It Will Be Hard for the 'Can't Wait - Can't Type' Manager
Article Abstract:
Many executives still do not spare the time to learn how to operate automated office equipment, and have what has been called the 'can't wait, can't type' syndrome. It has been estimated that sales for equipment will rise to eleven point two billion dollars within three years. Executives about to automate are advised to go through several steps beforehand, including defining needs, evaluating costs, teaching of staff, and evaluating results. Many companies have instituted special training classes for management. However, some experts believe there is great uncertainty on the part of both vendors and users. Top managers may be the last to automate.
Publication Name: Modern Office
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0047-7737
Year: 1983
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Automation: The Users Are Doing It Their Way
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In Australia, the Department of Social Security has begun implementing a $100 million automated system from Wang that will employ 7266 color work stations and 445 VS computers. The Aetna Life and Casualty Ltd. is developing a data and word processing network using its own Letterwriter-Memowriter software with the IBM 8100 Office Automation System. The Royal Agricultural Society uses the ICL 2903 computer with ICL 7700 word processors to handle the breeding registrations and the 25,000 judges' cards and registrations for the Royal Easter Show.
Publication Name: Modern Office
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0047-7737
Year: 1983
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