A Data Dictionary Approach To Meeting User Requests For Accounting Information

Abstract

In this era of massive data accumulation, dynamic development of large-scale data-bases and interfaces intended to be user-friendly, there is still an increasing demand on analysts as actual user access to databases is still not a common practice. A data dictionary approach, that includes providing users with a list of relevant data items within the database, can expedite the analysis of information requirements and the development of user-requested information systems. Furthermore, this approach enhances user involvement and reduces the demands on the analysts for systems devel-opment projects.