
Preface
Computers, especially microcomputers, have become an everyday
tool in all types of business ranging from one-man operations up to
large international contractors. They have proved useful for
a
number
of reasons, but a major reason is that computers can provide much
better information than manual records. Accurate and immediate
information is essential as a basis for good business planning and
decision-making.
This book first discusses the requirements of a business for
information, and then considers what computers can do to satisfy
those needs. The major part of the book is concerned with defining
systems requirements, and discussin ...