Guy Fitzgerald
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS



Refereed Journal Articles and Conference Proceedings

- Avison, D. and Fitzgerald G. Where now for development methodologies?, Communications of the ACM, Vol, 46, No 1, Jan 2003, pp78-82.

- Avison, D, Fitzgerald G, and Powell, P. Reflections on information systems practice, education and research: 10 years of the Information Systems Journal, Information Systems Journal, 11, 1, 3-22, 2001.

- Alkaraghuli W, Alshawi S and Fitzgerald G, Negotiating and Understanding Information Systems Requirements: The Use of Set Diagrams, Requirements Engineering, 5, 93-102, 2000.

- Fitzgerald, G., Philippides, A. & Probert, P, Information Systems Development, Maintenance and Enhancement: Findings from a UK Study, International Journal of Information Management, 40 (2), 319-329, 1999.

- Fitzgerald, G., Philippedes, A. and Probert, S., Maintenance, Enhancement and Flexibility in Information Systems Development, Seventh International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD'98), Methods & Tools, Theory & Practice, Bled, Slovenia, 1998.

- Fitzgerald, G., Philippedes, A. and Probert, S. Information Systems Development, Maintenance and Flexibility: Preliminary Findings From a UK Survey, Research in Progress, European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS’98), June 1998.

- Fitzgerald, G. (and Kosaka, T.) Structuration Analysis: A Comparative Study of Executive Information Systems in the UK and Japan, Research in Progress, International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) 1997.

- Fitzgerald, G. Evaluating Information Systems Projects: A Multidimensional Approach, Journal of Information Technology, Vol 13, No 1, pp15-28, 1998.

- Fitzgerald, G. (and Michell, V.) The IT Outsourcing Market Place: Vendors and their Selection, Journal of Information Technology, Vol. 12, No. 3. September 1997, p233-238. ISSN: 0268-3962

- Willcocks, L., Fitzgerald, G. and Lacity, M. To Outsource IT or not?: Recent research on economics and evaluation practice, European Journal of Information Systems, 1996, 5, p143-160.

- Fitzgerald, G. (with L. Willcocks and D. Feeny) Outsourcing Information Technology: The Strategic Implications, Long Range Planning, Pergamon, Vol. 28, No. 5, p59-70, 1995.

- Fitzgerald, G. (with L. Willcocks and M. Lacity) Information Technology Outsourcing in Europe and the USA: Assessment Issues, International Journal of Information Management, Butterworth-Heinemann, Vol. 15, No. 5, p333-351, 1995.

- Baskerville, R., Fitzgerald, B., Fitzgerald, G. and Russo, N. Beyond Systems Development Methodologies: Time to Leave the Lamppost, in Walsham, G., Orlikowski, W., and Jones, M. (Eds.) Proceedings of the IFIP WG8.2 Conference, Information Technology and Changes in Organisational Work, Cambridge University, 1995.

- Fitzgerald, G. (with L. Willcocks and M. Lacity) Information Technology Outsourcing in Europe and the USA: Assessment Issues, in Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS ‘95), Edited by Doukidis, G., Galliers, R., Jelassi, T., Krcmar, H. and Land, F., Print Xpress, Athens, ISBN: 960-306-128-x, p247-260, 1995. Paper awarded the ‘best research paper’ prize by the Programme Committee.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks, L. Contracts and Partnerships in the Outsourcing of IT, Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), edited by DeGross, J., Huff, S.L. and Munro, M.C., Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), New York, p91-98, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks L. Outsourcing Information Technology: Contracts and the Client/Vendor Relationship, The British Academy of Management 1994 Annual Conference Proceedings, Part 1, Refereed Papers, p143-156, 1994.

