Technology and the Transformation of White-collar Work
Title | Technology and the Transformation of White-collar Work PDF eBook |
Author | Robert E. Kraut |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 298 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 9780898596335 |
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.
The Technological Transformation of White Collar Work
Title | The Technological Transformation of White Collar Work PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Elizabeth Baran |
Publisher | |
Pages | 480 |
Release | 1986 |
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The Technological Transformation of White Collar Work
Title | The Technological Transformation of White Collar Work PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Elizabeth Baran |
Publisher | |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 1986 |
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The Transformation of Work?
Title | The Transformation of Work? PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Wood |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Pages | 388 |
Release | 2024-09-02 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1040100155 |
Originally published in 1989, and now reissued with a new preface by the editor, this interdisciplinary study brings together an internationally distinguished group of scholars to shed light about work organization and the effects of new management methods and technologies. The book gives an incisive account of changes in work organization and relations during the latter part of the 20th Century. Accessible and comprehensive, it will be of interest to those in the sociology of work, industrial relations, organization theory, economics, geography and management
Healthy Work
Title | Healthy Work PDF eBook |
Author | Namir Khan |
Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 9780810852853 |
This reference provides an overview of relevant literature to engineers, managers, accountants, occupational health and safety specialists, and industrial hygienists, so that they, and other professionals, can understand what has caused our workplaces to become primary sources of physical and mental illness.
Computer Chips and Paper Clips
Title | Computer Chips and Paper Clips PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 455 |
Release | 1987-02-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0309037271 |
This companion to Volume I presents individually authored papers covering the history, economics, and sociology of women's work and the computer revolution. Topics include the implications for equal employment opportunity in light of new technologies; a case study of the insurance industry and of women in computer-related occupations; a study of temporary, part-time, and at-home employment; and education and retraining opportunities.
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Title | Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 PDF eBook |
Author | Dr. Evren Ersoy |
Publisher | Dr. Evren Ersoy |
Pages | 185 |
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Genre | Business & Economics |
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ABSTRACT There are two major technological revolutions in the history of humanity that have been experienced chronologically and continue until today. These are the society 5.0 and industry 4.0 revolutions. The aim is to carry out professional and academic studies that will enable the invention of related technologies in order to increase the welfare level of humanity and reach the targeted level of welfare within the scope of technology and human values. Therefore, the future of societies will be designed with qualified human resources and innovation paradigm, which are two important factors that will enable humanity to be prosperous and sustainable societies. This study covers the transformation of individuals, societies, businesses and especially government authorities for the society 5.0 and industry 4.0 revolutions that will deeply affect all societies globally. It is explained how qualified human resources will change the future with the effect of new technologies and new jobs in the synthesis of technology and people. In addition, there are propositions about how it will affect the development of societies with science, technology, innovation and R&D studies for the intellectual accumulation of qualified people, and most importantly entrepreneurship ecosystem. There are studies on how societies develop the production economy with the innovation-development model, that classical societies are transformed into learning and rational societies, individuals' learning and development responsibilities change and expectations from them are at a higher level, especially technology and science take place in all areas of business and social life. It has been researched which new talents and skills people should have for new jobs within the scope of child and women entrepreneurs, digital natives, and the future of generation x and y. The innovation paradigm is at the heart of these ability and skill researches in the synthesis of technology and people. It has been determined how to use technology and science power for innovation, local and global effects of innovation, and which mission humanity should lead for the future. In addition, Research has been conducted on the most important agendas of today, including innovative development issues with digitalization and digital transformation technologies, transformation of societies, smart cities, digital countries, the future of societies, digital natives and world citizenship, Turkey's digital transformation roadmap proposition, industry 4.0 technology ecosystem and technology development zones in the digital age. Keywords: technology and human, innovation, digital transformation, industry 4.0, society 5.0, future jobs and technology