The reorganization of the information systems of the US naval construction forces: An action research project

European Journal of Information Systems

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 148-162

  Simon, S J ^a  

^a FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 23044523512     PISSN: 0960085X     EISSN: 14769344     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000363     Document Type: Article

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