Showing papers in "International Journal of Information Management in 1990"

TL;DR: The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry Theoretical Orientations Particularly Appropriate Qualitative Applications as mentioned in this paper, and Qualitative Interviewing: Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation Enhancing the quality and credibility of qualitative analysis and interpretation.

TL;DR: In this paper, the implications of environmental conditions related to computer-based information systems (CBIS) development and implementation in developing countries are explored, and general directions for CBIS development to organizations in these countries are proposed.

TL;DR: In this article, the impact of IT on internal organization in 11 organizations in the fields of banking, services, government and industry is discussed, and the authors note that much extra research is needed, especially for making more accurate estimates of impacts and how they occur.

TL;DR: In this paper, the use of external information sources in Norwegian banks and insurance companies is investigated and the awareness of information as a resource is described together with implications of information versus information technology as a strategic resource.

TL;DR: The role of computer-based information systems (CBISs) has evolved from focusing on data processing systems and information (management information systems) to focusing on decision (decision support systems) and coordination (distributed decision-making systems) as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: This paper examines what executive users typically require from an EIS, and presents the key elements of the architecture needed to deliver that functionality, and describes the growing dichotomy of EIS work into 'data-driven' applications where the object is to provide easy access to greater detail about the organization, and 'information-driven uses where graphic design and modelling techniques offer a richer insight into the key performance indicators.

TL;DR: In this article, a model for strategic information systems for competitive advantage in developing countries, and another model for SIS for economic development (SISED), is presented. But the SISED model would also be applicable to advanced and developed nations.

TL;DR: In this paper, the impacts of salesforce automation on a large manufacturing company are analyzed in terms of six key variables: time management, quality of corporate communications, knowledge management, structural reconfiguration, motivation and corporate culture.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the importance of "systems analysis", define its stages and explain the need for other methods of enquiry in the systems analysis process, and suggest that current structured methodology effectiveness can be improved by incorporating 'process-based and 'issue-based' components.

TL;DR: The technology of DIP is described including document scanning, optical character recognition, optical storage, indexing and retrieval software and communication networks, and the importance of standards in such areas as storage media and document architecture is stressed.

TL;DR: An earlier survey in which practising managers identified the most challenging current issues of information management is updated and some shift of emphasis over the two-year period is identified.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors make a detour of the telecommunications landscape of western Europe with a view to identify, measure and assess the significance and influence of deregulation in the unfolding of a new Europe.

TL;DR: In this article, the principal findings of a study to investigate why managers do, or do not, adopt modern Information Technology and Systems (IT/IS) are given. But the study was sponsored by IBM (UK) Ltd, and was conducted from 1986 to 1988 in the UK at Henley - The Management College.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors look at the adoption of computer networks in the building society sector and at their use as a source of product, process and organizational innovation, highlighting the strategic importance of interrelationships between information and communication technologies (ICTs), business activities and organizational structures and processes.

TL;DR: The main types of promoting system are the information service systems, communication systems and data interchange systems as discussed by the authors, which have their specific roles in different phases of the trading process, but together they make a series of electronically supported activities, which we call electronic trade.

TL;DR: Progress is described in developing a computerized information system for members of the Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Aston University to fulfil the information requirements of staff and students, make the information source centralized and therefore easier to share, and also integrate with the other systems of the University.

TL;DR: In this article, the impact of increasing information relevance as a strategic offensive weapon allows information to be used as a competitive-edge variable rather than a defence tool to processing transactions and controlling costs.

TL;DR: In this paper, the use of computers and information technology in the betting industry and speculates about future developments is described and discussed, both on-and off-the-track.