Original scientific paper

THE INFLUENCE OF THE METHODS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT ON THE FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTIBILITY OF A FORWARDING ENTERPRISE'S ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Miroslav Žugaj ; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Ratko Zelenika ; School of Business and Administration, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Slavomir Vukmirović ; School of Business and Administration, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

This work analyses the methods of information system development from the point of view of its influence on the adaptability and flexibility of the organization structure of a forwarding enterprise. It considers the possibilities of the influence of an information system in the achievement of flexibility and adaptability and defines the scope of influence. In addition, it systematizes, compares and analyses the methods of business re-engineering and total quality management. The characteristics of the influence have been analysed using the example of the supply chain management method which includes and integrates the most important components of information technology: computer-supported methods of business re-engineering, object-oriented methods and aids, hypermedia network services, application developments for the Internet, computer-supported methods for optimalization, and a decision support system in real time. Supply chain management has been considered as a key factor of organization structure designing.

Keywords

information system; methods; development; organization structure; flexibility; adaptibility; forwarding enterprise; influence

Hrčak ID:

78886

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/78886

Publication date:

14.12.1998.

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