- Willcocks L. and Fitzgerald, G. To Outsource Information Technology or not? Recent Research on Economics and Evaluation Practice, Proceedings of the Evaluation of IT Investments Conference, Henley Management College, 13-14th September 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks L. Outsourcing in the United Kingdom and Vendor/Client Relationship Issues, Proceedings of the 1994 Information Resources Management Association International Conference, ed. Khosrowpour, M., Idea Group Publishing, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, p241-243, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks L. Relationships in Outsourcing: Contracts and Partnerships, Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Information Systems, ed. Baets, W.J., Nijenrode University Press, Nijenrode, The Netherlands, p51-66, 1994.

- Willcocks, L., Fitzgerald, G. and Feeny, D. Towards Strategic Sourcing of Information Technology, proceedings of the Second SISNET Conference, IESE, International Graduate School of Management, University of Navarra, Barcelona, Spain, 26-28 September 1994.

- Willcocks L. and Fitzgerald, G. Towards the Residual Information Systems Organization: Research on IT Outsourcing experiences in the UK, Proceedings of the IFIP WG8.2 Conference on Information Technology and New Emergent Forms of Organizations, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, eds. Baskerville, R., Smithson, S. and Njwenyama, O., North-Holland, Amsterdam, p129-152, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. Approaches to the Development of Executive Information Systems and the Contrast with Traditional Systems, in Avison, D.E., Kendall, J.E. and DeGross, J.I. (eds.), Human Organisational and Social Dimensions of Information Systems Development, North-Holland, Amsterdam, p339-353, 1993.

- Willcocks, L., and Fitzgerald, G. Market as Opportunity? Case Studies in Outsourcing Information Technology and Services, Journal of Strategic Information Systems, Vol. 2, No. 3, p223-242, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks, L. Outsourcing Information Technology in the United Kingdom: Towards New Shapes of Organization?, Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Information Systems, edited by DeGross, J., Bostrom, R.P. and Robey, D., Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), New York, p379-381, 1993.

- Fitzgerald G, Executive Information Systems and their Development in the U.K., International Information Systems Journal, HBJ Publishing, USA, Vol. 1, No 2, p1-35, April 1992.

- Fitzgerald, G. Commentary on Executive Information Systems by Watson, Rainer, and Frolick, International Information Systems Journal, HBJ Publishing, USA, Vol. 1, No 2, p57-59, April 1992.

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. Information Systems Practice, Education and Research, Journal of Information Systems, Vol. 1, No 1, p5-17, 1991. ISSN 0959-2954.

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. The Nature of Information Systems and the Role of Practice, proceedings of Systems Thinking in Europe, edited by Jackson, M.C., Mansell, G.J. Flood, R.L., Blackham, R.B. and Probert, S.V.E., Plenum Press, New York, p459-464, 1991.

- Fitzgerald, G. Achieving Flexible Information Systems: The Case for Improved Analysis, Journal of Information Technology, Vol. 5, No 1, p5-11, 1990. ISSN 0268-3962.

- Fitzgerald, G. Achieving Flexible Information Systems: The Case for Improved Analysis, Journal of Information Technology, Vol. 5, No 1, p5-11, 1990. ISSN 0268-3962.

- Fitzgerald, G. Validating New Information Systems Techniques: A Retrospective Analysis, in Information Systems Research: Contemporary Approaches and Emergent Traditions, edited by Nissen, H.E., Klein, H.K. and Hirschheim, R. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. (North Holland), Amsterdam, p657-672, 1990. ISBN 0 444 89029 7.

- Fitzgerald, G., Hudson, M. and Lothian, S. Information Technology Strategy: Making the Theory Work, in Information Technology: Advancement, Productivity and International Co-operation, edited by C. Liwei, C. Bingcong and S Qiangnan, International Academic Publishers, Pergamon Press, Oxford 1989, p1533-1559. ISBN-0-08-037889-7.

- Fitzgerald, G. Information Systems Development for Changing Environments: Flexibility Analysis, Proceedings of the First European Conference on Information Technology for Organisational Systems: Concepts for Increased Competitiveness, edited by Bullinger, H.J., Protonotarios, E.N., Bouwhuis, D. and Reim, F., North Holland/Elsevier 1988, p587-593. ISBN 0-444-70427-2.

