(A)study of decision making in tennessee Academic Libraries that have chosen automated library systems

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• Chapter Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION = 1
• Questions for Study = 3
• Issues to Investigate = 4
• Chapter Ⅱ. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE = 8
• Study of Decision Making = 8
• Decision-Making Cycle = 11
• Problem Definition = 13
• Alternatives for Action and Consequences = 14
• Evaluation and Choice = 21
• The Decision Process = 24
• The Hickson Model of Decision Making = 26
• Chapter Ⅲ. METHODS AND PROCEDURES = 32
• Methodology = 32
• Research Sample = 33
• Limitations of the Study = 33
• Limitations of the Investigator = 34
• Considerations for Data Collection = 34
• Consideration of the Role of the Investigator = 36
• Data Recording and Analysis = 37
• Chapter Ⅳ. ANALYSIS OF DATA = 41
• Organizational Factors in the Decision-Making Process = 42
• Selection Criteria = 48
• The Decision Process = 52
• Retrospective Analysis of Decision = 55
• Chapter Ⅴ. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS = 61
• Problem Definition and Identification = 61
• Development of Alternative Solutions = 64
• Decision and Implementation = 65
• Satisfaction With Decision Outcome = 66
• Satisfaction With Process = 67
• Discussion and Implications = 68
• Recommendations = 70
• REFERENCES = 71
• APPENDIXES = 73
• A. Figures = 73
• B. Interview Questions = 78
• C. University Library Size = 82
• D. Cases and Codes = 84
• E. Report of the Committee to Evaluate Circulation Bid Responses = 88