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  • © 1989

Mastering Data Processing

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Part of the book series: Professional Master (PRMA)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. An Introduction to Data Processing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Economics of Data Processing

      • John Bingham
      Pages 13-26
    3. The Data Processing Industry

      • John Bingham
      Pages 33-41
  3. The Tools of Data Processing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 43-43
    2. Computers — The Machines

      • John Bingham
      Pages 45-56
    3. Computer Peripherals and Input Devices

      • John Bingham
      Pages 57-79
    4. Software

      • John Bingham
      Pages 80-88
  4. Developing Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-89
    2. Systems Analysis

      • John Bingham
      Pages 91-105
    3. The Techniques of Systems Analysis

      • John Bingham
      Pages 106-138
    4. Systems Design and Programming

      • John Bingham
      Pages 139-150
    5. Data Communications

      • John Bingham
      Pages 151-156
    6. Data Management

      • John Bingham
      Pages 157-180
  5. Making Data Processing Work

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 181-181
    2. The Data Processing Department

      • John Bingham
      Pages 183-202
    3. Implementing Systems

      • John Bingham
      Pages 203-212
    4. Taking Care of Data

      • John Bingham
      Pages 213-221

About this book

Data Processing is a self-contained and up-to-date book, ideal for the relevant business and accounting courses or anyone in business who wishes to improve existing knowledge and skills. The book teaches all aspects of data processing, including an introduction to DP.

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