Managing the distribution and use of microcomputers in the organization

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Borovits, Israel

Affiliations: Faculty of Management, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Abstract: The penetration of microcomputers into the organization is a given fact today. The purpose of this paper is to present questions and issues pertaining to the use of microcomputers that the organization should address. The issues are presented using the information systems development life cycle as a base for discussion. A methodology for dealing with these issues and questions is presented. The establishment of an Information Center as a solution for a judicious use of microcomputers is also discussed.

Keywords: Penetration of microcomputers, Microcomputers, Use of microcomputers, Implications of microcomputers, Software selection, Hardware selection, Procurement, Information center

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-1985-5404

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 293-300, 1985