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1st Edition

Information Technology and Workplace Democracy

Edited By Martin Beirne, Harvey Ramsay Copyright 1992
294 Pages
by Routledge

294 Pages
by Routledge

294 Pages
by Routledge
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The revolution in new technology gave rise to new work patterns and improved productivity, all of which affect the management of human resources. Expectations for increased efficiency have not always been fulfilled because of the problems that have arisen in workings of labour relations. How can management maximize the benefits of these technologies while co-operating with their employees? How... Read more

1. Manna or Monstrous Regiment? Technology, Control and Democracy in the Workplace Martin Beirne and Harvie Ramsay 2. Electronics: A 'Culture' of Participation? Patricia Findlay 3. A Creative Offensive? Participative Systems Design and the Question of Control Martin Beirne and Harvie Ramsay 4. The Intelligent Office and the Locus of Control Peter Bain and Chris Baldry 5. Computerizing the Council: IT, Jobs and Employee Influence in a Local Authority Harvie Ramsay, Chris Baldry, Anne Connolly and Cliff Lockyer 6. Technology and Banking: The Use of Information Technology Peter Cressey 7. Gender, Technology and Democracy at Work Lynn Valentine 8. Trade Union Involvement and Influence Over Technological Decisions Stephen Deery 9. Trade Unions and New Technology: European Experience and Strategic Questions Peter Cressey

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Martin Beirne

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