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The manager-analyst interface in systems development

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Kate M. Kaiser,

William R. KingAuthors Info & Claims

MIS Quarterly, Volume 6, Issue 1

Pages 49 - 59

https://doi.org/10.2307/248754

Published: 01 March 1982 Publication History

Abstract

The user-analyst liaison function in system development was studied in thirty-eight large firms using a structured interviewing process. The study revealed that the most prevalent form of liaison is still the traditional systems representative and that the liaison function is generally performed much less formally than the IS literature would suggest. However, a trend toward greater formalism was detected. Other aspects of the liaison function, such as perceptions of the role, relevant career paths, and attitudes toward function were also studied.

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MIS Quarterly Volume 6, Issue 1

March 1982

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