Computerization in Developing Countries - Model and Reality

Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1991, this book looks at the problems of applying Western computer programmes to the developing world, arguing that the difficulties are as much cultural as technological. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1: Computers, Models and Developing Countries 1. Introduction 2. Computers in Developing Countries 3. Model and Reality - A Conceptual Discussion 4. Industrial Production as a Model Part 2: From Model to Reality - Egypt 5. Industry in Egypt 6. NASCO - A Company Presentation 7. Vehicle Production at NASCO 8. Materials Management at NASCO Part 3: Model and Reality - A Critical View 9. Materials Management at NASCO - An Analysis 10. Computerization at NASCO - Illusions and Achievements 11. The NASCO Analysis in Perspective Some Concluding Reflections 12. Computerization in Developing Countries - Model and Reality

Product details

• Authors: Lind, Per Lind, Lind Per
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9780815350781
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-5078-1
• No. of pages: 188
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology; Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy; Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, Information technology industries, International Economics, Research & development management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics & Trade, Research and development management