The hope that computerization in developing countries would dramatically improve their economies has so far been unrealised. This book examines the difficulties of applying Western computer models in Third World countries.
Author(s): Per Lind
Year: 1990
Language: English
Pages: 189
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 8
List of tables......Page 10
List of figures......Page 12
Preface......Page 14
Part I Computers, models and developing countries......Page 16
1 Introduction......Page 18
2 Computers in developing countries......Page 22
3 Model and reality – a conceptual discussion......Page 37
4 Industrial production as a model......Page 46
Part II From model to reality – Egypt......Page 66
5 Industry in Egypt......Page 70
6 NASCO – a company presentation......Page 81
7 Vehicle production at NASCO......Page 89
8 Materials management at NASCO......Page 98
Part III Model and reality – a critical view......Page 116
9 Materials management at NASCO – an analysis......Page 118
10 Computerization at NASCO – illusions and achievements......Page 148
11 The NASCO analysis in perspective......Page 160
Some concluding reflections......Page 168
12 Computerization in developing countries – model and reality......Page 170
Notes......Page 173
Bibliography......Page 176
Index......Page 183
