Economic analysis of information system
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Authors
Walker, Charles G.
Subjects
Technique Overview
Analysis Technique
Technique Classification
Analysis Automation
Analysis Technique
Technique Classification
Analysis Automation
Advisors
Haga, William J.
Date of Issue
1982-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This paper examines the utilities of present value
analysis, discounted payback analysis, uniform annual cost,
benefit-cost ratio, savings investment ratio, internal rate of
return, and break even analysis, as economic analysis
techniques. These techniques are analyzed using comparative
four-way data sets that have front-loaded and back-loaded
costs and front-loaded and back-loaded benefits. The findings
of this analysis are then summarized in a matrix that scores
the category of utility for each technique. An expert system
(COSTEX) is then developed using the Intelligence Compiler
expert system shell. This system directs MIS managers in the
selection of appropriate techniques of analysis for a given
set of economic analysis contingencies. The Basic Economic
Analysis Decision Support (BEADS) system is also developed to provide users with both a decision support framework and a
tutorial on the methodologies and virtues of each of the
economic analysis techniques.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Information Systems
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
116 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.