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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1984
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED252186 |
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- Introduction to Software Packages. [Final Report.] Frankel, Sheila, Ed. And Others Administration Automation Computer Software Evaluation Criteria Information Seeking Information Sources Public Agencies Publications Purchasing Search Strategies Selection This document provides an introduction to applications computer software packages that support functional managers in government and encourages the use of such packages as an alternative to in-house development. A review of current application areas includes budget/project management, financial management/accounting, payroll, personnel, supply/logistics/inventory control, library/reference, office automation/word processing, and mathematical/statistical. Topics addressed include the reasons for considering software purchase and the benefits such packages can provide. Guidance is offered on assessing whether an organization is ready to purchase a software package and on locating and using information sources, including periodicals, directories, reference services, trade newspapers, vendor literature, and organizations. An annotated list describes 40 periodicals, and a reference matrix identifies reference sources and categorizes the types of information they provide. Seven references are listed. (LMM)