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- Title
Computer Effect Upon Managerial Jobs.
- Authors
Schwitter, Joseph P.
- Abstract
Concerning the impact of automation on managerial jobs, the following prediction is provocative. "By 1985, we will possess the technical capability required to handle most managerial jobs with machines." Leavitt and Whisler foresee as a consequence of automation an increasing gulf between the few middle managers that are left over and the top executives. These statements seem to foreshadow widespread technological unemployment for numerous managers. They also suggest that the content of managerial jobs will become simpler. On the other hand, MacNiece, speaking of "automatic computers" in connection with the production control manager's job, predicts a change toward greater difficulties and complexities. Such conflicting predictions call for empirical studies. More facts should be known about the extent and the characteristics of changes in managerial jobs due to the introduction and use of computers. This would help in recruitment, training, payment, and the establishment of performance standards.
- Subjects
OFFICE practice automation; MIDDLE managers; EXECUTIVES; AUTOMATION; COMPUTERS; EFFECT of technological innovations on labor supply; HUMAN-computer interaction; TECHNOLOGICAL unemployment; INDUSTRIAL efficiency; COMPUTER systems; MANAGEMENT science
- Publication
Academy of Management Journal, 1965, Vol 8, Issue 3, p233
- ISSN
0001-4273
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/254792