- Avison, D.E., Fitzgerald, G. and Wood-Harper, A.T. Information Systems Development: A Tool Kit Is Not Enough, The Computer Journal, Cambridge University Press, Vol. 31, No.4, August, p379-380, 1988.

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. Information Systems Development: Current Themes and Future Directions, Journal of Information and Software Technology, Butterworth and Co., Vol. 30, No 8, 1988, p458-466.

- Feldman, P. and Fitzgerald, G. Representing Rules Through Modelling Entity Behaviour, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on the Entity Relationship Approach, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Computer Society Press, Los Angeles, 1985 p189-198. ISBN 0-8186-0645-2.

- Feldman, P. and Fitzgerald, G. Action Modelling: A symmetry of data and behaviour modelling, Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Databases (BNCOD4), edited by Grundy, A.F., Cambridge University Press 1985, p81-104. ISBN 0-521-32020-8.

- Fitzgerald, G. Stokes, N. Wood, J.R.G. Feature Analysis of Contemporary Information Systems Methodologies, The Computer Journal, Cambridge University Press, Vol. 28, No 3, July 1985, p223-230.

- Kerridge, J.M. et. al., (including Fitzgerald, G.) An Architecture for Distributed Databases, Computers and Standards, North-Holland, Vol. 3, No 1, p33-56, 1984. (Journal now titled Computer Standards and Interfaces).

- Fitzgerald, G. and Bhabuta, L. Feature Analysis of Five Information Systems Methodologies, Beyond Productivity: Information Systems Development for Organizational Effectiveness, edited by Th. Bemelmans, Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. (North-Holland), 1984, p277-306.

- Alexander, H.H. et. al. (including Fitzgerald, G.) An Architecture and Language Syntax for Distributed Databases for the Network Model, Proceedings of the Third National Conference on Databases (BNCOD3), edited by Longstaff, J., Cambridge University Press 1984, pp. 207-224. ISBN 0-521-26841-9

- Wood-Harper, A.T. and Fitzgerald, G. A Taxonomy of Current Approaches to Systems Analysis, The Computer Journal, Cambridge University Press, Vol. 25, No 1, p12-16 1982.

- Fitzgerald, G. et. al. A Reference Model and Abstract Syntax for Distributed Database Systems, proceedings of the Second British National Conference on Databases (BNCOD-2), 1982.

Books

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. Information System Development: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill, London, 2002. (Major extension and re-write of second edition. Has become a standard text for advanced courses in information systems in the UK and elsewhere)

- Willcocks L. and Fitzgerald, G. A Business Guide to Outsourcing Information Technology, A Study of European Best Practice in the Selection, Management and Use of External IT Services, Business Intelligence Ltd, Wimbledon, London, ISBN 1 898085 10 2, pp372, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G, et. al. Information Systems Development for Managers, Edited by Maddison, R., Open University Publication, Second Edition, pp192, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. Key Factors in Developing an Executive Information System, EIS Forum Report, Business Intelligence Ltd, Wimbledon, London, pp83, March 1990.

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. Information System Development: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, Blackwell Scientific, Oxford, 1988, pp323. ISBN 0-632-632-01645-0.

- Mumford, E., Fitzgerald, G., Hirschheim, R. and Wood-Harper A.T. (Editors), Research Methods in Information Systems, proceedings of the IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) WG 8.2 Colloquium, Manchester Business School, 1-3rd September 1984, published by North-Holland 1985, pp320. ISBN 0-444-87807-6. (Edited book)

- Maddison, R.N. et. al. (including Fitzgerald G.) Information Systems Methodologies, published by Wiley-Heyden Ltd, p128, 1983. ISBN 0-471-90332-9.

- Maddison, R.N. et. al. (including Fitzgerald, G.) Analysis of Information Systems Methodologies: A Collective View, published by the Mathematics Faculty, Open University, 1983, pp49.

