Originally published in 1976, this book discusses the management skills needed to evaluate, implement and control computer-based operation. Every chapter contains detailed check lists which guide the reader to formulate policies to deal with real situations. It provides a practical look at an indispensable tool of management, with a set of guidelines to help get the most out of the available technology.
1. Setting a Basis for the Control of Cost Effectiveness
2. Management
Participation in Day-to-Day Control
3. Project Control: The Key to Saving
Money
4. The Selection and Justification of Projects
5. Funding Information
Systems
6. Evaluating a Management Information System (MIS)
7. Is Database
Management Worth the Investment?
8. Controlling the Costs of Software
Agencies
9. Systems Audit for Cost Monitoring
10. Cost Efficiency in Data
Processing Operations
John Graham
