Electronic Computers and Management Control (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Kozmetsky

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265824117 ISBN 13: 9780265824115

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how electronic computers can transform management planning, data processing, and decision making for smarter, faster business choices.

This classic work examines why executives should care about computers and how automatic data handling can speed processing, cut costs, and improve reporting. It covers the emergence of integrated data systems, the management sciences, and the role of executives in selecting and using new tools. The book outlines practical challenges, from installation and cost to organizational structure and performance evaluation, while highlighting real-world applications across industries.

Inside you’ll find a clear, practical look at: how computing can support planning and control; the shift from manual to computerized information flow; and the steps needed to link plant operations with central decision making for greater profitability.

• Why executives are turning to electronic data processing for faster, more accurate information
• The benefits and risks of centralization versus decentralization in reporting and control
• How to assess, select, and install computer systems within a business
• Strategies for integrating data handling with management planning and performance metrics

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational understanding of how early computer systems support management decisions and enterprise-wide control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265824117
• ISBN 13: 9780265824115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 310