Table of contents
Strategic Planning and Large Information Systems Installations
Dhruba SenProminent figures in the Information Systems (IS) industry have been propagating the need to integrate the information systems plan of a company with its strategic business plan…
Multi‐user Systems: Network or Central Processor?
Steven RamsdenMulti‐user systems fall into two main categories — shared single processors and networked microcomputers. Both have significantly different features but one they should have in…
Taking on Employees
John MuirIn the UK, a contract of employment does not have to be in writing. This can cause problems for employees who may be aware of the basic terms of their employment, but not details…
Recent Developments in the Area of Motivation
James C. DingleyMotivation is central to management. Previous work and practice has been based on the work of Maslow and Herzberg. This approach has not always been successful. A new theory, the…
Using Modern Business Computers as a Marketing Tool
Eric WillisVery few businesses are using personal computers as a marketing tool and are missing out on a cost‐effective way of improving sales. A course run by the Welsh Regional Management…
What is a Decision Support System?
Roderick G. WhyteAttention is now focusing on the use of sophisticated Decision Support Systems (DSS) as an invaluable tool in management decision making. This is a highly sophisticated…
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0263-5577Renamed from:
Industrial ManagementOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Alain Yee Loong Chong
- Prof Hing Kai Chan