ABSTRACT

First published in 1995, Organizations and Technical Change examines the key changes that have taken place in the external and internal contexts of organizations which have experienced technical change. It reviews and assesses major elements of new technology, including: the development of strategy; the setting of objectives; employee involvement; and the management of the adoption process. Through four case studies, the book considers in detail a variety of approaches and shows how the adoption of technology and the issues involved have changed since the 1980s.

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

part I|106 pages

Adopting new technology

chapter Chapter 2|22 pages

Adopting new technology

Managerial strategies

chapter Chapter 3|46 pages

Why is new technology introduced?

chapter Chapter 4|36 pages

Adopting new technology

Processes of involvement

part II|115 pages

Case studies in new technology adoption

chapter Chapter 5|27 pages

Bramley Building Society

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

Park Hill Building Society

chapter Chapter 7|23 pages

Don Ltd

chapter Chapter 8|23 pages

Meadows & Butler

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

Conclusion