Accession Number:

ADA008640

Title:

Structured Programming Series. Volume IX. Management Data Collection and Reporting.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

IBM FEDERAL SYSTEMS CENTER GAITHERSBURG MD

Personal Author(s):

• Smith,Ronald L.

Report Date:

1974-10-24

Pagination or Media Count:

128.0

Abstract:

This report contains the results of the analysis performed on the question, What data should be collected on programming projects, and how should it be reported to assist management in planning, controlling, and directing programming activities. The question was applied to system development phases - definition, design, implementation, and evaluation. Related questions of how to collect the data required for project management, including project cost data, and what is the cost of collecting this data, are also addressed.

Descriptors:

• *DATA MANAGEMENT
• *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• DATA BASES
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
• INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE