This paper was prepared for distribution to the California Educational Administrators participating in the "Executive Information Systems" Unit of Instruction as part of the instructional program of Operation PEP (Prepare Educational Planners). The purpose of the course was to introduce some basic concepts of information systems technology to administrators to provide them with a broader perspective on information systems as pertaining to organizational and educational needs and to acquaint them with some of the problems associated with computer-based information systems. (AB)