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Collection of Departmental Information by Utilizing Computer Technology: Evidence from Schools of Karachi

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  • Wahid Farooqui
  • Muhammad Iqbal Ahmed

    (Indus Institute of Higher Education (IIHE), Karachi-Pakistan)

  • Dr. Mr. Mohammad Pervez Wasim

    (Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi-Pakistan)

Abstract

This paper is an analysis of Collection of Departmental Information (CDI) of Education Department of Karachi, but the concept of the paper is general in nature and applicable to every department of any country for the purpose of computerization of all the related records and CDI. The Paper examines the existing manually run infrastructure of CDI for onward submission to concerned departmental authorities. With the advent of information technology, the transformation and collection of information is analyzed for comparison between traditional source code and computer based working system. Trend of introducing computer in Government Departments has been examined and recorded with positive results. The Governor of Sindh seems to be very serious and has much emphasized the need of using computer technology for easy access, efficient, diligent and versatile functioning of the departments. In the light of results based on interviews, literature review and their analysis, policy implications are made for better Management of CDI for concerned authorities.

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  • Wahid Farooqui & Muhammad Iqbal Ahmed & Dr. Mr. Mohammad Pervez Wasim, 2007. "Collection of Departmental Information by Utilizing Computer Technology: Evidence from Schools of Karachi," Indus Journal of Management & Social Science (IJMSS), Department of Business Administration, vol. 1(2), pages 177-186, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:iih:journl:v:1:y:2007:i:2:p:177-186
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    1. Kashif Riaz & Syed Karamatullah Hussainy & Hamza Khalil & Gobind M. Herani, 2008. "Factors Influencing Students' Learning at KASB Institute of Technology," KASBIT Business Journals (KBJ), Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASBIT), vol. 1, pages 61-74, December.

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    Keywords

    Manual Information; Computer Technology; Versatile; Diligent; Acceleration; Access and Management;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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