Technology Life Cycles and Human Resources
Published on 11. June 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-0-8191-8504-4 (ISBN)
Description
A dynamic new framework for understanding the impact of technological change on jobs, workers and communities where production life cycle models are applied to human resource planning. Using case materials and field research from almost 200 international firms, the author demonstrates the impact of technological change on skill requirements and jobs in the workplace. Highlighted areas are the critical role of managers in determining the impact of technological change; the importance of a diversified employment base and how educators and employers can promote the institutional and curricular mix that best meets the evolving needs of the community they serve. Originally titled ^IFacilitating Technological Change and published by Ballinger in 1988.
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In a literature too often characterized by grand (and bland) generalizations, this nuanced and concrete approach to the subject is a godsend. -- Bennett Harrison, Carnegie Mellon University ...a masterful compilation of the state-of-the-art of technology planning for labor. The skill-training life cycle is an innovative concept, meshing technological change and job impacts, that remains valuable for the 1990s. -- Edeard J. Malecki, University of Florida ...a masterful compilation of the state-of-the-art of technology planning for labor. The "skill-training life cycle" is an innovative concept, meshing technological change and job impacts, that remains valuable for the 1990s. -- Edeard J. Malecki, University of Florida In a literature too often characterized by grand (and bland) generalizations, this nuanced and concrete approach to the subject is a godsend. -- Bennett Harrison, Carnegie Mellon UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8191-8504-4 (9780819185044)
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Person
Patricia Flynn is Professor of Economics at Bentley College, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Institute for Research and Faculty Development.