...Brian Mathews English 101 Hofreiter 4-2-13 Technology Taking Our Jobs In the 19th century, The British textile industry was one of the main contributors to the start of the Industrial Revolution. Many self-employed British tailors found themselves out of work with no way to earn income through their profession. It forced tailors out of their jobs because Britain’s textile industry was more efficient than a self employed tailor and the quality was still pretty high. They became obsolete very quickly and if they didn’t find another job, the children and families of these tailors would soon starve or become homeless. As more technologies were invented during the Industrial Revolution, more and more professions became outdated which forced many people to become unemployed. What people don’t realize is that we are still facing the same problem 200 years later. Technology is slowly replacing human jobs in order to make production and services cheaper and more efficient. Based on history, becoming replaced by a machine is inevitable to many people in many areas of work. Although technology is creating jobs, at the same time it is killing them off at an even greater rate. Many people are finding themselves no longer needed to carry out the same job that would be impossible without them 15 years ago. “In the United States, half of the 7.5 million jobs lost during the Great Recession paid middle-class wages, and the numbers...
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...Class: Principles of Supervision Instructor: Mike Ross Student: Supervision project 1 September 24th, 2011 Job Requirements for Automation Technology Supervision * Should have sufficient knowledge in logic based programming. * Needs to work well in team situations while giving good advice to other programmers, and assembly personnel. * Must be very proficient in Microsoft office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Must be able to travel to customers locations. * Needs to assist workers in trouble shooting conditions of new technologies. * Must have high ethical standards, and must transfer those standards on to his/her subordinates. * Must be able to analyze production data to determine if goals are being met. * Continuous improvement is needed in the automation industry, plans and goals must be constantly adjusted to account for this. * Must be able to follow and fall within a budget. She/he must also come up with a fair price when creating a budget for a project. * She/he must have Entrepreneurial tendencies, and must be able to help in developing new technology along with help from other engineers. * Must be able to form efficient and productive teams when planning a project. * Sales skills are required when dealing with customers. * She/he must be able to delegate work out to their subordinates when things in the shop start to become busy. * Must be able to determine when more help is needed in the...
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...Introduction Internet and new technologies have shaped the world and its history. While human kind is increasingly dependent on technology and internet, communication and jobs are being affected as the need of human interaction at local businesses is slowly phasing out. This research project will try to answer a fundamental question: how does technology affect jobs and communication? According to Daniel Stockhaus, Editor Chief of Ligo.co.uk, individuals across the United States, as well as the whole world, are talking on the phone less than ever in history. In fact, the average phone call is now 50% shorter than it was 5 years ago (Stockhaus, 2009). Another impact technology has had on communication, is the fact that face to face interaction has decreased by 9%. All this data shows a downward trend in human communication, which poses threats not only to humankind but also to businesses and the way our world functions. The increasing reduction in human interactions is causing economists and experts in the job market to evaluate how this trend will impact job growth and the overall basics of human nature. One of the experts who has spent many years in researching the relation between technology and jobs is David Rotman, editor and journalist for MIT Technology Review. According to an interview David Rotman conducted with Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson, David Rotman has found that technology plays a big role in the automation of jobs, which result in less jobs and a society more...
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...(CAHRS) 5-1-1997 Impact of Information Technology on Employee Attitudes: A Longitudinal Field Study Patrick M. Wright Cornell University K. Michele Kacmar Florida State University Gary C. McMahan University of Texas at Arlington Karen Jansen Texas A&M University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp Part of the Technology and Innovation Commons Thank you for downloading an article from DigitalCommons@ILR. Support this valuable resource today! This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) at DigitalCommons@ILR. It has been accepted for inclusion in CAHRS Working Paper Series by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@ILR. For more information, please contact hlmdigital@cornell.edu. Impact of Information Technology on Employee Attitudes: A Longitudinal Field Study Abstract This longitudinal study examined the impact of an information technology system on the job and employee attitudes in a parts distribution center for a Fortune 500 company. Data were collected prior to, during, and following the implementation of an automated information technology system. Results of both the within subjects (N=24) and between subjects (N=58) analyses indicated that the automated technology reduced motivational and increased mechanistic aspects of the job as well as reduced employee attitudes. Keywords study, information, technology, job, employee, attitude, subject, work,...
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...It’s no secret that technology has completely changed the world we live in, and the use of technology is growing at an exponential rate. The use of technology within the work place is no different, and has many effects on the different aspects of a job. Clerical work has by tradition been manual processing, organizing, distributing, and maintaining different information for an organization but as technology continues to enter the work force, clerical jobs are being affected in a variety of ways. “Technology can change not only the content of jobs but also the number of clerical jobs” (Hodson & Sullivan pg. 316). It can be argued that technology will lead to both job growth and job elimination in regards to clerical work. Clerical work can consists of a lot of record keeping and coordination, and some aspects of the job can be done completely by computer now which may lead to the displacement of some clerical workers. The jobs that are likely to see the biggest decline are the non-customer facing jobs like switch board operators or typists. Deskilling may occur because the tasks that once needed to be completed manually are now completed by a machine or computer. Because the worker in this case is no longer using his/her skills, they become deskilled and automation takes over. Inevitably, this may lead to these jobs becoming obsolete and ultimately eliminated. In contrast, many clerical jobs should stay strong even with the implementation of new technology because of the human...
