The National Science Foundation's Management Information System: A Status Report.

Abstract

The review of the current status of the National Science Foundation's management information system and its plans for making needed improvements focuses on identifying changes planned or in process, quality controls, user satisfaction, and cost. Reliability problems, including inaccurate and incomplete data and slow response time at computer terminals, seriously impair the system's effectiveness and frustrate its users. Recommendations for management and technical improvements made by a Foundation consultant 3 years ago have not been carried out. September 1979 study of system performance also pointed out the need for many system improvements. The Foundation can increase system reliability by improving quality control, system response time, long-range planning, performance evaluation, and administrative management. The Foundation also should determine users' needs, and establish specific, quantified goals and target dates for correcting deficiencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084753

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Processing Units
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Processing Equipment
  • Quality Control
  • Reliability
  • System Software
  • Training

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