Issues in managing the microcomputer information resources in the Naval Aviation community.

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Authors
Halter, Richard P.
Subjects
microcomputer information systems
microcomputers
Navy management of microcomputers
information flow
microcomputer processing
Advisors
Evered, Roger
Date of Issue
1987-09
Date
September 1985
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en_US
Abstract
The proliferation of microcomputer systems within Naval Aviation organizations in this decade has forced managers to rethink the role of information production. This thesis addresses the interaction of the organization process on information production, which Navy managers must be aware of in order to perform their job. The role of information management is examined to allow management to use existing microcomputer information systems capabilities more effectively. Discussion includes the impact of microcomputer systems on the flow of information, and microcomputer assistance to management in planning, problem solving, and decision making. Research findings indicate that management of microcomputers has increased the actual time and cost of information flow within organization units. Security of classified materials processed on microcomputers and training of user skills are deficient. Organizations need to incorporate a specialized computer manager.
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Thesis
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Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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