Techniques for using computers for office work

The paper discusses clerical work generally and points out why some clerical tasks involve more work in data processing than in calculation. A system for doing payroll in which a high speed computer does data marshalling as well as calculation and decision making is described. Application of this system to related tasks such as cost accounfing is discussed. Mention is made of special equipment required and some consideration given to the economics of high-speed computer systems and the limitations of the above techniques.