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Peer reviewedMetz, Charles H.; And Others – College Student Journal, 1983
Points out the growing need in business and industry for managers who are knowledgeable and skilled in Data Processing. College curricula should be redesigned and taught in a professinally-oriented way with a genuine concern for developing in students competence that is relevant to the real world. (JAC)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Competence, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedNewman, Charles A. – Business Education Forum, 1979
Discusses the effects of current economic conditions on business education, the increased demand for evaluative data to be made available through electronic data processing, and the challenge to update adult education programs based on today's changing job requirements, such as automated office procedures and in-plant courses. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Business Education, Data Processing, Economic Factors
Horn, Richard – Data Training, 1986
Discusses the relationship between computer technology and increased productivity in business activities. The importance of training and user support is emphasized, and a new position of knowledge manager who would coordinate the technology with a user support system is proposed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Automation, Business Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing
Peer reviewedKoenig, Michael E. D.; Kochoff, Stephen T. – Education for Information: The International Review of Education and Training in Library and Information Science, 1983
Argues that the increasing importance of database management systems (DBMS) and recognition of the information dependency of business planning are creating new job opportunities for librarians/information technicians. Highlights include development and functions of DBMSs, data and database administration, potential for librarians, and implications…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Processing, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedPorreca, Anthony G.; And Others – Business Education Forum, 1979
The author states that a systems approach to office work consists of combinations of people, processes, and equipment in subsystems of communication, processing, and storage. To complement advanced office technology, workers need education in such competencies as reprography, typewriting, records management, and human relations. (MF)
Descriptors: Automation, Business Communication, Business Skills, Clerical Workers
Martorella, Peter H. – 1984
Six dimensions of computer literacy for social studies educators to address are discussed. In preparing social studies teachers for the 21st century, educators need to determine which aspects of computer literacy are essential to incorporate into teacher education. First, teachers must have knowledge of the basic sources of information, such as…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
Sloman, Martyn – 2002
This book, which is written from the perspective of a practicing human resources manager, presents 17 case studies illustrating how technology is driving a new training paradigm. The case studies support 21 propositions regarding training in the e- learning (electronic learning) revolution, including the following:(1) the Internet changes…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies
