People and Technology in the WorkplaceNational Research Council, National Academy of Engineering, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education National Academies Press, 1991. gada 1. febr. - 336 lappuses Quick introduction of new technology is essential to America's competitiveness. But the success of new systems depends on their acceptance by the people who will use them. This new volume presents practical information for managers trying to meld the best in human and technological resources. The volume identifies factors that are critical to successful technology introduction and examines why America lags behind many other countries in this effort. Case studies document successful transitions to new systems and procedures in manufacturing, medical technology, and office automationâ"ranging from the Boeing Company's program to involve employees in decision making and process design, to the introduction of alternative work schedules for Mayo Clinic nurses. This volume will be a practical resource for managers, researchers, faculty, and students in the fields of industry, engineering design, human resources, labor relations, sociology, and organizational behavior. |
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People in the Process | 1 |
Improving the Development Acceptance and Use of New Technol | 15 |
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES | 57 |
Design and Implementation of a Process for a LargeScale System | 89 |
Achieving Excellence Through People Technology and Team | 119 |
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | 131 |
Managing the Ambulatory Care Unit | 159 |
Technology and Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | 171 |
Operations Research in Nurse Scheduling | 189 |
OFFICE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES | 227 |
The Forest Service Information System | 253 |
Introducing a ComputerBased Human Resource System into the | 272 |
Shearson Lehman Commer | 296 |
Contributors | 309 |
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