Excerpt from Office Automation: The Dynamics of a Technological Boondoggle, May 1980
Based on this reasonably informed perspective, I detest what I now foresee as the future Of Office automation.
The smart money in the technological sweepstakes now rests on two entries: decision-support systems and true automation. Again and again, experts tout the advantages of these totally integrated approaches to Office automation and contrast them with the incremental advantages of word processing. But, what is the inevitable result Of these particular technologies which are currently being chosen?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful analysis of office automation's potential impact on society. The author argues that the current technological path, emphasizing decision support systems and automation, will exacerbate inequality and reduce job satisfaction. However, the book also proposes a humanistic alternative that prioritizes collaboration, feedback, and meaningful work. Drawing on organizational psychology and case studies, the author explores the assumptions and biases that shape technological development in offices. The book's analysis is relevant to managers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of work and technology's role in shaping society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332272549_0
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