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Harteis, Christian, Ed. – Professional and Practice-based Learning, 2018
This edited volume brings together researchers from various disciplines (i.e. education, psychology, sociology, economy, information technology, engineering) discussing elementary changes at workplaces occurring through digitalization, and reflecting on educational challenges for individuals, organizations, and society. The latest developments in…
Descriptors: Computer Use, Change, Work Environment, Information Technology
Swift, Richard; Leneway, Robert – 1985
A Computer Integrated Manufacturing System may make it possible for severely disabled people to custom design, machine, and manufacture either wood or metal parts. Programmable automation merges computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, computer aided engineering, and computer integrated manufacturing systems with automated production…
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Employment Opportunities, Man Machine Systems
Walsh, Huber M. – 1985
This presentation addresses three basic social issues generated by the computer revolution. The first section, "Money Matters," focuses on the economic effects of computer technology. These include the replacement of workers by fully automated machines, the threat to professionals posed by expanded access to specialized information, and the…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Computers, Economic Change
Conklin, Nancy Faires; Reder, Stephen – 1985
This paper was designed to assist educators and employers as they plan curricula in language and communication skills for students and employees entering, or experiencing a transition to, automated work settings. The strategies presented in this paper may be adaptable to secondary school business skills and basic English courses, pre-employment…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Automation, Communication Skills, Educational Needs
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Stohr, Edward A.; And Others – Journal of Management Information Systems, 1987
Six papers dealing with decision support and knowledge based systems are presented. Five of the papers are concerned in some way with the use of artificial intelligence techniques in individual or group decision support. The sixth paper presents empirical results from the use of a group decision support system. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Brainstorming, Decision Making, Expert Systems
Mitchell, Bill – 1986
This document contains 12 outlines that forecast the office of the future. The outlines cover the following topics: (1) office automation definition and objectives; (2) functional categories of office automation software packages for mini and mainframe computers; (3) office automation-related software for microcomputers; (4) office automation…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computers, Data Processing