Microcomputers In Public Policy

Microcomputers In Public Policy

Author: Stephen R. Ruth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-11

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0429711891

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This book presents a series of perspectives on the use of automation in the formulation and execution of public policy initiatives in developing nations. It focuses on the use of the most pervasive new automation technology in the developed world—the microcomputer.


Policy Issues In Microcomputer Applications For Developing Countries

Policy Issues In Microcomputer Applications For Developing Countries

Author: National Academy of Sciences

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1000306690

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The growth of microcomputer applications in industrialized countries is predicated on an existing base that includes the ready availability of affordable hardware and software, trained personnel, capable maintenance, efficient communication systems, and a benign environment; applications are selected and facilitated by a wide range of underlying ex


Public Policy Evaluation

Public Policy Evaluation

Author: Stuart S. Nagel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-08-13

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0429831080

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First published in 1998, this volume examines how super-optimum decisions involve finding alternatives to controversies whereby Conservatives, Liberals, or other major groups can all come out ahead of their best initial expectations simultaneously. This book is organised in terms of concepts, methods, causes, process, substance, and the policy studies profession. Concepts clarify that policy evaluation traditionally involves: (1) Goals to be achieved; (2) Alternatives available for achieving them; (3) Relations between goals and alternatives; (4) Drawing a conclusion as to the best alternative in light of the goals, alternatives, and relations; and (5) Analysing how the conclusion would change if there were changes in the goals, alternatives, or relations. Super-optimizing also involves five related steps, but with the following improvements: (1) Goals are designed as conservative, liberal, or neutral; (2) Alternatives get the same designations; (3) Relations are simplified to indicate which alternatives are relatively high or low on each goal; (4) The conclusion involves arriving at an alternative that does better on Goal A than Alternative A, and simultaneously better on Goal B than Alternative B; and (5) The fifth step involves analysing the super-optimum or win-win alternative in terms of its feasibility as to the economic, technological, psychological, political, administrative, and legal matters.


Using Microcomputers in Research

Using Microcomputers in Research

Author: Thomas W. Madron

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published: 1985-05-01

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780803924574

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Using Microcomputers in Research may be used in conjunction with the earlier Microcomputer Methods for Social Scientists (QASS 40) -- together they provide a lucid and comprehensive introduction to microcomputing in the social sciences. This book is organized around the research process, taking the reader through the processes of writing the research proposal, gathering data, analysing and manipulating data, and writing the research report.


Handbook of Public Policy Evaluation

Handbook of Public Policy Evaluation

Author: Stuart S. Nagel

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9780761923749

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This handbook deals with many aspects of public policy evaluation: including methods; examples; professionalism studies; perspectives; concepts; substance; theory applications; dispute resolution; interdisciplinary interaction.


Information Technology and Computer Applications in Public Administration

Information Technology and Computer Applications in Public Administration

Author: G. David Garson

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781878289520

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"Information Technology and Computer Applications in Public Administration: Issues and Trends constitutes a survey of many of the most important dimensions of managing information technology in the public sector. In Part I, chapters address general policy and administrative issues. The chapters of Part II represent applied information technology skills needed by public managers"--Provided by publisher.