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Peer reviewedVickers, P. H. – Journal of Documentation, 1983
Examination of management information systems of three manufacturing firms highlights principal characteristics, document types and functions, main information flows, storage and retrieval systems, and common problems (corporate memory failure, records management, management information systems, general management). A literature review and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedAlavi, Maryam; Weiss, Ira R. – Journal of Management Information Systems, 1986
Identifies organizational risks of end-user computing (EUC) associated with different stages of the end-user applications life cycle (analysis, design, implementation). Generic controls are identified that address each of the risks enumerated in a manner that allows EUC management to select those most appropriate to their EUC environment. (5…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Management Information Systems
Peer reviewedErtel, Monica M. – Special Libraries, 1984
This discussion of current microcomputer technologies available to libraries focuses on software applications in four major classifications: communications (online database searching); word processing; administration; and database management systems. Specific examples of library applications are given and six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedStephenson, Robert W.; Stephenson, Matilde K. – Information Processing and Management, 1983
Outlines design requirements for situation description, policy specifications, and decision consequences feedback systems of type that could be used to help manage Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) portfolios for large organizations. Several systems are described, and three additional systems design characteristics are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Decision Making, Man Machine Systems
Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA. – 1982
The first nationwide survey of public school districts' uses of computers, this study summarizes the responses of 1,484 districts out of a national sample of 3,497 school systems. Presented in 25 tables, the data are classified by district enrollment size and expenditure per pupil. The variables covered, besides computer uses, include type of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Donohue, Chip – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Highlights importance of computer literacy for child care administrators. Identifies common uses of computers by administrators, and lists Internet Web sites addressing child advocacy, child care organizations, government agencies, health and safety, and parenting. Notes six on-line training, continuing education, and professional development…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
