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Case
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Reference no. HKS1013.0
Published by: Harvard Kennedy School
Published in: 1990
Length: 12 pages

Abstract

This case examines the computer procurement process in a medium-sized city. It focuses on the relative flexibility with which the "Metro West" Information Services Department is able to deal with vendors-in particular contrast to the rules which govern its counterpart federal agencies. The case can encourage discussion of the relative importance of encouraging public initiative versus that of discouraging white-collar public corruption.

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Abstract

This case examines the computer procurement process in a medium-sized city. It focuses on the relative flexibility with which the "Metro West" Information Services Department is able to deal with vendors-in particular contrast to the rules which govern its counterpart federal agencies. The case can encourage discussion of the relative importance of encouraging public initiative versus that of discouraging white-collar public corruption.

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