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Human Resources and Technology

In: Human Resources, Employment and Development Volume 2: Concepts, Measurement and Long-Run Perspective

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  • H. H. Rosenbrock

    (Manchester University)

Abstract

This paper will consider one aspect of the way in which human resources — the skills and abilities of people — are harnessed to the needs of modern technology. The distinguishing feature of this technology is the way in which it has continually reduced the demands which it makes on human effort and skill in the production process. Skill is still required in the design and development of new plants, and in the maintenance and management of existing plants. But wherever skill is still needed, the resources of technological development are devoted to eliminating it. The microprocessor will to all appearances allow a large new step in this direction.

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  • H. H. Rosenbrock, 1983. "Human Resources and Technology," International Economic Association Series, in: Paul Streeten & Harry Maier (ed.), Human Resources, Employment and Development Volume 2: Concepts, Measurement and Long-Run Perspective, chapter 17, pages 345-354, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:intecp:978-1-349-17203-0_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-17203-0_17
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