• DocumentCode
    3451887
  • Title

    Improving CSCW soft systems analysis with an evolutionary graph

  • Author

    Williams, Albert

  • Author_Institution
    Sch. of MIS, Coventry Univ.
  • fYear
    1995
  • fDate
    35039
  • Firstpage
    42614
  • Lastpage
    42616
  • Abstract
    In trying to provide useful software engineering tools that utilise computer supported cooperative working (CSCW), it is necessary to examine the use of cognitive artefacts. This paper looks at using artefacts to support a prototype soft systems analysis tool based upon the work of P.B. Checkland (1981). This methodology is concerned with systems definition and relies heavily on people-to-people interaction. The need for a cognitive artefact arises both from the cooperative working environment and the iterative nature of the technique
  • Keywords
    computer aided software engineering; graphs; groupware; software prototyping; software tools; user centred design; CSCW soft systems analysis; cognitive artefacts; computer supported cooperative working; evolutionary graph; iterative technique; people-to-people interaction; prototype tool; software engineering tools; systems definition;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    iet
  • Conference_Titel
    Design Systems with Users in Mind: The Role of Cognitive Artefacts, IEE Colloquium on
  • Conference_Location
    London
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1049/ic:19951504
  • Filename
    494985