Chapters in books

- Fitzgerald, G. (and Avison, D.E.) Developing and Implementing Information Systems, in Rethinking MIS, edited by Currie, W. and Galliers, R., Oxford University Press, Oxford (1998) (Chapter in Book)

- Fitzgerald, G. (and Willcocks, L.) IT Outsourcing in Europe and the USA: Assessment Issues, p306-338 in Managing IT as a Strategic Resource, edited by Willcocks, L., Feeny, D. and Islei, G. McGraw-Hill, London, 1997. ISBN 0-07-709364-X. (Paper reprinted as chapter in Book)

- Willcocks, L. and Fitzgerald, G. Pilkington Plc: A Major Multinational Outsources its Head Office Information Technology Function - International Case Study 2, in Turban, E., McLean, E. and Wetherbe, J. Information Technology for Management: Improving Quality and Productivity, John Wiley, New York, 1996, p783-787. ISBN 0-471-58059-7. (Chapter in Book)

- Fitzgerald, G. (and Willcocks, L.) IT Outsourcing and the changing shape of the Information Systems Function, pp 270-294, in Earl, M.J. ‘Information Management: The Organizational Dimension’, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1996, ISBN 0-19-825760-0. (Paper reprinted as chapter in Book)

- Fitzgerald, G. Executive Information Systems, in International Encyclopaedia of Business and Management (IEBM) edited by Warner, M., International Thomson Publishing, Vol. 2, p1304-1310, 1996.

- Fitzgerald, G. La valutazione dei progetti di sisteme informatici, in Investimenti in IT nel settore bancario, edited by Remo Arduini, FrancoAngeli Publishers, Milan, p372-390, 1993. (translation of paper)

- Feeny, D., Willcocks, L., Rands, T. and Fitzgerald, G. Strategies for IT Management: When Outsourcing Equals Rightsourcing, in Rock, S. (ed.), Directors Guide to Outsourcing, Institute of Directors/IBM, London, p24-31, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. An Approach to Evaluating Information Systems Projects, in Willcocks, L. (Ed), Investing in Information Systems, Chapman and Hall, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. Evaluating Information Systems Projects: A Multi-Dimensional Approach, in Information Systems in Banking: Evaluating the Costs and Benefits, FrancoAngeli, Milan, Italy, 1992.

- Fitzgerald, G. Stokes, N. Wood, J.R.G. Feature Analysis of Contemporary Information Systems Methodologies, paper republished in book of readings. Information Systems Development for the 1990's, Book 1: Concepts and Methodologies, pp176-190, edited by Avison, D.E., Reeve, R.C. and Robbins-Jones, T.J., AFM Exploratory Series No. 16, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, 1987. ISBN 0-85834-652-4.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Mumford, E. Information Systems Research Methodology - An introduction to the debate, in Research Methods in Information Systems, Mumford, E. et. al. (eds), North-Holland, 1985.

Other publications

- Fitzgerald, G. (with L. Willcocks and M. Lacity) Outsourcing in Europe and the USA, Research and Discussion Paper RDP95/2, Oxford Institute of Information Management (OXIIM), Templeton College, Oxford University, p1-26, 1995.

- Fitzgerald, G. Article on my outsourcing research in IT Text, Vol 1, Issue 1, BCS, Oxford University Press, p37-40, 1995.

- Fitzgerald, G. Strategic Outsourcing of IT in the UK, Keynote Address, in Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, edited by Shanks, G. and Arnott, D., p27-40, published by Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. The Outsourcing of Information Technology: Revenge of the Business Manager or Legitimate Strategic Option?, Inaugural Lecture, Technical Report No. 9408, Department of Computer Science, Birkbeck College, University of London, October 1994.

- Avison, D.E., Fitzgerald, G. and Wood-Harper, A.T. The Discipline of Information Systems: The Interdisciplinary Thing, Systemist, Vol. 16, No. 1, p62-69, 1994.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Willcocks L. Outsourcing Information Technology: Contracts and the Client/Vendor Relationship, Research and Discussion Paper RDP94/10, Oxford Institute of Information Management (OXIIM), Templeton College, Oxford University, p20, 1994.

