EB services, like those supporting enterprise resource planning. The objective of this study is to identify and characterize the resource-based software product development capabilities that lie at the center of the initiative, rather than the software itself, or the effectiveness of its operation in a business enterprise. By learning what these resources are, and how they are arrayed into product development capabilities, we can provide the knowledge needed to understand what resources are required to realize the potential of free EC and EB software applications. In addition, the resource-based view draws attention to those resources and capabilities that provide potential competitive advantages and disadvantages to the organization in focus.

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