The Use Of Micro Computers By Top Executives

Abstract

Personal computers have the potential for becoming a primary decision making aid for managers and executives.  The personal computer is quickly evolving into an important tool in the managing and utilization of corporate information.  The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a study conducted by surveying a cross-section of decision makers in both large and small corporations.  This paper presents the results of the survey to determine what hardware and software, if any, is utilized and for what applications.  For those executive who do not currently utilize a personal computer, an analysis is conducted to determine why they do not and whether they will do so in the near future.