Microcomputers and government management: design and use of applications
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Pacific Grove, Calif.
Brooks/Cole Publ.
1991
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| Schriftenreihe: | Brooks/Cole series in public administration
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| Beschreibung: | XX, 380 S. |
| ISBN: | 0534132006 |
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PART I BACKGROUND, HISTORY, AND BASIC ELEMENTS 1
I CHAPTER 1 Microcomputers in Public Organizations:
Background, Impact, and Use 3
Introduction 3
Microcomputer Technology: Understanding Its Use
and Implications 4
Defining the Microcomputer as an End User Tool 5
Microcomputers in Public Organizations: A Brief History 7
Status of Microcomputer Usage in Public Organizations 9
Growth 9
Rote 10
Purpose and Outline of the Book 14
Content of the Book 16
Conclusion 17
References 18
I CHAPTER 2 Understanding Microcomputer Software 19
Introduction 19
Categoriesof Software 20
Operating Systems 20
Background, Purpose, and Definition 20
OS/2 Presentation Manager 21
Elements of DOS 22
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CONTENTS
Rudimentary Use of PC DOS Commands 22
A Cut Above Rudimentary 23
Easy Ways to Use DOS 25
Database Management Systems 26
Background, Purpose, and Definition 26
Elements of a DBMS 26
Enhancement and Evolution of DBMS 31
Spreadsheets 31
Background, Purpose, and Definition 31
Spreadsheet Elements 32
Further Spreadsheet Enhancements 35
Lotus 1 2 3 Version 3 36
Statistical Packages 37
Background, Purpose, and Definition 37
Elemental Features 37
Sophisticated Components 38
Project Management 39
Background, Purpose, and Definitions 39
Project Management Concepts 39
Supplemental Project Management Concepts 40
Project Management Software 40
A Note of Caution 41
Word Processing 41 .
Background, Purpose, and Definition 41 I
Basic Word Processing Capabilities 42
More Sophisticated Facilities 42
Desktop Publishing Trends 43
Graphics 44
Background, Purpose, and Definition 44
Business Graphics 44
Processes and Structures 46
Artistic Work 47
Electronic Communications and Telecommunications 47
Background, Purpose, and Definition 47
Reasons and Circumstances for Data Mobility 47
Utilities 48
Background, Purpose, and Definition 48
Disk Utilities 48
Program Utilities 48
Programming 49
Background, Purpose, and Definition 49
CONTENTS j
Building Blocks 50
Conclusion 52
References 53
I CHAPTER 3 Hardware Configurations and Systems 54
Overview: From Hardware Components to Systems 54
System Components 55
The Central Processor Unit 56
Memory 58
Input Output Devices 59
Storage Media 62
Peripherals 65
Hardware Linkages 71
System Configurations 73
Systems for Office Automation 74
Systems for Management 76
Specialized Systems 79
Conclusion 80
References 80
¦ PART II FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 8
I CHAPTER 4 A Framework for Developing
Microcomputer Applications 85
Introduction 85
Purpose 85
Organization of the Chapter 86
Defining Microcomputer Applications 86
Software Versus Applications 86
A Sample Application 87
A Logic for Building Micro Applications 88
How Not to Get There 88
The Blueprint Analogy and Framework Approach 89
Elements of the Framework 89
Understanding the Nature of the Problem 91
Types of Applications 94
CONTENTS
Methods for Developing Micro Applications 95
Role of Microcomputer Software 98
Who Develops the Application and How? 98
An Illustration 100
Summary and Conclusion 103
References 104
I CHAPTER 5 Database Development and Use in a
Microcomputer Environment 106 .
