Information Technology and Workplace Democracy
Information Technology and Workplace Democracy by Martin Beirne, published by Taylor & Francis Limited in March 2018, explores the intersection of technology and labor relations. This edition, comprising 294 pages, delves into how advancements in technology have transformed work patterns and productivity, while also highlighting the challenges that arise in managing human resources. The book addresses critical questions regarding the role of management in leveraging these technologies and the involvement of trade unions in decision-making processes related to new systems.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of strategies in information technology as they relate to labor relations, informed by contributions from experts in industrial sociology, human resource management, and organizational behavior. The text examines both the successes and shortcomings of these strategies, with a focus on various industries, including case studies in electronics and banking. Additionally, it considers broader issues such as public sector work, gender, and race, providing empirical evidence to support its findings. This book serves as a resource for understanding the complexities of integrating technology within workplace dynamics.
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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 far are trade unions involved in the decisions as companies adopt new technology? Is the workforce consulted in systems design? This book, originally published in 1992 looks at the problems of developing strategies in information technology when considering labour relations. Experts in industrial sociology, human resource management and organizational behaviour assess the achievements and failures, including consideration of issues such as public sector work, gender and race. Drawing on empirical evidence, the contributors cover a wide range of industries including case studies in electronics and banking, together with international comparisons.
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