1. This book summarizes and extends what I think are the most useful ideas in four well received information system textbooks (1992, 1996, 1999, 2002), plus a large number of articles published while developing the work system approach.   
   

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3. The following links lead to:

   ... Preface

   ... Table of contents

   ... How to purchase the book

   ... Complimentary copies for instructors

The Work System Method explains ideas that are useful in every organization for:

* Recognizing that systems involve much

more than IT

* Describing and understanding systems from  a business viewpoint

* Analyzing and improving systems

* Improving communication between

business and IT professionals

* Increasing the likelihood of successful

implementation

* Understanding the role and limitations of IT

The Work System Method: Connecting People, Processes, and IT for Business Results

Author: Steven Alter

ISBN: 0-9778497-0-8

Work System Press, Larkspur, CA 2006

HD30.2 .A483 2006