This paper states that the
hypothesis of this study, which is that management information
systems in government are much more complex and take longer to create than other management information systems because of the inherent difficulties in thoroughly protecting sensitive
data from those that should not have access to it; therefore, they are
underutilized or not
utilized correctly, more often than not, and management does not understand what the end users of these systems really need. The author points out that there are two important key issues: (1) how the technology is used within and between organizations and (2) how these management information systems can be utilized to help manage and achieve the goals that these governmental agencies. The research
methodology will include surveys of end users, middle management, management information systems managers, and top management to compare what they think about how well the technology works and to help determine their congruency on the future of the technology. Table of Contents Introduction Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Importance of the Study Scope of the Study Rationale of the Study Definition of Terms Overview of the Study Review of Related Literature Methodology Approach Data Gathering Method Database of Study Validity of Data Originality and Limitations of Data Summary