Rowan revisited: a review of the management ofcomputers from the 1960s until today

James B. Johnston; Alan Tait

Rowan revisited: a review of the management ofcomputers from the 1960s until today

James B. Johnston, Alan Tait

University of the West of Scotland

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This paper seeks to examine organisations historical experiences of computers in order to consider their on-going relevance for modern organisations and their frequently disappointing results from investments in information technology. It will therefore analyse some of the findings of Rowan (1984) on how managers have coped with the introduction of computers since the 1960s. It will conclude by arguing for continuing relevance of Rowan’s broad analysis although these lessons require some modification in light of more recent experiences of computers since 1984.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	BAM 2015 Conference Proceedings
Publisher	British Academy of Management
ISBN (Print)	978-0-9549608-8-9
Publication status	Published - 10 Sept 2015
Event	29th Annual British Academy of Management Conference: The Value of Pluralism in Advancing Management Research, Education and Practice - Portsmouth, United Kingdom Duration: 8 Sept 2015 → 10 Sept 2015

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Conference	29th Annual British Academy of Management Conference
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Portsmouth
Period	8/09/15 → 10/09/15

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