Abstract:
The purpose of this honors thesis is two-fold in nature; to involve and familiarize the author in the use of microcomputers, and to produce a product that can be used in a "real world" situation. Microcomputers are fast becoming a permanent fixture in the business world of today. This author can personally verify this fact through his personal interviewing process dating from the Fall of 1984 to the present. In each interview, the question that came up most often was, "Have you done any work involving the use of personal computers?". The answer was always the same, "No, Ball State does not offer any classes dealing with microcomputers". As the honors thesis is supposed to carry one above and beyond the scope of ordinary classwork° it became apparent that a project involving microcomputers would be most beneficial. This project was also designed so that the author would be exposed to a true business situation. This particular project format will enable one to use skills learned in the classroom to gain valuable experience in the area of communication and analysis.
