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Approaches to the Study of Information Utilization in Public Agencies

Problems and Pitfalls

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ID11277844
AuthorsMarvin B Mandell (University of Maryland, Baltimore County, corresponding author), Vicki L Sauter (University of Missouri–St. Louis)
Year1984
Volume6
Issue2
Pages145-164
Publication date1984-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueKnowledge (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0164-0259 • E-ISSN: 2673-9585
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0164025984006002002
OpenAlexW2066885161
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited24

Unfortunately, although increasing in quantity, research concerning the use of analytically-based information (ABI) in public sector organizations has not greatly enriched our knowledge of the use of ABI. In this article, we consider some prominent methodological problems involved in such studies that we believe have greatly inhibited progress in developing powerful knowledge concerning the use of ABI. In addition, some suggestions for avoiding these methodological problems or reducing their effects are offered

Business · Economics · Knowledge management · Management science · Political science · Public sector · Big Data and Business Intelligence · Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence · Computer Science · Public Policy and Administration Research

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Unique citing works16
Citations per year0,39
Citation span1985 - 2025 (41)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16
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