A sociotechnical design for implementing the Defense Data Network
By: David L. Woleslagle
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
Subjects: Management
Description: This study examines the benefits of implementing the Defense Data Network at a military organization. The effects of computer-mediated communication, both intended and unintended, are examined. Sociotechnical design is discussed as one effective means to implement the DDN in order to maximize its benefits; this theory contends that the social as well as technical aspects of a system must be considered to generate improved performance. A technical analysis of applying this theory to DDN implementation is provided. A social analysis, the result of a questionnaire administered to three independent samples of DDN users, also is included. Conclusions and recommendations for the study are: Keywords: Sociotechnical, Computer communications, Training, Theses, Management engineering, Computer communications. (jes)
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Lind, Judith H. ; Roberts, Benjamin J.

"March 1988."

Thesis (M.S. in Telecommunications Systems Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-62).

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited-Cover."

US Navy (USN) author.