ABSTRACT

This book looks at what has actually happened when new technology has been deployed in an industrial and commercial environment. It considers the economic impact of new technology on three groups of organisations: firms, governments and trade unions.

part I|25 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|11 pages

Competitiveness

part II|63 pages

Effects of New Technology

chapter 3|12 pages

Material Effects

chapter 7|13 pages

Effects of New Technology on Skills

part III|57 pages

Challenges

chapter 8|18 pages

Challenges to Firms

chapter 9|15 pages

Challenges To Government

chapter 10|14 pages

Challenges to Trade Unions

chapter 11|8 pages

Conclusions