In this Book
- False Alarm: The Computerization of Eight Social Welfare Organizations
- Book
- 1990
- Published by: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
summary
This book uses case studies to show how and why eight social service organizations adopted computers.
Computerized information systems can be destructive or constructive for organizations and staff. However, the impact of a system cannot be predicted from its logical design alone: one must analyze how well the design fits the needs, interests, and existing practices of those who are likely to use it.
Table of Contents
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- List of Diagrams and Tables
- pp. iv-vi
- Acknowledgements
- pp. vii-viii
- 2. The Method of Research
- pp. 21-34
- 3. The Eight Organizations
- pp. 35-46
- 4. The Introduction of Computers
- pp. 47-62
- 5. Staff Use of Computers
- pp. 63-84
- 7. The Impact on Advanced Computer Users
- pp. 121-148
- 8. The Impact on Intermediate Computer Users
- pp. 149-174
- Appendix: The Questionnaire
- pp. 189-200
- Bibliography
- pp. 201-212
Additional Information
ISBN
9780889208070
Related ISBN(s)
9781554584727
MARC Record
OCLC
243579061
Pages
231
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1990