Producing knowledge in economic development through the management of information

Article Abstract:

The success of the operations of economic development offices depends a lot on how information is collected, stored, accessed and communicated. Because of its ability to speed up and enhance the efficieny of the information management process, computer technology is a very useful tool for economic development offices. Software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, contact management programs and graphics programs should be integrated with on-line information services and desktop publishing to maximize computer technology. It is also important to make computer systems user-friendly.

Telecommunications systems

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Obtaining technological resources for the economic development office

Article Abstract:

Economic development practitioners may have difficulty making purchasing decisions regarding computer systems for economic development offices due to lack of time. To help in making those purchasing decisions, a discussion of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, and software tutorials as well as computer hardware components such as the central processing unit, the hard disk, video monitor, printers, modems and CD ROM drives is presented.

Computer peripherals

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Computers - so many choices, so little time

Article Abstract:

Economic development offices can maximize limited resources by selecting the right computer software and on-line information services. Techniques in selecting different kinds of software packages, CD-ROMs, on-line services and the tips on how to gain access to the Internet are presented to help economic development practitioners set up information systems. A list of other resources related computer technology is also presented.

Methods, Management information systems

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