Business Engineering with Object Technology - Softcover

Taylor, David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471045217 ISBN 13: 9780471045212

Publisher: Wiley, 1995

Synopsis

All the ideas, examples and designs are drawn from the author's years of experience in designing object-oriented business models for Fortune 500 companies. This concise, practical book contains proven techniques on applying object technology for the design and analysis of business information systems (IS). Demonstrates how to overcome IS limitations in the re-engineering process.

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About the Author

DAVID A. TAYLOR, PhD, is the founder and President of Enterprise Engines, Inc., a business engineering firm that uses object-oriented concepts and techniques to design more effective organizations. Dr. Taylor is the author of the award-winning Object-Oriented Technology: A Manager's Guide, one of the bestselling books in the history of computer science. He is a featured speaker at industry conferences throughout the world and is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the use of object technology in business.

From the Back Cover

Critical Acclaim for Business Engineering with Object Technology "A new, powerful methodology which will enable business people to apply innovative concepts to optimize their enterprises." —Ted Kuligowski, U.S. Information Agency For more than a deca# Fortune 500 comp# through the use # most important and a# brings business and softw# a powerful new discipline call# The essence of this methodology # concepts directly in executable softw# convergent approach produces business sy# are understandable, maintainable, and easily m# response to changing business conditions. Comp# that adopt this new methodology will enjoy a powerf# competitive advantage in the years to come.

• Outlines a simple, proven methodology for analyzing business operations and designing more flexible, cost-effective software systems that optimize business processes
• Explains fundamental concepts in a straightforward style that all managers will find accessible
• Includes a "Fast Track" feature that summarizes key points on the margin of each page—providing quick, easy access to crucial information

promises to become one of the seminal works in the fields of business and software engineering. It is a visionary look at the future of business computing and a practical, hands-on tutorial for all managers involved with developing business systems. More Praise for # with Object Technology # book is an answer to a prayer. I predict that it will # seminal reference in our field." —Michael J. Ramsey Consultant, IBM Consulting Group #anifesto for both managers and develop-# use object technology to lead their organi-# #mpetitive advantage." —David Newman President, Techneum, Inc. #ery powerful and easily understandable approach to # grating business process reengineering with object technology. A must read if you are trying to understand the new world of objects." —Dillon Ridguard Principal, OO Competency Center

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471045217
• ISBN 13: 9780471045212
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200