Executive management often holds a critical view of systems development. The reasons that systems development draws such negative attention are explored. The view of management can be reconciled with systems development--with attention to organizational continuity, cultivation of patience, development of sensitivity to people needs, etc.…

Lists in outline form 12 steps that ensure success of a construction program. (MLF)

Case studies were conducted of computer integration in two workplaces: an interdepartment interface in a hospital and a shared maintenance management system in a processing plant. These effects were found: interfacing tightens control by altering the division of labor and increasing supervision; and a shared database does not change the division…

Examines journal influence in communicating management information systems (MIS) research over a nine-year period using citation analyses, researcher perceptions, and publishing patterns of MIS research universities. A core group of MIS journals is identified, and ranking according to journal influence is discussed. (37 references) (LRW)

Examines issues surrounding CD-ROM as an organizational information management tool: (1) the CD-ROM market; (2) pitfalls, including compatibility, effect on existing information systems, fear of obsolescence, protection of sensitive information, and lack of successful role models; and (3) factors that will fuel growth, including greater…

Key adult education management functions (planning, directing personnel, organizing work, staffing, and evaluating) can be enhanced through appropriate technologies. Of particular interest to administrators are computer-based communications, management information systems, and desktop application software such as spreadsheets, groupware, and…

In many companies, training management and knowledge management are merging. Enterprise-resource-planning software products promise seamless integration of all information flowing through a company. Training then becomes part of a process, not a course or event. (SK)

Suggests that investigating the play of texts in the organizations where professionals do their work should further knowledge about professional communication. Examines the development of communicative practices at a national production company that relied on texts to mediate its organizational activities across geographically dispersed locations…

The Illinois Performance Management Information System is an application of existing data that provides definition of performance measures, a continuous improvement model, and individual measurement. It offers information that can be used for setting standards, targeting resources, looking at performance across time and comparing programs. (JOW)

Of 108 business colleges with computer information systems/management information systems majors, 43 responded to a survey. Curricula appear slow to respond to current needs. COBOL programming is still very popular. Only one management-type course is offered. (SK)

The authors conducted an evaluation of Management Information Systems (MIS) textbooks and found that computer security receives very little in-depth coverage. The textbooks provide, at best, superficial treatment of security issues. The research results suggest that MIS faculty need to provide material to supplement the textbook to provide…

This document represents the annual report card of the U.S. Department of Education's efforts and outcomes during fiscal year 2007. This year's report builds on efforts to increase transparency, and more effectively communicate goals and objectives. The report emphasizes achievements and challenges associated with implementing the Department of…

Many reformers suggest that urban district central offices would strengthen teaching and learning districtwide if they operated as "learning organizations." But what does it mean for a school district central office to operate as a learning organization? This article draws on research about learning theory and school district central offices to…

The teacher education literature is replete with recommendations regarding the preparation of new teachers who are equipped to face the complexities and instructional demands of their first year of teaching. Recently, teacher education programs have begun to use online assessment products to provide evidence that their teacher candidates' can…

The literature has frequently highlighted the usefulness of podcasting in higher education; however, there is an important gap between the theory on good practice in higher education and empirical studies about podcasting. With this in mind, we carried out an empirical study on an undergraduate degree course in Information Systems Management. The…