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Principles of Design for Information Systems

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  • Patricia J. Zimmerman

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Three models for the design of information systems are presented: microanalytic, macroanalytic, and esoteric. Each model has characteristics which are illustrated by a discussion of systems selected from the literature. The underlying design principles of each model are identified and evaluated in terms of their effectiveness in solving the central design problem. This central problem is the encroachment of technology into areas which traditionally have been the sole domain of human thought. The result has been conflict between subconscious expectations of users and explicit system goals. The discussion emphasizes those principles of design which are most useful in identifying and resolving this conflict.

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  • Patricia J. Zimmerman, 1977. "Principles of Design for Information Systems," Journal of the American Society for Information Science, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 28(4), pages 183-191, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jamest:v:28:y:1977:i:4:p:183-191
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.1977.28.4.183
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