- Willcocks L. and Fitzgerald, G. Information Technology Outsourcing and the Changing Shape of the Information Systems Function: Recent Research Findings, Research and Discussion Paper RDP94/4, Oxford Institute of Information Management (OXIIM), Templeton College, Oxford University, p1-24, 1994.

- Willcocks, L. and Fitzgerald, G. IT Outsourcing: Preliminary Findings from recent UK Research, Research and Discussion Paper RDP93/10, Oxford Institute of Information Management (OXIIM), Templeton College, Oxford University, pp21, 1993.

- Willcocks L. and Fitzgerald, G. The Outsourcing of Information Technology and Services: Case Evidence from the UK, paper for the Outsourcing Information Systems Services Conference, Dreinerburght, University of Twente, The Netherlands, May, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. Learning Lessons from the Development of Executive Information Systems, paper presented at the IFIP WG8.2 Conference Information Systems Development: Human, Social and Organisational Aspects, The Netherlands, 1993.

- Fitzgerald, G. On Linking Soft Systems Methods and Information Systems Methods, Systemist, United Kingdom Systems Society, Vol. 14, No 3, p126-129, Aug 1992.

- Fitzgerald, G. The Development of Executive Information Systems, paper for the Information Systems Association conference entitled Information Systems Teaching - Improving the Practice (ISTIP91), held at the Civil Service College, Sunningdale, 3-5 April 1991.

- Fitzgerald, G. Achieving Flexible Information Systems: The Case for Improved Analysis, paper presented at the Information Systems Association conference entitled Information Systems Teaching - Improving the Practice (ISTIP90), held at the Civil Service College, Sunningdale, 3-5 January 1990.

- Maddison, R.N. (ed.) Information Systems Development for Managers, (including two chapters by Fitzgerald G. on Information Systems Strategic Planning, p50-88) Paradigm, 1989. ISBN 0-948825-47-2.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Grimshaw, D. Information Systems and Computing, distance learning unit of the Warwick University MBA, 12 chapters, Second Edition, Warwick Business School, Warwick, 1990.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Ridgeway, M. Programming the Easy Way?, PC Today, Database Publications, Macclesfield, Vol. 4, No 2, p132-135, June 1990.

- Avison, D.E. and Fitzgerald, G. Information Systems Methodologies: Where to now?, paper presented at the Information Systems Association conference entitled Information Systems Teaching - Improving the Practice (ISTIP88), held at the Civil Service College, Sunningdale, March 28th-30th 1988.

- Fitzgerald, G. and Grimshaw, D. Information Systems and Computing, distance learning module of the Warwick MBA, 15 Lessons, 227pp, Wolsey-Hall, Oxford, 1987.

- Fitzgerald, G. What they do teach you at the Warwick Business School or Information Systems on the MBA, paper presented at the Information Systems Association conference, Information Systems Teaching: Improving the Practice, Civil Service College, Sunningdale Park, 15-17th December 1986.

- Fitzgerald, G. Current Database Research, Database Bulletin, published by the British Computer Society (BCS) Database Specialist Group, September 1985, p26-30.

- Feldman, P. and Fitzgerald, G. Behaviour Modelling Considered in Symmetry to Data Modelling, paper presented at the Information Systems Association Conference, Organizational Effectiveness and the Craft of Design, Civil Service College, Sunningdale Park, 17-19th December 1984.

- Maddison, R.N. et. al. (including Fitzgerald G.) Information Systems Development: A Flexible Framework, published by the British Computer Society (BCS) Database Specialist Group, 1984, (reprinted 1985, 1987) pp186. ISBN 0-335-15425-5.

- Fitzgerald, G. Feature Analysis of Five Information Systems Methodologies, paper presented at Beyond Productivity: Information Systems Development for Organizational Effectiveness, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, 1983.

- Fitzgerald, G. An examination of Current Computing Technology and its Social and Employment Consequences. Paper presented at the British Computer Society (BCS) Computer Education Group Conference, University of Nottingham, June 1980.