A Sociotechnical Design for Implementing the Defense Data Network

Abstract

This study examines the benefits of implementing the Defense Data Network at a military organization. The effects of computer-mediated communication, both intended and unintended, are examined. Sociotechnical design is discussed as one effective means to implement the DDN in order to maximize its benefits; this theory contends that the social as well as technical aspects of a system must be considered to generate improved performance. A technical analysis of applying this theory to DDN implementation is provided. A social analysis, the result of a questionnaire administered to three independent samples of DDN users, also is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196807

Entities

People

  • David L. Woleslagle

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Data Transmission
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineers
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Motivation
  • Network Protocols
  • Organizational Structure
  • Packet Switching
  • Regression Analysis
  • Students
  • Training

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