Coping with
Office Automation
by Gordon F. Tully
Our office is heavily into
computers: we have five machines
and ten employees. Everyone uses a
computer nearly every day. We
couldn't do without them, especially
since we have chosen computers in
lieu of a secretary. (Our
bookkeeper/office manager answers
the phone, with help from the office
person.)
I am the chief computer addict in
the office, because of my technical
bent and because the Army taught
me how to type fast. Not everyone
shares my enthusiasm. I will try to
present a balanced view of the ups
and downs of computers in an office
with limited resources and with
varying degrees of interest on the part
of the workers.
Right now I am forced