Used paperback in good condition. Cover and pages show minimal wear. This book is outdated for the most part and probably only of interest for the curious. 295 pages. Published by Pan Books, 1982. 0330265121.

This book dispels the myth, prevalent among many managers, that computers are special; that they deserve a different kind of treatment from all other techniques, technologies or specialized services available to business.

Managing with computers helps managers to recognize the powerful capabilities of computers and how they can be exploited to benefit the business as a whole. It shows what types of systems are available and what sort of tasks they are capable of performing. It shows how managers can select the source of computing power most suitable for their particular organization. it itemizes in clear, practical detail the essential steps in implementing and developing a computer system in any part of the organization. Finally, it shows how a business may need to adapt itself to the presence of a computer, and helps managers to keep a watchful eye on future technological developments.

All managers who read this book, including those with special responsibility for computer installation, will see precisely where and how they must channel their energies when dealing with computers. Students will find it an invaluable guide to a management skill which they cannot afford to be without.