Introduction 106 *
Background and Context 107
Definitions 107
Value of the Database and DBMS 107
Databases in a Microcomputer Environment 109
Database Development and Use 110
Building Databases for What 110
Building Databases: The Process 110
Preliminary Analysis 112
Models and Diagrams 112
Information Requirements Analysis 113
Database Design 115
Data Dictionary/Data Directory 125
Implementation of the Database 127
Consistency, Coordination, and Distribution 131
A Case Study 132
Economic Development 132
Preliminary Analysis 132
Information Requirements Analysis (IFRA) 133
Database Design 136
Conclusion 141
References 142
I CHAPTER 6 Access Systems 143
Introduction 143
Purpose 143
The Costs of Poor Access Systems 143
Developing a Theory and Guidelines for Useful Access Systems 144
Shared Knowledge and Familiarity 145
CONTENTS x
Documentation 145
Ease of Use 145
Clear and Relevant Organization of the System 146
Inclusion of Important Utilities 147
Security and Preservation 151
Summary 151
Access Mechanisms 151
System Internal Mechanisms 152
System External Mechanisms 163
I PART III USE OF THE FRAMEWORK IN DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS 17
I CHAPTER 7 Structured Managerial Problems 173
Introduction 173
Purpose and Scope 173
Type of Problem: Structured 173
Types of Micro Applications: Operational Applications 174
General Design Tools for Microcomputer Applications 174
Topics 174
Software for Operational Applications: Spreadsheets 174
Cases 175
Case 1: Revenue Inflow 176
Background and Purpose 176
Using the Spreadsheet 176
Developing the Operational Application 177
Displaying and Printing the Data 182
Case 2: Preparing and Aggregating Budget Requests 184
Purpose and Background 184
Using the Spreadsheet 186
Developing a Bureau Level Application 186
Developing One Application for All Bureaus in the Department 187
Developing the Application via Templates 188
Using Lotus 190
Case 3: Tracking Capital Expenditures 195
Purpose and Background 195
Using the Spreadsheet 195
. General Goals and Mechanics of the Tracking System 195
Divide and Conquer 196
Design of the Spreadsheet Based Capital Tracking Application 197
Table of Contents 197
CONTENTS
The Database 197
Beginning the Process: Finding Individual Items 198
Report: Overage or Savings 203
Automating Printing with Macros 205
Conclusion 206
Exercises 207
I CHAPTER 8 Semistructured and Unstructured
Managerial Problems 211
Introduction 211
Purpose and Overview 211
Topics 211
Decision Support Applications 212
DSAs and Spreadsheets 213
Sophistication of Application Design 214
Cases 214
Case 1: Budgeting Cash and Timing Bond Sales for Capital Projects 214
Background and Purpose 214
Using the Spreadsheet 215
Developing the DSA 216
FirstAttempt 216
Second Attempt 218
Third Iteration 224
Fourth Iteration 226
Case 2: Financing Local Highway Improvements 229
Purpose 229
The Problem 230
Background, Goals, and Constraints 230
Model and Elements 231
Exchange Among Computer Models 231
Developing the Microcomputer DSA 232
Beginning the Divide and Conquer: Mapr Funding Sources 232
Building the First Worksheet 233
The Power of Generalization 233
State Contributions Module 235
Business Extractions Module 241
Local Government Contribution Module 246
Integrative Module 246
Case 3: Menu Driven Cost/Benefit Application 251
Background and Purpose 251
CONTENTS
Using the Application 254
Describing the Application 258
The Heart of the Automation: The Macros 259
Formulas in the Application 263
Conclusion 265
Exercises 266
I CHAPTER 9 Data Intensive Structured and
Semistructured Problems 272
Introduction 272
Purpose and Scope 272
Type of Problem 272
Topics 272
General and Specific Design Elements 273
Management Information Applications 273
Analysis 274
Data Organization and Relational Databases 275
Development and Operation of the MINA 275
Software 275
Differences Among Applications 276
Case Studies 276
Case 1: A Bare Bones Telephone Service Application 277
Background and Purpose 277
Preliminary Analysis 277
Data Organization 278
Default Data Entry Screen 280
DBMS Query Commands 282
Report Generators 283
Limitations 283
Case 2: Enhancing the Telephone Service System 285
Multifile Databases 286
Relating Files 288
Customizing Screens 290
Menus 295
Specialized Programs 296
Summary 298
Case 3: An Application for Fire and Rescue Training Records 299
Purpose and Background 299
Identifying Objectives and Problems 299
Identifying and Assembling Data 300
CONTENTS
Normalization 301
Building the Application 305
Queries: Training Records 307
A Simple Expert System: Certification Status 311
Case 4: Using Database Information for Decision Making 318
Background and Purpose 318
A First Step: Calculating Time Taken 318
Building a Test Program 319
Generating a Report 321
Interpreting and Using the Report Results 323
Conclusion 324
Exercises 326
I CHAPTER 10 Specialized Software and Applications 331
Overview 331
Project Management 333
Expert Systems 339
Presentation Graphics 342
Desktop Publishing 350
Conclusion 355
References and Additional Reading 356
Glossary 359
Index 371
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