Aspects on the Development of the New Computer Technology in Indonesia as a Developing Country

摘要

The development of computer technology has been advancing faster than that of Indonesia as a new nation. This fast advancement of computer technology resulted in the realization today, that the acceptance of the computer is critical to survival. Indonesia faces several problems that are sometimes difficult ot overcome due to cultural and economic factors that are common to developing countries. This thesis will try to discuss the problems that accompany the acceptance of the computer as a new tool in Indonesia. A brief review of the historical, psychological and sociological background of the Indonesian people, its society and its way of life, in relation to the world outside is presented. An analysis is made of the perceptions of Indonesian workers, directors and managers, with recommendations as to how the usage of computers can be accelerated with minimum friction to the organization.