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Patrick, Keith; Dotsika, Fefie – Learning Organization, 2007
Purpose: If collaboration and knowledge sharing lie at the core of providing added-value to either services or products can we improve this process? The purpose of this paper is to suggest that it can be improved and this lies in how we develop the systems that support collaboration and knowledge sharing. This can be achieved within the…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Management Systems, Cooperation, Improvement
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Rush, James E. – Online Review, 1980
Reviews the development of a fault tolerant database processor system which replaced OCLC's conventional file system. A general introduction to database management systems and the operating environment is followed by a description of the hardware selection, software processes, and system characteristics. (SW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computers, Databases, Information Systems
Roberts, Stephen S. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
A project management system for organizing requests from multiple departments and controlling the workload of the development/maintenance computer staff is described. Practical solutions to deciding project priorities, determining time estimates, creating positive peer pressure among programing staff, and formalizing information requests are…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Computers, Data Processing, Higher Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1980
A visit to American University's Department of Computer Services is summarized. Administrative systems in use and currently in production are described and a productive application of "structured walk-throughs" for systems design, computer programs, procedures, and documentation is discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computers, Data Processing, Higher Education
Conference on Data Systems Languages, Monroeville, PA. Systems Committee. – 1971
A more complete definition of the features offered in present day generalized data base management systems is provided by this second technical report of the CODASYL Systems Committee. In a tutorial format, each feature description is followed by either narrative information covering ten systems or by a table for all systems. The ten systems…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Databases, Information Retrieval
Educational Technology Publications, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. – 1973
Containing articles published in recent issues of "Educational Technology" magazine, this volume in the review series provides an introduction to the systems approach. Included are articles which cover management demands and prerequisites, systems concepts and computers, personnel training, accountability, systems models for educational functions…
Descriptors: Accountability, Computers, Educational Objectives, Educational Technology
Plourde, Paul J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1981
The findings of a CAUSE survey of institutions of higher education that are either currently using or have used a database management system are presented. In addition to demographic information, other issues addressed are: management implications, systems concepts, systems development, personnel, operational considerations and prospects for the…
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Databases, Higher Education
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McManus, John F., Ed. – 1972
This is a collection of 12 working papers dealing with instructional management systems (IMS). The papers are divided into three sections--systems definition, pedagogical studies, and hardware/software studies. IMS is generically defined as a set of procedures and mechanisms for gathering and processing pupil data and returning useful information…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing