THE DECISION TO AUTOMATE THE SMALL COMMERCIAL BANK: A BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TO THE ANALYSIS OF DECISION MAKING PROCESSES

Abstract

The decision process involved in deciding to automate the small commercial bank is examined from a behavioral point of view. A descriptive model which provides an outline of the process is suggested, and principles of the behavioral theory of the firm are applied in its examination. Results of a field study including 23 banks are presented in support of the model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 1968
Accession Number
AD0667243

Entities

People

  • Avner M. Porat

Organizations

  • University of Pittsburgh

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Applied Psychology
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Cost Reductions
  • Data Processing
  • Employment
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Money
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Small Business
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.
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