Microcomputers in Development Management: Lessons from Research and Experience: A Dissemination Report

摘要

Though larger computers have been used in developing countries since the 1960s, the advent of microelectronics has made the transfer of information technology affordable for the first time. However, the implications of using microcomputers in development management are much broader than the specific application. Use of the new technology has the potential for changing management practice: the way decisions are made; the way organizations are structured; and, the way people relate to one another. Workshop sponsored by the AID/S&T/RD Performance Management Project, brought together professionals concerned with microcomputers in development management. The report contains information: (1) reflecting on experiences with microcomputers in development and conclusions to date; (2) summarizing these for dissemination in the form of generalized conclusions and action recommendations; and (3) identifying areas for further research involvement.