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Differential Impacts of a Computer Information System on Selected Human Service Agencies
Author(s) -
RYAN CHARLES W.,
DRUMMOND ROBERT J.,
BILODEAU GERARD
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1981.tb00728.x
Subject(s) - service (business) , cognitive information processing , information system , human services , knowledge management , career counseling , psychology , medical education , computer science , applied psychology , business , career development , pedagogy , engineering , marketing , political science , medicine , law , electrical engineering
An analysis of the impact of a computerized information system on selected users in eight human service agencies indicates that the Guidance Information System assists users in determining educational‐occupational plans, increasing occupational knowledge, and making career plans. Counselors desiring to use computer information systems will need in‐service training for examining program impact and philosophical issues, and in designing adjunct career guidance activities.