Can U.S. industrial workers handle advanced technology?

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1989

Abstract

Despite fears concerning the ability of American industrial workers to operate new computerized technology. American manufacturing has been introducing and successfully operating all sorts of advanced technology in the past half-dozen years, with a concomitant increase in productivity. Based upon history and the experience of companies that have introduced computerized technology, we maintain that American industrial workers are capable of handling new technology. We also are optimistic that this will continue to be the case in the future, because, given a declining demand for labor and higher manufacturing wages, industry will be able to attract the types of workers it will need. Companies, moreover, will help their employees to be capable of handling advanced technology through continuous training to upgrade skills and motivating them to perform through the provision of more meaningful jobs, autonomy in carrying out those jobs, and involvement in decision-making with respect to them.

Identifier

0024888835 (Scopus)

Publication Title

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Technology and Society Division Publication TS

First Page

263

Last Page

270

Volume

2

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