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 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 494g ISBN:9780815355694 ISBN 10: 0815355696 Series:Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology Pages: 354 Publication Date:28 January 2020 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:Paperback 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