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This paper describes how SAMS has been implemented in Hong Kong schools and the degree of usage at the end of the five-year project. Through presentation of quantitative and qualitative findings, the problems faced in implementing SAMS at Hong Kong schools are discussed. The user acceptance audit reveals a low level of use and factors affecting the implementation and usage of the system are reported. Empirical evidence from the study clearly indicates the need for a client-centred approach, both in the design and implementation process, in order to be successful with computerised school information systems (SIS). The future of SAMS is also discussed.
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Fung, A.C.W., Ledesma, J. (2001). SAMS in Hong Kong Schools: A User Acceptance Audit. In: Nolan, C.J.P., Fung, A.C.W., Brown, M.A. (eds) Pathways to Institutional Improvement with Information Technology in Educational Management. ITEM 2000. IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, vol 71. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-47006-6_10
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