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Advanced Macroergonomics and Sociotechnical Approaches for Optimal Organizational Performance

Author : Realyvásquez, Arturo
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522571930
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Macroergonomics and Sociotechnical Approaches for Optimal Organizational Performance by : Realyvásquez, Arturo

Download or read book Advanced Macroergonomics and Sociotechnical Approaches for Optimal Organizational Performance written by Realyvásquez, Arturo and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall design and strategies that create work systems within organizations must be evaluated and analyzed in order to ensure that all structures of a company are properly harmonized. Harmonizing all aspects of a company serves to optimize workflow and support all interactions between employees, machines, and software utilized by the company. Advanced Macroergonomics and Sociotechnical Approaches for Optimal Organizational Performance provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of system harmonization and applications within macroergonomics. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as stress-related conditions, organizational culture, and worker health, this book is ideally designed for ergonomists, human resource professionals, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, industrial designers, researchers, industry practitioners, research scientists, and academics seeking current research on the optimization of workflow and work systems.

Command and Control: The Sociotechnical Perspective

Author : Guy H Walker
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1317164040
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Command and Control: The Sociotechnical Perspective written by Guy H Walker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military command and control is not merely evolving, it is co-evolving. Technology is creating new opportunities for different types of command and control, and new types of command and control are creating new aspirations for technology. The question is how to manage this process, how to achieve a jointly optimised blend of socio and technical and create the kind of agility and self-synchronisation that modern forms of command and control promise. The answer put forward in this book is to re-visit sociotechnical systems theory. In doing so, the problems of 21st century command and control can be approached from an alternative, multi-disciplinary and above all human-centred perspective. Human factors (HF) is also co-evolving. The traditional conception of the field is to serve as a conduit for knowledge between engineering and psychology yet 21st century command and control presents an altogether different challenge. Viewing military command and control through the lens of sociotechnical theory forces us to confront difficult questions about the non-linear nature of people and technology: technology is changing, from platform centric to network centric; the interaction with that technology is changing, from prescribed to exploratory; and complexity is increasing, from behaviour that is linear to that which is emergent. The various chapters look at this transition and draw out ways in which sociotechnical systems theory can help to understand it. The sociotechnical perspective reveals itself as part of a conceptual toolkit through which military command and control can be transitioned, from notions of bureaucratic, hierarchical ways of operating to the devolved, agile, self-synchronising behaviour promised by modern forms of command and control like Network Enabled Capability (NEC). Sociotechnical system theory brings with it a sixty year legacy of practical application and this real-world grounding in business process re-engineering underlies the entire book. An attempt has been made to bring a set of sometimes abstract (but no less useful) principles down to the level of easy examples, design principles, evaluation criteria and actionable models. All of these are based on an extensive review of the current state of the art, new sociotechnical/NEC studies conducted by the authors, and insights derived from field studies of real-life command and control. Time and again, what emerges is a realisation that the most agile, self-synchronising component of all in command and control settings is the human.

Sociotechnical Communication in Engineering

Author : Jon Leydens
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131768365X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Sociotechnical Communication in Engineering written by Jon Leydens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection explores why engineering communication constitutes sociotechnical communication. Sociotechnical communication acknowledges that engineering communication occurs not in a vacuum but shapes and is shaped by multiple social forces. Through diverse research cases, the authors show how sociotechnical communication disrupts common myths in engineering communication: the myth that communication can be purely technical and neutral, and that data speak for themselves. The book highlights these myths, considering first how styles, types, and means of sociotechnical communication played pivotal—and differing—roles in the evolution of wind power technology in Denmark and Germany. The role of myth in engineering blogs in also examined, wherein the effect of engineers maintaining "objective" or "neutral" personae, accentuating technical facts over their social relevance, and eschewing controversy, is to decrease public interest in engineering issues. We see the myths emerge again via product development engineers, whose narrow technical roles constrain their identities and may contribute to constraining their design innovation capacities, in contrast to more holistic, flexible spaces that foster innovation. The myths are also apparent in constructing bridges across Millennial-Baby Boomer generational divides, to facilitate engineering collaboration and knowledge transfer among engineers. Finally, the myths are situated in light of related myths and broader research trends in engineering communication. This book was originally published as a special issue of Engineering Studies.

Knowledge Management in the SocioTechnical World

Author : Elayne Coakes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447101871
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Book Synopsis Knowledge Management in the SocioTechnical World by : Elayne Coakes

Download or read book Knowledge Management in the SocioTechnical World written by Elayne Coakes and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows on from Elayne Coakes'previous book in the CSCW series, The New SocioTech (published April 2000). Whereas that book gave a broad introduction to the re-emerging area of sociotechnical design, this one applies these principles specifically to the area of Knowledge Management (KM). KM has been a key tool in ensuring that people and technology work together to optimum effect within organisations for many years, but recent studies have called for a more systemic approach to the topic. This book examines that problem via sociotechnical principles which have recently re-emerged as one of the most widely used approaches to information systems and organisational design. Including contributions from academics and practitioners, this book looks at key aspects of the field such as: - Knowledge management strategy formulation - Knowledge requirements - Case studies from corporate learning environments and industry It will be of interest to practitioners, researchers, and managers who are involved in any aspect of information systems/sociotechnical design or knowledge management. It will also useful for advanced students on information systems or related courses.

