This book, originally published in 1987, evaluates the human and managerial implications of new office information technology, based on the actual experiences of organisations using the new technology. A variety of issues are examined including those centred on the role of the manger, producitivity, unemployment, physical and mental health. Major emphasis is placed on describing and discussing the implementation of new technology and ways of utilization which maximise benefits.
By:
Richard J. Long Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United States Volume: 30 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780815355595 ISBN 10: 0815355599 Series:Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology Pages: 354 Publication Date:27 March 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction 2. The Office and its Context 3. New Office Technology and Communication 4. Teleworking 5. New Office Technology and Decision-making 6. Effects on Clerical and Secretarial Employees 7. Managerial Roles and Orgnisation Structure 9. Implementation: Issues, Processes, Policies 10. Conclusion: Promise, Progress and Problems