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- Title
The Federal Push to Bring Computer Applications to Local Governments.
- Authors
Kraemer, Kenneth L.; Perry, James L.
- Abstract
This paper assesses the impacts and effectiveness of federal policy for the diffusion of computer applications among local governments. Federal policies toward application diffusion are described along three dimensions-objectives, design approaches, and transfer mechanisms. These policies are examined in light of findings from six recent empirical studies about the processes which lead to the diffusion of computer applications. The assessment reveals that none of the present federal design approaches or transfer mechanisms seem to be working very well. Alternatives that merit consideration are suggested by the research.
- Subjects
UNITED States; ELECTRONIC data processing in local government; ELECTRONIC data processing; LOCAL government; EMPIRICAL research; AUTOMATION; COMPUTER software; GOVERNMENT policy
- Publication
Public Administration Review, 1979, Vol 39, Issue 3, p260
- ISSN
0033-3352
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/975951