Evaluating your new computer system

Article Abstract:

Computers used for personnel management should be evaluated on an ongoing basis. This will aid staff acceptance of and commitment to the system, help determine if the system is performing to standards, and identify problems as they arise. Everything should fall within the evaluation's range, especially the quantity and quality of work change, speed of access to information, and whether or not the information is used more frequently. Such an evaluation program should take one to two years, involving periodic questionnaires, interviews or group discussions, time logs, and informal surveys. Three areas should be evaluated for cost-benefit analyses: cost displacement, cost elimination, and added value.

Evaluation, Software, Human resource management, Information storage and retrieval systems, Special purpose computers

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Star power boosts cookbook sales

Article Abstract:

Evening Shade Cookbook sales have increased since the television series 'Evening Shade' starring Burt Reynolds became popular. Evening Shade High School students and their teacher Lita King collcted recipes from the community residents and published the cookbook's first edition in 1990. A subsequent revision included recipes provided by the cast of the television show and was published in May 1991. The proceeds will be used for the construction of the school's gymnasium and auditorium. Meanwhile, the Evening Shade high school students get credited in home economics for the project.

Social aspects, Cooking, Cookery, Home economics, Student publications

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The plate and the nation

Article Abstract:

A survey on the eating habits of 1,600 Canadians was conducted. Results showed that 94% of the respondents eat breakfast at home and almost the same number take lunch. It was found that they prefer to eat red meat and potatoes at dinner and most families dine together.

Surveys, Food and nutrition, Food habits, Canadians

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