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...Technology is used to enhance human beings physically and intellectually, however many people is discovering that that technology is a two-edged sword; the benefits are equally balanced by the downsides. It is said that particular jobs will inevitably disappear as a result of technological advancements threatening the importance of the job. Today, many jobs such as ATMs replace bank tellers, answering machines replace operators, and insightful descriptions of the product on Internet shopping sites replace salesmen. Many have considered the downsides to technology and decided that IT advancements are not all beneficial to society. Even though machines and technology have replaced the jobs that were once done by human beings, the jobs have not been eliminated; they are merely changed in a way that humans no longer carry on the task. Technology has also changed jobs in a way so that it makes it easier to human beings to do their work. An example is how humans exploit the usefulness of machines to mass-produce products and food. Engineers are also hired to develop ways in order to enhance the already existing technology. Despite social issues surrounding the idea of computers replacing humans, many people would agree that if a job is taken over by a machine that is incapable of independent thought, the job is not suitable for a human being who have the ability to do so. Technology helps eradicate useless jobs and decreases labor costs, but it also creates new jobs. An example of this...
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...Journal ofEngineering and Technology Management, 10 (1993) 229-264 229 Elsevier Impacts of programmable manufacturing technology: A review of recent studies and contingency formulation Jeffrey K. Liker”, Ann Majchrzakb and Thomas Choi” “Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA bZnstitute for Safety and Systems Management and Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA Abstract This paper reviews the literature on the social impacts of programmable manufacturing technology (PMT). Several perspectives on the social impact of technology are identified ranging from simple additive models that view technology as having a set of individual and independent causal impacts to a contingency perspective which views the impact of technology as dependent on technical and organizational characteristics. The paper statistically summarizes 30 empirical studies within the 1986-1990 period and finds common trends in findings as well as contradictory evidence. The common trends are that PMT tends to lead to more organic organizations, but also meets with negative employee attitudes, stress, and perceptions of reduced job security and mobility. The contradictory evidence is that most studies report simple, additive effects, while a substantial portion find that the impacts depend on a wide range of contingency variables. The authors argue that simplistic views of PMT as being...
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...known as a place where people could fulfill their hopes and dreams by finding jobs that were readily available. These jobs not only fulfilled such high American hopes and dreams, but also became a big factor in increasing economic activity. However, during the past decade, economic activity has suffered and fallen. The fall of economic activity led to economic recession. Manufacturing companies expanded their production overseas to get cheaper labor. Today, finding work in America has become very challenging, but it does not mean that America is no longer the place of hopes and dreams that it once was. To make dreams and hopes come true, Americans need a stable income. Even though creating jobs to fulfill this need has becomes more difficult throughout the years, America still provides this hope, despite its limited resources. Such natural resources include sunlight, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal energy. These renewable resources can replace carbon resources and that is why our government promotes these green investments. Al Gore understands our economic situation, so he has proposed a plan that can solve our current financial crisis. He believes that if we save the environment, our economy also can be saved. In this paper, I will argue that focusing investments heavily on our natural resources will attract investors and create jobs. Promoting green technology and investing in clean energy technologies and green programs will not only create a better environment, but equally...
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...TOPICS For every advantage to using technology, there’s a disadvantage and both sides apply to your workforce. Despite the pros and cons of the impact of technology, businesses discover better ways to run their organizations with technology than without. Technology impacts your employees in numerous ways from building employees’ skills to offering new ways of communicating with each other. 1. Efficiency A significant impact technology has on employees is that it improves job efficiency. Employees are able to complete their job tasks using more efficient methods. The results are greater accuracy, timeliness and usually less strain for employees whose jobs previously included labor-intensive functions. For example, employees who use software applications are better able to produce reports, spreadsheets and other documents with greater ease and more interesting presentation. Similarly, the physical requirements for production workers may be minimized with the help of technology, such as production-related robotics and computers to streamline product assembly. Communication The use of technology for communication closes the gap between some employees, yet widens the distance between others. The advent of email, video conferences, webinars and social networking underlies connectivity between colleagues, whether they’re in the same office, across town or across the Atlantic. On the other hand, electronic messaging and other forms of technology-based communication are often substituted...
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...Elements of Organizational Behavior The key elements in organizational behavior are people, structure, technology and the external elements in which the organization operates. When people join together in an This watermark does not appear in the registered version - http://www.clicktoconvert.com organization to accomplish an objective, some kind of infrastructure is required. People also use technology to help get the job done, so there is an interaction of people, structure and technology. In addition, these elements are influenced by the external environment, and they influence it. Each o f the four elements o f organizational behavior will be considered briefly. 1.3.1 People People make up the internal social system of the organization. They consist of individuals and groups, and large groups as well as small ones. People are the living, thinking, feelings beings who created the organizations. It exists to achieve their objectives. Organizations exist to serve people. People do not exist to serve organizations. The work force is one of the critical resources t hat need to be managed. In managing human resources, managers have to deal with: i) Individual employee who are expected to perform the tasks allotted to them ii) Dyadic relationships such as superior-subordinate interactions iii) Groups who work as teams and have the responsibility for getting the job done, iv) People out side the organization system such as customers and government officials 1.3.2...
