Who are the IS professionals? Blurring the distinction between systems creators and users

Edgar-Nevill, D. and Cobham, D.C. (2001) Who are the IS professionals? Blurring the distinction between systems creators and users. In: 11th Conference of Business Information Technology 2001, 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2001, Manchester, UK.

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Abstract

Conventional wisdom requires all those “professionals” working in a related area are supported by a professional body overseeing the work of these people and promotes the use of best-practice. Despite society’s increasing dependency on software and information systems, the certification and accreditation of practitioners working in this area has been slow to have any impact. Membership of
professional bodies is not generally required. Symptomatic of this lack of professional focus is the range of different professional bodies claiming to represent the interests of the IS professional.

Additional Information:Conventional wisdom requires all those “professionals” working in a related area are supported by a professional body overseeing the work of these people and promotes the use of best-practice. Despite society’s increasing dependency on software and information systems, the certification and accreditation of practitioners working in this area has been slow to have any impact. Membership of professional bodies is not generally required. Symptomatic of this lack of professional focus is the range of different professional bodies claiming to represent the interests of the IS professional.
Keywords:Professional regulation, Professional development, Information systems
Subjects:G Mathematical and Computer Sciences > G500 Information Systems
Divisions:College of Science > School of Computer Science
ID Code:100
Deposited On:27 Feb 2006

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