People and Technology in the Workplace

✍ Scribed by National Research Council; National Academy of Engineering; Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Publisher: National Academies Press
Year: 1991
Tongue: English
Leaves: 335
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Quick introduction of new technology is essential to America's competitiveness. But the success of new systems depends on their acceptance by the people who will use them. This new volume presents practical information for managers trying to meld the best in human and technological resources. The volume identifies factors that are critical to successful technology introduction and examines why America lags behind many other countries in this effort. Case studies document successful transitions to new systems and procedures in manufacturing, medical technology, and office automation?ranging from the Boeing Company's program to involve employees in decision making and process design, to the introduction of alternative work schedules for Mayo Clinic nurses. This volume will be a practical resource for managers, researchers, faculty, and students in the fields of industry, engineering design, human resources, labor relations, sociology, and organizational behavior.

✦ Subjects

Technological innovations -- Economic aspects -- United States -- Congresses. ; Employees -- Effect of technological innovations on -- United States -- Congresses. ; Manufacturing industries -- Technological innovations -- United States -- Case studies -- Congresses. ; Medical technology -- United States -- Case studies -- Congresses. ; Office practice -- Automation -- Case studies -- Congresses.

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