Managerial support and the use of information services

Francis W. Wolek

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1986, vol. 37, issue 3, 153-157

Abstract: We all believe our jobs would be easier with the support of our managers. This paper presents an empirical study on this issue, specifically on managerial support for the use of scientific and technical information. The data support the belief that managers of high users of information give more encouragement for information use. The most important forms of influence are: (1) encouragement of interpersonal contacts outside the organization (visits, conferences, and courses), and (2) personal interest in specific pieces of information (as shown in routings, personal example, and assignments). Managers also encourage the use of information services and support information service budgets, but this encouragement is not given as systematically. © 1986 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Date: 1986
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