Managing Microcomputers: A Survival Kit for Functional Managers

Abstract

Military and civilian use of microcomputers has expanded at a phenomenal rate. Their popularity stems form the fact that they put computational power in the hands of users. But this capability presents new challenges to functional managers in the military community because they now must manage their computational tools (microcomputers) as well as their work units. This article defines the microcomputer management environment facing functional managers and outlines some principles for meeting this challenge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA144006

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People

  • E. C. Iverstine

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Instructions
  • Manuals
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
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Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control