Feral information systems

A feral information system is part of an information system developed by individuals and groups to help with day-to-day activities that is not condoned by management.[1] It is called feral because it circumvents existing information technology systems or works around key system architecture.[2] It is important to note that feral information systems are considered part of the experience of performing work duties.

## Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Reasons for feral information systems
* 3 References
* 4 Further reading

## Overview

A feral information system can be written for a variety of reasons. The general reason given is that they are ways of working around existing management information systems in order to support day-to-day work.[3] Feral information systems are sometimes referred to as shadow systems.

## Reasons for feral information systems

Reasons for feral information systems include: poor training practices in IT firms, inadequate systems, complex political relationships and a host of related issues.[2] Recent research has linked feral information systems to poor operational planning.[4]

## References

1. ↑ Houghton, L. and Kerr, D.V. (2006). A study into the creation of feral information systems as a response to an ERP implementation within the supply chain of a large Government owned corporation. The International Journal of Internet and Enterprise Management, 4(2):135–147.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kerr, D., Houghton, L. and Burgess K. (2007). Power Relationships That Lead To The Development Of Feral Systems. Australasian Journal of Information System, 14(2):141–152.
3. ↑ Thatte, S. and Grainger, N. (2010). Feral Systems: Why Users Write Them and How They Add Value 5th Pre-ICIS workshop on ES Research, St Louis, USA.
4. ↑ Kerr, D.V., and Houghton, L. (2010). Just in time or Just in case: A Case study on the impact of context in ERP implementations. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 16(2):5–16.

## Further reading

* Kerr, Donald Vance; Burgess, Kevin; Houghton, Luke (2014). Feral Information Systems Development: Managerial Implications. IGI Global. http://www.igi-global.com/book/feral-information-systems-development/84171.

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