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Developing and Implementing Information Systems

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In this chapter, we will describe the system approach to problem solving, explain the steps of the systems development life cycle, point out the need for successful project management, change management and risk management, and compare different development approaches organisations can apply.

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Xu, J., Quaddus, M. (2013). Developing and Implementing Information Systems. In: Managing Information Systems. Atlantis Press, Paris. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-91216-89-3_4

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