Exploding the Computer Myth: Discovering the Thirteen Realities of High Performing Business Systems - Hardcover

Glenn E. Weadock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0939246821 ISBN 13: 9780939246823

Publisher: Oliver Wight Ltd Pub

Synopsis

Book by Weadock, Glenn E.

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Outlines a long-range plan for matching business needs with technology. Explains how to make computer systems perform productively by uncovering common assumptions about fitting people around technology, fixing dysfunctional equipment with money and associating performance power with productivity. Describes how to improve existing systems and offers practical tips for smarter computer usage. Authentic examples illustrate how sophisticated systems are largely wasted.

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Exploding the Computer Myth Sophisticated computer systems are seen as a prescription for productivity, but they are frequently used as glorified typewriters. Exploding the Computer Myth shows companies how mismatching technology with business needs wastes time and money. It explodes the myth that business computer systems automatically improve bottom-line productivity. Instead, in many cases, computers actually decrease the efficiency of many business functions. In a non-technical language for the business reader, this book lays out ways to transform information technology from a time-and-money sinkhole into a key enabler of process reengineering. Author Glenn Weadock presents a long-range plan for making existing technology work day-to-day. Managers and directors responsible for information systems are shown how to improve existing systems while preserving their company’s business objectives. Weadock describes 13 ways to make computer systems perform by challenging common assumptions such as: fitting people around technology, fixing dysfunctional equipment with money, and associating performance power with productivity. Any businessperson interested in maximizing computer productivity will appreciate these practical tips for smarter computer usage. The book’s real-life examples show how large systems are largely wasted: a cosmetics manufacturer uses a $700,000 computer just to prepare budgets; a giant auto-parts manufacturer discards millions of dollars in automation equipment because it doesn’t work. Exploding the Computer Myth allows you to learn from the painful experiences of other companies to make your software, PC’s and networks deliver the right results.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oliver Wight Ltd Pub
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0939246821
• ISBN 13: 9780939246823
• Binding: Hardcover