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In this paper an attempt is made to explain the fact that the power of computer-assisted school information systems to support decision-making is wasted. This is done on the basis of research findings regarding the characteristics of information handling by school managers and on the decision-making capacity of schools. In addition, some ways to promote the use of school information systems (SISs) for decision-support are presented.
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Visscher, A.J. (1997). Facilities for computer-supported decision-making in schools: explanations for lack of use and proposals for improvement. In: Fung, A.C.W., Visscher, A.J., Barta, BZ., Teather, D.C.B. (eds) Information Technology in Educational Management for the Schools of the Future. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35090-5_8
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