Information processing and some implications for more effective manpower programs

This brief paper will focus on the tremendous potential which now exists for the development of a more rational and effective technique for dealing with problems of manpower utilization. This topic should call for a far more detailed and sophisticated treatment than it is about to receive from me. For this, I must apologize, both to this audience and my own conscience. I feel, however, that the opportunity should be taken to outline to this particular audience the sort of information processing system which I feel must be developed if we are to have a more effective means for dealing with the growing manpower problem in the U.S.