Original scientific paper

A Contribution to IS General Taxonomy

Josip Brumec ; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia

Abstract

The term "Information System" has been used for a great number of different products of human mind designed to enable man to understand and control the events in his surroundings. Numerous classifications of ISs have been designed so far. They are based on various forms and characteristics of the existing systems, but they do not explain their origin and growth. In this study, preceded by a brief survey of the existing classifications, a new genetic taxonomy of IS is presented. It is based on those characteristics of ISs, which are important for their development and design. It also shows how the principles of genetic taxonomy can be applied to evaluate the complexity of new IS development and thus improve the understanding between IS designers and users.

Keywords

information system; real system; business processes; taxonomy; classification

Hrčak ID:

79045

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/79045

Publication date:

13.6.1997.

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