A History of the Information Machine , p.251 W e'll be able to see what's happening. Not only will we have numbers, but we'll be able to see the dynamics for yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Using the projection capability, you can see immediately the impact on earnings or the portfolio. We'll be able to see the business through the terminal. W ith the data-base environment, there is one information system for all to see .
Tasks become more comprehensive.
You can see the whole, not just the part. People will need a broader skill base to take more of a helicopter view . T he new technology makes you look at the whole. Tasks become more comprehensive as a result. You need to know where to look for what you need and how to get it.