THE POTENTIAL OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT,

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Abstract:

The major characteristics of electronic data processing equipment and the use of computers in solving municipal problems are explored. The fundamental functions performed by electronic data processing EDP equipment are discussed. These functions are Input, to get information into the system Processing, to manipulate the data according to specified rules Storage, to file data, either temporarily or on a permanent basis and Output, to present the results of the processing or the status of any data stored in the system.

Author(s):
Hearle, E. F. R.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
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Annotation:
Electronic data processing in municipal government.
Pagination:
0009

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
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Report Number(s):
P-1924-RC
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
URBAN AREAS, DATA PROCESSING, INFORMATION THEORY, INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES, PUNCHED CARDS, MAGNETIC TAPE, COMPUTERS, COMPUTER LOGIC, DECISION MAKING, MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
Report Date:
1960 Feb 26