User participation during the implementation of software packages

• Main Author: Coetzee, Jean-Pierre
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Computer software > development
• Online Access: Coetzee, Jean-Pierre (1996) User participation during the implementation of software packages, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, <http://hdl.handle.net/10539/22843>; http://hdl.handle.net/10539/22843

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Commerce, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Commerce. === User participation is widely regarded as being important in the development of systems. Research has largely focused on describing participation in the context of traditional systems environments, such as transaction processing, management information and decision support. Very little research has concentrated on the implementation of software packages. The implementation of packaged software, as an alternative to traditional software development, has 'become increasingly popular and further research into this specific area could provide valuable insights into the user participation construct. [Abbreviated Abstract. Open document to view full version] === AC2017