title: Computer selection for human service organizations.
abstract: Information systems (IS), when automated, facilitate the control of human service organizations (HSO) in times of scarce resources. The decision to automate is dissected so an HSO manager can make an appropriate decision. Specific suggestions are outlined for developing and evaluating request-for-proposals (RFP) issued to systems and computer vendors. Finally, alternatives to purchasing or leasing computers are summarized.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*