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Bostrom, Robert P. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The ability to design and build sophisticated computer-based information systems (CIS) has progressed rapidly; however, the ability to implement them has not kept pace. These implementation problems can be solved by embedding CIS design with the socio-technical systems design approach. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Higher Education, Information Systems, Man Machine Systems
Whittenburg, John A.; Schumacher, Anne W. – 1968
One of the responsibilities of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is to support the effective dissemination of scientific information. The performance of this responsibility requires NSF to evaluate alternative information systems/services which are proposed for this purpose. This responsibility necessitates making decisions which are similar…
Descriptors: Administration, Decision Making, Guidelines, Information Systems

Noble, Daniel E. – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1970
An address delivered before humanities students and faculty (Arizona State University, Tempe, April 14, 1967). (Editor/RD)
Descriptors: Computers, Cybernetics, Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems

Raybould, Barry – Performance Improvement, 2000
Examines the growth in developing performance-centered systems in business. Discusses Web-based systems, including the Internet and intranets; knowledge management systems; knowledge acquisition; performance-centered design; performance support; group processes; systems approach; focus on goals; electronic performance support systems;…
Descriptors: Business, Group Dynamics, Heuristics, Information Management
Young, Micki Jo; And Others – 1978
This book for library administrators and Federal library staff covers the application of minicomputers in Federal libraries and offers a review of minicomputer technology. A brief overview of automation explains computer technology, hardware, and software. The role of computers in libraries is examined in terms of the history of computers and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Government Libraries
Galler, B. A.; And Others – 1973
A class project in a systems programing course at the University of Michigan sought to produce a system realistic enough to warrant production use, the underlying assumption being that the reality of the project would motivate students and provide them with valuable experience. Eighteen experienced students in the Computerized Registration…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science

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