

<head> Tipster Topic Description

<num> Number: 042

<dom> Domain: Science and Technology

<title> Topic: What is End User Computing and Who's Doing It


<desc> Description: 

Document must discuss end-user computing in general or identify 
organizations performing end-user computing or showing a capacity for 
performing end-user computing.


<narr> Narrative: 

To be relevant, a document must discuss end-user computing, or identify 
organizations either currently engaged in end-user computing or showing a 
capacity for end-user computing at some time in the future.  Indications of 
the capacity for end-user computing would include any two of the following : 
1) previous history of, or ongoing decentralization of computing power 
(moving from mainframes to minicomputers, or moving from minicomputers to 
personal computers or workstations), 2) the purchase of large numbers of
personal computers, workstations and servers, 3) increased computer
training of professional and managerial staff, 4) the installation of
local area networks, 5) investment in 4GL software development tools,
desktop publishing, spreadsheets, or database applications.


<con> Concept(s):

1. End User Computing (EUC)

2. Open Shop Programming

<fac> Factor(s):

<def> Definition(s):

End User Computing - The involvement of non data processing
professionals in the use of information technology.  The direct use of
computer power by professionals and managers to improve productivity.
Data manipulation, support and data processing decision making is the
responsibility of the end user.