Information Technology: Initiatives for today--decisions that cannot wait; Some Major Problem Areas and Leadership Options: Part Two of a Study on Information Technology--Some Critical Implications for Decision Makers 1971-1990
New York: The Conference Board, 1972. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. vi, 49, [1] pages. Illustrations. Appendixes [List of Study Participants, Summary of Japanese Computer White Paper, and Summary and Findings of OECD Study on Information for a Changing Society--Some Policy Considerations]. Cover has some wear and soiling. This was prepared for The Senior Executives Council of The Conference Board. George Kozmetsky (October 5, 1917 – April 30, 2003 in Austin, Texas) was an American technology innovator, businessman, educator, author and philanthropist. He co-founded Teledyne Inc. and was the dean of The University of Texas College of Business Administration for 16 years. In 1977 Dr. Kozmetsky founded the IC² Institute, a think tank charged with researching the intersection of business, government and education. In 1993 he received the National Medal of Technology Award from President Bill Clinton. This report is a formulation of the more compelling issues that call for immediate policy-level attention. The propositions and initiatives which were formulated are discussed in chapters covering areas such as understanding information technology; the need for an independent center to formulate national information policy; impacts of information technology on questions of individual privacy and the public interest; sociological impact of information technology on changing values, concepts, and life styles; the desirability, requirements, and priorities for the development of new nationwide information systems; implications of information technology for management; uses of information technology and the systems approach for national problem solving, resources allocation, and opportunity development; research and development; closing the literacy gap between users and nonusers of communications technology; and maintaining talents and skills essential to an information dependent society. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Information Technology, Information Policy, Privacy, Public Interest, Information Systems, Problem-Solving, Resource Allocation, Research and Development, R&D, Innovation, Communications Technology, Information-Dependent, Talent Management
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