MacDonald and Evans , The M & E Handbook Series Malicorne sur Sarthe, 72, Pays de la Loire, France 1982 Book condition, Etat : Bon paperback, editor's illustrated wrappers In-8 1 vol. - 479 pages
many text-figures 3rd edition Contents, Chapitres : Preface, acknowledgments, contents, xiii, Text, 466 pages - 1. Profile of data processing : Concepts of data processing - Comparison of data processing methods - 2. Profile of computers : The electronic computer and its development - Minicomputers - Microcomputers - Visible record computers - Processing techniques (Batch processing - On-line, real-time - Interactive processing) - Computer bureaux - Data transmission - 3. Input, output and backing storage : Computer input and output - Data preparation and data capture - Backing storage - 4. Implementing a computer : Analysis and development of computer systems - Computer programs - Software - Financial and economic aspects of computers - Methods of financing the acquisition of a computer - 5. General systems concepts and management information systems : Systems theory and concepts - Goals and objectives of systems - Control theory - Concepts of management information systems - Development of management information systems - Database and management information systems - Use of a computer in management information systems - Appendices and index near fine copy, no markings - pocket edition