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The Stage Hypothesis and the S-Curve: Some Contradictory Evidence.

Authors :
Lucas Jr., Henry C.
Sutton, Jimmy A.
Morgan, H.
Source :
Communications of the ACM; Apr1977, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p254-259, 6p, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

Presents the result of a study testing the s-shaped budget curve of Nolan's stage model of computer development in an organization in California counties. Discussion on the stages of the model; Concept of a stage model; Effect of inflation on the computer budget.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5495645
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/359461.359472