'The Leo Computer. A case study in the use of an electronic computer in routine clerical work' in Three Case Studies in Automation

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Three case studies of the impact of specific automation projects by Leo Computers Ltd [J Lyons & Co Ltd], of Shell Refining Co Ltd re introduction of Stanlow Platformer, and Tube Investments Ltd re manufacture of bearing tube. The aim of the studies was to 'obtain close comparisons of methods and operations before and after the introduction of automatic techniques, in order to bring out the technical, economic and managerial consequences of automation and the problems to which it gives rise'. Has sections: 1] 'The history of Leo' - motives for adoption / manual pay roll method / uses of Leo; 2]'The computer at work'; 3] 'The staff' - training / staff problems; 4] 'Other jobs' - orders and stocks /service work /new tasks; 5] 'Technical advantages'; 6] 'Economies'. Appendices deal with installation and operating costs, etc