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Story: Low-tech bosses 'wasting' IT investment

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What do you expect in a country that leaves the decision making to the accountants ! How many high-teck accountants have you met ?
This is not sour grapes, just a concise example of the usual decision making procedure in the UK.
I WAS the Computer Systems Manager at a manufacturing plant, I knew which new system we SHOULD purchase and implement BUT was never invited to sit in on any board level decision making regarding the new super-dooper all problem solving new IT system, at least that's what the MD advised the Chairman ! (bet you've never heard that one before !) The new system was agreed upon but was NEVER implemented fully before the penny dropped and it was replaced at great cost in terms of cash, credability of the company and the decision making ability of the owner.

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