Showing papers in "International Journal of Information Management in 1988"

TL;DR: In this volume, the author develops a new approach for the analysis of differing types of informations systems, called the Value-Added Model, based on the anlaysis of information-use environments and on the system responses to the needs of those environments.

TL;DR: The notion of information system is examined in this paper from the perspective that those concerned with such systems might learn something from the whole body of ideas concerned with the notion'system'. But it is not discussed in this paper.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce Evaluation Framing, a method of analysing the impact of an innovation such as a new product, a change to an organization, or more specifically, a new information system.

TL;DR: Information management is considered as a methodological attempt to prevent knowledge being lost in information as mentioned in this paper, and it is considered to be a manageable resource in relation to issues of current corporate concern.

TL;DR: The role of the bibliographical agency in the browsing situation is changed from one which derives concepts to one which maximizes a user's physical inspection capabilities.

TL;DR: In this paper, the potential role of open learning in training for information management is discussed, as well as extensions and adjustments to existing courses which might make them more relevant and accessible.

TL;DR: The range of methodologies available, the implications of their use, and how a profession could continue to maintain the effectiveness of its contribution to the ever-changing information systems field are explored.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present examples ou exemploi de systemes d'information informatises, which accru la competitivite dans les branches suivantes: aquaculture, banque, distribution, services financiers, sante, services d'Information, manufacture, vente au detail, voyage

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider strategic information management from two contrasting perspectives - as an instrument of competitive advantage, and as a tool for reducing uncertainty, and conclude with a discussion of the role of information in reducing uncertainty.

TL;DR: It is concluded that the personal information system should not only help scientists to manage their document collections, but should enable them to represent the structure of the literature by creating and storing links between document records.

TL;DR: The importance of giving equal weight to the information and systems elements of information systems is emphasized in the context of information resources management as mentioned in this paper, and a pictorial representation of this situation is presented to exemplify the expertise available and the interplay between certain key 'actors' in the information play.

TL;DR: A method which has been found useful for presenting the subject of information management to general managers is described, and reasons for its success are suggested.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors expose some of these issues by Haskins and Sells Professorship in Mantaking the extreme case of the provision of decision support to groups agerial Information Systems and Control in tKe Department of &counting and Busiaddressing novel problem areas in an organizational context.

TL;DR: The meaning that information has for people is the key issue in the design and management of information systems and the importance of using more than one model when attempting to understand an organization is emphasized.

TL;DR: The needs for training in information management are reviewed, and it is argued that there is a need for people with a broad training which is biased towards the I of IT as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: A survey of land and property information systems in England and Wales is analysed in order to classify the main features in their design as mentioned in this paper. But this survey focused on the issues surrounding the technical design and not the organizational support and use of the systems.

TL;DR: Information-related courses at post-graduate level are reviewed based on particulars of 17 courses at 16 different institutions and reveals great diversity of approach.

TL;DR: The P/G% program is both simpler to use and more realistic in its proccdures, and it is more focused on evaluating alternatives and informing the user as to what changes will make a difference as well as what difference they will make.