Technology and the Transformation of White-Collar Work
Published on 1. February 1987
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-89859-633-5 (ISBN)
Description
The introduction of new technology and communication to businesses is forever altering the roles and responsibilities of the white- collar workers. This unique collection from authors in such diverse disciplines as psychology, computer science, sociology, history, communication, and public policy, discusses the ways in which these changes have and are effecting the workplace and the employees while speculating on future changes and effects.
Of special significance are the methods suggested for introducing information technology into the workplace. These new methods will increase the quality and quantity of goods and services produced while increasing the quality of working life for employees.
Of special significance are the methods suggested for introducing information technology into the workplace. These new methods will increase the quality and quantity of goods and services produced while increasing the quality of working life for employees.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Mahwah
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89859-633-5 (9780898596335)
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Content
Contents: Part I:Social Impact of White Collar Technology. R.E. Kraut, Social Issues and White-Collar Technology: An Overview. D. Chamot, Electronic Work and the White Collar Employee. P. Murolo, White Collar Woman and the Rationalization of Clerical Work. S. Iacono, R. Kling, Changing Office Technologies and Transformations of Clerical Work. R.L. Feldberg, E.N. Glenn, Technology and the Transformation of Clerical Work. R. Kraft, Computers and the Automation of Work. R. Kraut, Predicting the Use of Technology: The Case of Telework. M.H. Olson, Telework: Practical Experience and Future Prospects. Part II:Implementing Technology in the Office. T. Bikson, Understanding the Implementation of Office Automation. J.H. Bair, User Needs for Office Systems Solutions. J.L. Blomberg, Social Interaction and Office Communication: Effects of User Evaluations on New Technologies. J.C. Taylor, Job Design and Quality of Working Life. N. Bjorn-Andersen, D. Kjaergaard, Choices En Route to the Office of Tomorrow.