TY - BOOK AU - National Academy of Engineering AU - National Research Council TI - People and Technology in the Workplace SN - 978-0-309-04583-4 DO - 10.17226/1860 PY - 1991 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/1860/people-and-technology-in-the-workplace PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Behavioral and Social Sciences AB - 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 automation—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. ER -