Designing a multi-micro distributed accounting information system

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Arbel, A. | Seidmann, A.^{; *}

Affiliations: Tel-Aviv University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel

Note: [*] The authors would like to thank P. Ein-Dor and N. Ahituv from the Faculty of Management at Tel-Aviv University for useful discussions and comments.

Abstract: The problem of evaluating and selecting a distributed multi-micro or mini-based information system is presented. These systems are characterized by various hardware and software factors, and the selection process is aimed at satisfying pertinent functional requirements. This paper presents a new model based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process that provides the framework for assessing this multicriteria decision problem. The model provides methodological guidelines considering a wide range of needs such as performance levels, system expandability, data confidentiality and integrity, as well as several other nontechnical or intangible factors.

Keywords: Microcomputer selection, analytic hierarchy process (AHP), multi-attribute decision models

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-1985-5403

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 283-291, 1985