Information Needs Analysis for the Aeronautical Systems Division Executive Information System.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine, using Ostrofsky's design and planning methodology, the adequacy of the information provided to the executive managers at ASD. To accomplish this objective, a sample of executive managers from ASD was interviewed to determine information needs versus the information which was available. The results indicate that staff executives are receiving the information they need in the form which they prefer, while the line executives lack the automated data which they need. Research also revealed that most ASD executives are not satisfied with the Automated Management System for many reasons such as lack of current data. The objective of this thesis was not to solve the information requirement problems of the ASD executives. Rather it was intended to be the first step in a series of research efforts leading to a solution to these problems. Keywords: Information exchange; Information processing; Information transfer; Management information systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186912

Entities

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  • Kenneth J. Lentini

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Electronic Mail
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Information Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Word Processors

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  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design