Toxic concepts in systems analysis and design : the systems development lifecycle

Ralph, P (2010) Toxic concepts in systems analysis and design : the systems development lifecycle. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

This position paper argues that the the Systems Development Lifecycle is a Toxic Concept, i.e., an idea that is both false and harmful. SDLC is defined and its criticisms are summarized. A process theory, the SCI Framework, is suggested as an alternative.

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Contribution to Conference (Paper)

Additional Information:

This is a research-in-progress paper. Please check with the author for an updated version.

Departments:

Lancaster University Management School > Management Science

ID Code:

47395

Deposited By:

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Deposited On:

11 Jul 2011 20:16

Refereed?:

Yes

Published?:

Published

Last Modified:

27 Sep 2024 00:07

URI:

https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/47395