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...Cody Hudson Professor Michelle Grady Communications Cluster 21 March 2013 Brave New World: Technology and the End of Jobs “Brave New World” is a phrase said many times by people, since Aldous Huxley wrote the novel Brave New World in 1932, every time a greater technology, for anything, comes about; not necessarily referring to Huxley’s book, but more referring to the fact that modern technology is becoming so great that it will/or has downsized companies by replacing the human element. Sure jobs are lost, but is this a bad thing? One would have to really dive into the question and do some in-depth research and analysis to figure out the answer, but maybe there is not a right answer? Whether greater technology advances are better or not, one thing is for certain; people will lose jobs because of it. Auto plant workers, factories, coal miners, farming, telephone operators, cashiers, tollbooth collectors, and bankers: These are just a few examples of jobs that are being replaced by greater technology in our present day, even some earlier on. Yes, this is a bad thing for the people employed by those jobs, but maybe for the “greater good,” whatever that term, used by many optimistic people, is really supposed to mean, the same technology that ended those jobs will create more jobs or even better jobs--who knows? Maybe the advances in technology aren’t needed, but created because of corporate greed, to minimize a company’s cost to employees and fatten the wallets of the suits...
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...Since the beginning of time, technology has been used to change the way society operates. People viewed technology as something to make everyday life easier, when in reality, individuals are adapting to the environment, including adaptations to the technology in use. Today, there is so much new technology introduced to the world at a rate that seems like every minute. Society has to continually adapt to this new technology, teaching the younger generations how to use it so they can pass those skills on to others. Technology has become so prevalent in society today that it has seemingly taking over people's lives. Due to society’s dependence on it, technology is causing people to lose critical social and workplace skills. With the introduction...
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...responsibility Granting authority creating accountability Manager Manager Subordinates Subordinates Subordinates Subordinates Subordinates Subordinates For example, the subordinate may have had special training in developing information system or may be more familiar with a particular product or geographic area. Delegation also helps develop subordinates. By participating in decision making and problem solving, subordinates learn about overall operations and improve their managerial skills. Parts of delegation process: There are three parts of delegation process. 01. The manager assigns responsibility or gives the subordinate a job to do. The assignment of responsibility might range from telling a subordinate a job to do. The assignment of responsibility might range from telling a subordinate to prepare to place the person in charge of task force. 02. The...
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...Paper In a recent survey of young adults ages 18-24, 90% of them said that the new innovations in technology has made their lives easier. Technology is the backbone of society and without it our lives would be so much harder. Certain transportation advancements would’ve never been made and many people would be out of jobs. Imagine how tired everyone would be if we needed to walk everywhere and hand write everything. Technology helps society because it makes our lives easier, creates jobs and helps with transportation. Technology is making our lives so much easier. For example entertainment is a whole new ballgame. An author states that “the entertainment media has progressed because of advancements in technology. Movies, songs, and games are just a few clicks away”(Oak). This quote shows that technology is booming and we have come so far. Another way that it makes our lives easier is that communication is simpler. Oak (2014) suggests that cell phones are widened and more convenient for long distance and mobile use. Letters are no longer modern and text messages and emails are the simplest means of communication (Oak). This quote tells us that technology has made communication more modern, thus, making our lives easier. Technology has also created jobs for people. Author Niki Denison said explained that in 1991 the fall of the Soviet Union left many people without jobs and how tens of thousands of people are making a living by selling cell phone minutes on the streets...
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...Table of Contents Abstract 3 What is IT 4 Culture 4-5 Language 5 Do not be left behind 5 Job Outlook 5-6 Annual income 6-7 Schooling 8 References 9-10 Abstract This report is going to cover Professional Language and Culture in the Information Technology (IT) field. It also includes a brief description of what the IT field is. Along with the job outlook projected from 2008 through 2018. One of the most important things in the IT field is to keep up to date with the latest trends. There is a chart covering the annual income of some of the careers in the field. As well as a chart that covers the annual total cost of tuition and fees for some of the best online schools. Professional Language and Culture Report What is Information Technology (IT)? IT is an acronym for “Information Technology” and you pronounce it by saying the letters individually. IT is anything related to computing such as the internet, hardware, software, networking, and even the people it takes to operate and maintain the systems. Almost all large companies have their own IT department that manage the computers, servers, networks, security, and anything else that falls into their area of expertise (Techterms, 2011). Culture According to a blog, by La Salle, “Culture has been a constant worry in the Information Technology (IT) field, since it has been observed that culture can influence on the success of IT adoption and usage” (2010). More often than not the professionals...
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