Considerations for prototype advanced information technology applications within United Kingdom local government

This paper describes considerations which attempt to identify suitable applications of prototype advanced information technology (IT) systems within United Kingdom (UK) local government. A ‘task‐analysis’ was undertaken of the activities of the departments within a large UK local authority. The resultant data was then matched, through a theoretical model, with the characteristics of these advanced IT systems. It was concluded that a low risk, low cost system should be implemented within the training function associated with a number of departments. The empirical study was undertaken within Manchester City Council (MCC) which is considered representative of local government. It is believed, therefore, that many of the issues described in this paper may be of value to other authorities nationally

Business · Economics · Function (biology · Government (linguistics · Information system · Local government · Management · Political science · Public relations · Task (project management · Value (mathematics · Computer Science · E-Government and Public Services · Law · Public Administration

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