Beyond Management Information Systems

Conventional management information systems attempt to aid deci sion making by providing administrators with all of the potentially rele vant data. The critique of this approach is theoretical (from information theory) and practical (from the characteristics of organizational decision makers). An al...

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Published in:Educational administration quarterly 1978-10, Vol.14 (3), p.13-38
Main Author: Clemson, Barry
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Conventional management information systems attempt to aid deci sion making by providing administrators with all of the potentially rele vant data. The critique of this approach is theoretical (from information theory) and practical (from the characteristics of organizational decision makers). An alternative approach, based on general systems theory con siderations, is presented. Barry Clemson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Admin istration, Supervision, and Curriculum at the University of Maryland.
ISSN:0013-161X
1552-3519
DOI:10.1177/0013161X7801400305