Search Results - subject:"End‐user computing"

Collaborative information management in enterprises

Maßun, Monika - 2009 - Als Typoskript gedruckt

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Interaction in information searching and retrieval

Beaulieu, Micheline - In: Journal of Documentation 56 (2000) 4, pp. 431-439

The paper aims to explore the concepts of interaction and interactivity presented in different theoretical models in the fields of human‐computer interaction (HCI) and information‐seeking/searching behaviour, and to relate these to information retrieval (IR) research. It is suggested that...

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Data quality in neural network models: effect of error rate and magnitude of error on predictive accuracy

Klein, B. D.; Rossin, D. F. - In: Omega 27 (1999) 5, pp. 569-582

Neural networks have been applied in a wide variety of business domains. Although databases used in many organizations have been found to contain errors, little is known about the effect of these errors on predictions made by neural network models. The article uses a real-world example, the...

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Empirically comparing information systems outsourcing with end-user computing development

Udo, Godwin J. - In: International Journal of Business Performance Management 1 (1999) 3, pp. 299-311

The two most popular techniques for managing information technology are outsourcing and end-user computing development …

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Biases in Retrospective Self-Reports of Time Use: An Empirical Study of Computer Users

Collopy, Fred - In: Management Science 42 (1996) 5, pp. 758-767

Research on information systems (IS) use has often relied upon retrospective self-reports. One example is when the amount of time spent using a system is reported, often as an indication of user acceptance. In this study, self-assessments of computer usage are compared with computer-monitored...

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The use of spreadsheet software in China

Turner, Rodney - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 95 (1995) 6, pp. 18-21

Spreadsheet software packages find ready applications in Western ations with a high proportion of PCs having a spreadsheet package installed. In Taiwan there is a high degree of acceptance of this class of software. In the People′s Republic of China, however, there is not the same degree of...

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The impact of training in financial modelling principles on the incidence of spreadsheet errors

Beaman, Ian; Waldmann, Erwin; Krueger, Peter - In: Accounting Education 14 (2005) 2, pp. 199-212

Spreadsheet models are used extensively in business as an important aid in decision support particularly in areas like financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. If these models were compromised through quantitative and qualitative errors, the resulting decision making would be based on...

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Effectiveness of Information System Downsizing : A Survey of the Top IS Users

Udo, Godwin J.; Kick, Russell C. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 2, pp. 16-22

The information system downsizing trend has been on the increase during the last five years because of extreme pressures brought about by the slow economy and intense global competition. The major benefit of downsizing is cost saving or cost avoidance, though reports of downsizing show that not...

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Productivity Improvements through the Use of Graphic User Interfaces

Cardinali, Richard - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 4, pp. 3-7

The user interface is defined as the link between the computer and the user. With organizations striving to increase productivity, focus must be shifted from the capabilities of the machine to the ability of the user. Research has shown that the use of the graphic user interface leads to a...

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INTRODUCING END‐USER COMPUTING: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT – PART 1

Garavan, Thomas N.; McCracken, Clare - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 25 (1993) 7

End‐user computing is now a reality in many organizations. The variety of end users is considerable and it has many … implications for their training and development. Focuses on some of these issues, in particular the problems of end‐user computing … training support. Highlights these issues through a case study of end‐user computing in the academic environment. …

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