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Download full textNgulube, Patrick – 2001
The government is the largest collector and disseminator of records and documents in Sub Saharan Africa. Traditionally, the bulk of the information has been paper-based. The advent of information technology brought about digital formats. Plans for ensuring the survival of digital information are inadequate. In fact, instances have been reported…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Shibanda, George Gundu – 2001
Given the global computerization environment, this paper aspires for the kind of information manager in Africa that is versatile globally, deals with all sorts of technical and resource management issues, and relates at all levels of interaction. The emphasis is on the information professional and manager with a vision of good leadership and…
Descriptors: Competence, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Peer reviewedGold, David – Government Information Quarterly, 1993
Proposes that the Executive Branch of the U.S. government initiate an interagency committee to coordinate federal scientific and technical information (STI). A locator system providing a single point of access to an interactive data system through which users could access a comprehensive set of federal STI is recommended. (51 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Federal Government, Government Role
Lazar, Jonathan; McClure, Charles R.; Sprehe, J. Timothy – 1998
The purpose of the conference was to review the current legal issues, policies, and practices in Federal ERM electronic records; learn specific strategies and solutions for managing electronic records on Web sites; exchange ideas and share information for Web site ERM; and contribute to the development of ERM policies and guidelines for the…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Text, Federal Government
Direct linkEdgington, Theresa M. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2010
This teaching case documents an actual case of process execution and failure. The case is useful in MIS introductory courses seeking to demonstrate the interdependencies within a business process, and the concept of cascading failure at the process level. This case demonstrates benefits and potential problems with information technology systems,…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Management Information Systems, Computer Science Education, Information Technology
Peer reviewedNath, Ravinder – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Describes a study of 11 large firms that identified difficulties that organizations encounter in matching current information technologies with business needs. The main problems are discussed, including high costs of new technology, lack of computer literacy among senior management, and lack of time in the information systems department. (Contains…
Descriptors: Administrators, Business, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Literacy
