Managing Information in the Public Sector
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Policy
| Author: | Jay D White | ISBN: | 9781317465492 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 12, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jay D White |
| ISBN: | 9781317465492 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 12, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This first-of-its-kind survey covers both the basics of information technology and the managerial and political issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Unlike other works on information systems, this book is written specifically for the public sector and addresses unique public sector issues and concerns. The technical basics are explained in clear English with as little technical jargon as possible so that readers can move on to informed analysis of the public policy issues surrounding government's use of MIS. This practical tool includes end of chapter summaries with bridges to upcoming chapters, numerous boxed exhibits, thorough end-of-chapter notes and a bibliography for further reading.
This first-of-its-kind survey covers both the basics of information technology and the managerial and political issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Unlike other works on information systems, this book is written specifically for the public sector and addresses unique public sector issues and concerns. The technical basics are explained in clear English with as little technical jargon as possible so that readers can move on to informed analysis of the public policy issues surrounding government's use of MIS. This practical tool includes end of chapter summaries with bridges to upcoming chapters, numerous boxed exhibits, thorough end-of-chapter notes and a bibliography for further reading.
