New information technology and organizational culture
作者研究了办公自动化对组织文化的影响,聚焦于个人工作模式、管理控制和组织结构的变化。作者预测,最显著的变化是组织不再受传统朝九晚五的中央办公室环境限制,计算机和通信技术将因社会和经济压力而放松这些物理约束。作者回顾了关于新技术对组织行为影响的相关研究,并提出了管理层应对即将到来的变化的指导方针。
Predictions of the effects of office automation on organizations vary widely. This article focuses on changes in individual work patterns, management control, and organizational structure that may occur as a result of implementation of office technology. The most significant change predicted is that organizations will no longer be limited by a central office work environment operation between the traditional office work hours of nine and five. Computer and communications technology will facilitate the relaxing of these physical constraints as necessitated by societal and economic pressures. Relevant research to date regarding the effects of the new technology on organizational behavior is reviewed. Management guidelines for preparing for the coming changes are included.