Business Engineering with Object Technology [Paperback]

David A. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471045217 | ISBN-13: 978-0471045212 | Publication Date: January 1995 | Edition: 1

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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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.

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471045217
• ISBN-13: 978-0471045212
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,115,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, practical and understandable., January 10, 1999

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Kevin P. Mccormack "kmccorm241" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Business Engineering with Object Technology (Paperback)

Dr. Taylor builds a clear case for business process oriented systems development and he can explain what that is, which is unique for IT books. I use this book to help inform key executives about how business objects really work.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally... a readable introduction to Object Oriented Design, April 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Business Engineering with Object Technology (Paperback)

Thank you, David A. Taylor! Your work was extremely readable, written in "lay" terms though not overly simplistic. I am not a programmer, but have been doing software design for 7 years. Your presentation of the object concept was logical, well supported with examples, and actually pleasant to read. I started another book, and put it down after 6 pages due to the pretentious and pompous tone it took. Your book was extremely helpful as an introduction into the world of Object Oriented Design... Thank you!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise, Transformational, November 4, 2000

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John Simmons (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Business Engineering with Object Technology (Paperback)

Pulls you through quite a thought process. Great step-by-step manual. The diagrams and margin summaries would make several classic PowerPoint presentations.