... Computer management Computer service/systems firms Information systems Inventory control Office automation Spare parts An overall design of an information system involves design of its individual modules and their interaction. The basic modules are listed below. The interaction between...

...Christopher J. Rowe There is much discussion of “distributive processing”in computer management circles, but little agreement as to what the term means. Three conditions that must be met for distributive processing to exist are suggested, and it is shown (through two case studies) how different...

...Christopher J. Rowe The meaning of the term “professionals” in industrial management is discussed as well as its appropriateness. The division of loyalties between a manager's profession and company is not as apparent as some think. In computer management the work, far from becoming more...

... of implementing such a powerful management tool to help improve the productivity and profitability of his organisation. IMDS MARCH/APRIL 1986 5 © MCB UP Limited 1986 Computer Management Managers Manufacturing ...