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| Author: | Davis, A. Cox, T. Beale, D. |
| Title: | Exposure to repetitive computer-based work. |
| Journal: | Personnel Review
1991 : VOL. 20:1, p. 3-12 |
| Index terms: | VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS HEALTH AND SAFETY WORK ORGANIZATION SURVEYS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The implementation of new technology in the workplace has produced some negative responses from employees. Two field surveys investigating the prevalence of repetitive visuaL display unit work in the United Kingdom are discussed and responses from four categories of workers - data entry operators, administrators, programmers and supervisors - are analyzed. Critical psychological variables show that in all cases data entry operators gave more extreme (worse) responses that any other groups. It is concluded that there appears to be widespread evidence of more routine mental tasks having been created as a result of the introduction of new technology. Guidelines are offered to improve working conditions. |
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