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作者:Weiss, Madeline
作者单位:American University
摘要:This study investigates the sources of organizational stress among information systems (IS) managers, the resulting symptoms of strain, and whether social support can reduce symptoms of strain. A field study comprised of a survey questionnaire was chosen as the most appropriate design for this investigation. The respondents were IS managers, ranging in the organizational hierarchy from vice president or director to project manager, in both governmental and private sector organizations of varyi...
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作者:King, William R.
作者单位:Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education (PCSHE); University of Pittsburgh
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作者:Culnan, Mary J.
作者单位:University of California System; University of California Berkeley
摘要:This field study investigated the task and individual characteristics of 184 professionals who accessed commercial database services to acquire external information directly (as end users) or through an intermediary (chauffeur). Chauffeured access appears to be most appropriate when the individual has a one-time need for new information while direct access appears to be most appropriate when a database is used on a regular basis by the same individual. The results of this study are consistent ...
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作者:Watson, Collin J.; Driver, Russell W.
作者单位:Utah System of Higher Education; University of Utah; University of Oklahoma System; University of Oklahoma - Norman
摘要:This article describes an experiment that examined the influence of computer plots of three dimensional graphics on the recall of information. Three dimensional graphics and a tabular mode of presentation were used to convey information to two experimental groups of subjects. The graphics were produced by using perspective projections. The outcome was that the three dimensional graphics did not result in greater recall of information than did a tabular presentation for the task that was assign...
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作者:Montgomery, Ian; Benbasat, Izak
作者单位:University of British Columbia
摘要:This article provides a review and synthesis of the recent literature in computer based message systems (CBMS). It describes the problems associated with the current methods of communication and discusses how CBMS attempts to solve these problems. The article then presents some estimates of the costs of CBMS and potential problems that could slow down the implementation of these systems. The article concludes by outlining a methodology for developing CBMS.
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作者:Vanecek, Michael T.; Solomon, Ira; Mannino, Michael V.
作者单位:University of North Texas System; University of North Texas Denton; University of Arizona
摘要:The data dictionary system is a documentation source that is useful for management reviews of existing and proposed systems, EDP audits, and system development functions. Early data dictionary systems had limitations that reduced their effectiveness and contributed to their limited usage. Many of these limitations have been or are being resolved with the result that evolving data dictionary systems offer many benefits to management and EDP auditors. This article evaluates the features, potenti...