Case tools and the is workplace: Some findings from empirical research

Abstract

This paper explores the implications for IS personnel of the introduction and implementation of automated systems development AIDS, which are referred to as CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering1 Tools in today's IS environment. The discussion presented in this paper draws on an extensive, in-depth analysis of the use of these technologies that was conducted over a period of eight months in a large, multinational software consulting firm. The paper will conclude by making recommendations for practice and future research.