Information Systems as Social Systems: Implications for Developing Countries.

Walsham, Geoff; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ385829

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Publication Date: 1988

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Information Systems as Social Systems: Implications for Developing Countries.

Walsham, Geoff; And Others

Information Technology for Development, v3 n3 p189-204 Sep 1988

Describes two research projects in the United Kingdom to illustrate a social systems approach to the evaluation of computer-based information systems which encompasses organizational, social, and political factors. The relevance of this research to a developing country context is discussed and implications are drawn for research, education, and practice in developing countries. (17 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Educational Needs, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Information Systems, Information Technology, Measurement Techniques, Organizations (Groups), Performance Factors, Research Needs, Social Systems

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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