Computer technology has assisted many manufacturing companies to automate various production functions, bearing significant results. Despite rapid growth of automation in the manufacturing sectors in general, the automation process of many office-related functions is still at the early developmental stages. Contributing to this slow growth of office automation are lack of management enthusiasm, unrecognized economic and productivity incentives, and lack of effective management. Lack of proper educational programs or curricula underlies these factors.
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