Selection and Acquisition of Administrative Microcomputer Software

Abstract

This paper contains a suggested process for selecting and acquiring administrative microcomputer software. Consideration is given to the general characteristics of good administrative software. Specific characteristics of word processing software and electronic spreadsheet software are also discussed.

Keywords::

• software evaluation
• software selection
• administrative computing

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Sue Talley

Sue Talley is Manager of Micro Systems for the Minnesota School Districts Data Processing Joint Board (TIES). She also is past president of Minnesota AEDS and is currently on the AEDS Board of Directors.