An industry study of computer practices
Abstract Organizational information services have long been an important application of computer technology. The changes in hardware capabilities over four decades have increased the potential of the computer to supply information. Organizations adopt new technology and methods at different rates. The divergence between practice and potential is an important measure of the efficiency of information systems. The fundamental characteristic of information systems is the speed with which a system collects data and disperses reports. This study includes material on hardware and basic methods used to complete the information cycle. Some suggestion of the trend of change is given by the planned adoption of on-line practices and the desired skills of new programmers.