How organizations adopt and benefit from CASE tools
This study examines how computer-aided software engineering tools are implemented and absorbed in real companies. It explains the factors that help or hinder assimilation and what changes organizations experience when they adopt these tools.
The book focuses on one advanced toolset, studied across eleven organizations, to reveal patterns in introduction, use, and outcomes. It offers practical insights for practitioners evaluating CASE investments and planning their own rollout.
- How implementation strategies shape diffusion and project outcomes
- The roles of senior management advocacy and user involvement
- Alignment between existing methodologies and CASE tool logic
- Expected organizational changes in structure, processes, and responsibilities
Ideal for IT managers, IS directors, and practitioners considering CASE tools or studying technology adoption in organizations.
MICHAEL E. FRIESEN is former Director of Product Development and Director of Sales Operations at UtiliCorp United.