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Software Failure Risk

Measurement and Management

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  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. Susan A. Sherer

    1. College of Business and Economics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USA

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Part of the book series: Applications of Modern Technology in Business (AMTB)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Understanding Software Failure Risk

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 3-12

    3. Risk Analysis and Management

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 13-24

    4. Software Failure Risk

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 25-52

  3. Software Failure Risk Measurement

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-53
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    2. A Methodology for Software Failure Risk Measurement

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 55-85

    3. Applying the Methodology to a Commercial Loan System

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 87-114

    4. Applying the Methodology to a Funds-Transfer Security System

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 115-146

    5. Applying the Methodology to a Payables Processing System

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 147-178

  4. Software Failure Risk Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 179-179
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    2. Software Requirements and Design

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 181-193

    3. Software Testing

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 195-208

    4. Software Maintenance

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 209-219

    5. Software Purchase

      • Susan A. Sherer
      Pages 221-229

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 231-276
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The author here presents a detailed explanation of the methodolgy of software reliablity evaluation, and then demonstrates its applications to a commercial loan system, a funds transfer security system, and a payables processing system. Her well-written, practical text enables users to design original software modules, as well as to critically assess commercial software products.

Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Business and Economics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USA

    Susan A. Sherer

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