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- Iden, Jon, et al.
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IS development/IT operations alignment in system development projects: a multi-method research
- 2012
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Ingår i: International Journal of Business Information Systems. - 1746-0972 .- 1746-0980. ; 11:3, s. 343-359
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to explore IS development/IT operations alignment in system development projects. The paper triangulates data from four independent studies in order to explore how the two domains are aligned in today's system development projects. The paper concludes that the two domains are unsatisfactorily aligned: communication and information flow is not efficient, plans and activities are not well-connected, and they do not have a close working relationship. Our findings suggest that improving IS development/IT operations alignment must be a priority for IT managers, and we offer suggestions for focal issues. This study shed light on a new aspect of IT governance and alignment challenges, and provides researchers with data and perspectives for further research.
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- Iden, Jon, et al.
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Problems in the interplay of IS development and IT operations : an alignment analysis
- 2013
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Ingår i: Information Systems Development. - New York : Springer Science+Business Media B.V.. - 9781461449508 - 9781461449515 ; , s. 23-33
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This chapter addresses the interplay of IS development and IT operations in system development projects, as seen from the perspective of IT operations. The underlying perspective is that a well-performed interplay of the two domains is essential, both for the successful development of a new information system, as well as for its subsequent operation. In this chapter, we use alignment theory to analyse data from a Delphi study in order to investigate the interplay of the two areas. The chapter concludes that the two areas are often unsatisfactorily aligned and that improving their interplay must be a priority for IS development and IT operations alike.
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- Iden, Jon, et al.
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The alignment of IS development and IT operations in system development projects: A multi-method research
- 2011
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Ingår i: Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk af informasjonsteknologi, NOKOBIT 2011. - Trondheim : Tapir Academic Press. - 9788251928458 ; , s. 39-52
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This research addresses the relationship of IS development and IT operations in system development projects. The paper uses an alignment perspective to analyze data from four independent studies: one focus group discussion, two case studies, and one Delphi study, in order to explore the relationship of the two domains. The paper concludes that the two domains are unsatisfactorily aligned, they are not well acquainted with each other’s domains, ommunication and information flow is not efficient, plans and activities are not well connected, and they do not have a close working relationship characterized by long-term commitments, and where goals, risk and benefits are shared. Improving their alignmentmust be a priority for IS development and IT operations alike.
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- Jansson, Tomas, 1955-
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Agila projektledningsmetoder och motivation : Varför man blir produktiv av att flytta lappar på en whiteboard
- 2015
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Agile methods for Information Systems Development (ISD) projects are claimed to encourage developers to be more flexible and efficient by means of arrangements in the development team’s physical and social environment. Research has, however, not yet answered the questions of how, why, and in what contexts agile methods work. ISD can be understood as a highly complex undertaking, which requires the developers’ creativity. The creative process is susceptible to the individual’s task motivation, which in turn is affected by the physical and social environment. In view of this, I argue that theories of motivation, such as the Self-Determination Theory, and theories of creativity could be usefully applied in such research. This study analyses Scrum, one of the most popular agile methods. Empirical data were collected through focused interviews with developers who had extensive experience of working in projects using various agile methods. Narratives of work episodes with perceived high and low motivation were analyzed in terms of motivation theory. Interview data were classified according to the type of motivation experienced and analyzed in relation to the agile method arrangement involved. The results of the investigation demonstrate how agile methods affect developers’ motivation in ways that are conducive to creative performance. The most pronounced effects are related to the individuals’ perceived work-related competence, autonomy, and sense of belonging to the team. Several agile arrangements in combination affect motivation in the positive direction, the single most influential factor being the team’s daily stand-up meetings. The agile arrangement that seems most difficult to implement without causing episodes of low motivation is the product owner role. The analytical approach taken in this study contributes to a better understanding of the aspects that are critical to the successful implementation of agile methods.
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