Download or read book False Alarm written by John M. Gandy and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 1990-06-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses case studies to show how and why eight social service organizations adopted computers. Computerized information systems can be destructive or constructive for organizations and staff. However, the impact of a system cannot be predicted from its logical design alone: one must analyze how well the design fits the needs, interests, and existing practices of those who are likely to use it.