The Computer Revolution in Organizational Management

Reviews the impact of computers on the business world. Suggests that organizational structure is now dictated by advances in the field and that information technology is changing the fundamental nature of industry. Discusses the future goals of the computer industry and the effects the expected computer revolution will have on organizational management. Briefly discusses office and factory automation, integrated computer systems, microcomputers and fifth‐generation computers. Includes two case studies to illustrate how computers have been used in a bakery chain and a hospital in Taiwan.