Technology and Society

Author : Deborah G. Johnson
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262303388
Total Pages : 853 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Technology and Society written by Deborah G. Johnson and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2008-10-17 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of writings by thinkers ranging from Freeman Dyson to Bruno Latour that focuses on the interconnections of technology, society, and values and how these may affect the future. Technological change does not happen in a vacuum; decisions about which technologies to develop, fund, market, and use engage ideas about values as well as calculations of costs and benefits. This anthology focuses on the interconnections of technology, society, and values. It offers writings by authorities as varied as Freeman Dyson, Laurence Lessig, Bruno Latour, and Judy Wajcman that will introduce readers to recent thinking about technology and provide them with conceptual tools, a theoretical framework, and knowledge to help understand how technology shapes society and how society shapes technology. It offers readers a new perspective on such current issues as globalization, the balance between security and privacy, environmental justice, and poverty in the developing world. The careful ordering of the selections and the editors' introductions give Technology and Society a coherence and flow that is unusual in anthologies. The book is suitable for use in undergraduate courses in STS and other disciplines. The selections begin with predictions of the future that range from forecasts of technological utopia to cautionary tales. These are followed by writings that explore the complexity of sociotechnical systems, presenting a picture of how technology and society work in step, shaping and being shaped by one another. Finally, the book goes back to considerations of the future, discussing twenty-first-century challenges that include nanotechnology, the role of citizens in technological decisions, and the technologies of human enhancement.

Socio-Technical Networks

Author : Fei Hu
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 143980981X
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Socio-Technical Networks written by Fei Hu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are sporadic journal articles on socio-technical networks, there's long been a need for an integrated resource that addresses concrete socio-technical network (STN) design issues from algorithmic and engineering perspectives. Filling this need, Socio-Technical Networks: Science and Engineering Design provides a complete introduction to

Requirements Engineering for Sociotechnical Systems

Author : Jose Luis Mate
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1591405068
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Requirements Engineering for Sociotechnical Systems written by Jose Luis Mate and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a detailed account concerning information society and the challenges and application posed by its elicitation, specification, validation and management: from embedded software in cars to internet-based applications, COTS packages, health-care, and others"--Provided by publisher.

Requirements Engineering for Sociotechnical Systems

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Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1591405084
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Requirements Engineering for Sociotechnical Systems written by and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a detailed account concerning information society and the challenges and application posed by its elicitation, specification, validation and management: from embedded software in cars to internet-based applications, COTS packages, health-care, and others"--Provided by publisher.

Socio-Technical Futures Shaping the Present

Author : Andreas Lösch
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3658271558
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (582 download)

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Book Synopsis Socio-Technical Futures Shaping the Present by : Andreas Lösch

Download or read book Socio-Technical Futures Shaping the Present written by Andreas Lösch and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exploration of ways to conceptualize the shaping of the present by socio‐technical futures is the aim of this volume. Therefore it brings together contributions from Science and Technology Studies and Technology Assessment, which focus all on the question how socio-technical images of the future shape present processes of innovation and transformation starting from empirical case studies and generalizing specific findings or by tackling conceptual questions from the outset. A white paper of 23 authors, which aims to sensitize researchers and practitioners completes the volume.

Dreamscapes of Modernity

Author : Sheila Jasanoff
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022627666X
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Dreamscapes of Modernity written by Sheila Jasanoff and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreamscapes of Modernity offers the first book-length treatment of sociotechnical imaginaries, a concept originated by Sheila Jasanoff and developed in close collaboration with Sang-Hyun Kim to describe how visions of scientific and technological progress carry with them implicit ideas about public purposes, collective futures, and the common good. The book presents a mix of case studies—including nuclear power in Austria, Chinese rice biotechnology, Korean stem cell research, the Indonesian Internet, US bioethics, global health, and more—to illustrate how the concept of sociotechnical imaginaries can lead to more sophisticated understandings of the national and transnational politics of science and technology. A theoretical introduction sets the stage for the contributors’ wide-ranging analyses, and a conclusion gathers and synthesizes their collective findings. The book marks a major theoretical advance for a concept that has been rapidly taken up across the social sciences and promises to become central to scholarship in science and technology studies.

The Next Wave of Sociotechnical Design

Author : Leona Chandra Kruse
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030824055
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Next Wave of Sociotechnical Design written by Leona Chandra Kruse and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2021, held in Kristiansand, Norway, in August 2021.* The 24 revised full research papers, included in the volume together with 6 short contributions and 7 prototype papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: impactful sociotechnical design; problem and contribution articulation; design knowledge for reuse; emerging methods and frameworks for DSR; DSR and governance; the new boundaries of DSR. *Apart from the planned on-site event, the hybrid conference model was explored due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sociotechnical Systems

Author : William A. Pasmore
Publisher : University Associates Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sociotechnical Systems written by William A. Pasmore and published by University Associates Incorporated. This book was released on 1978 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monographic compilation of essays on the use of sociotechnical job design techniques in simultaneous quality of working life and organization development - presents theoretical and practical guidelines for understanding and applying the concepts of sociotechnical systems to job satisfaction, job rotation, job enlargement, work organization, etc. Diagrams, references and statistical tables.

Data-Driven Business Intelligence Systems for Socio-Technical Organizations

Author : Keikhosrokiani, Pantea
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (693 download)

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Download or read book Data-Driven Business Intelligence Systems for Socio-Technical Organizations written by Keikhosrokiani, Pantea and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The convergence of modern technology and social dynamics have shaped the very fabric of today’s organizations, making the role of Business Intelligence (BI) profoundly significant. Data-Driven Business Intelligence Systems for Socio-Technical Organizations delves into the heart of this transformative realm, offering an academic exploration of the tools, strategies, and methodologies that propel enterprises toward data-driven decision-making excellence. Socio-technical organizations, with their intricate interplay between human and technological components, require a unique approach to BI. This book embarks on a comprehensive journey, revealing how BI tools empower these entities to decipher the complexities of their data landscape. From user behavior to social interactions, technological systems to environmental factors, this work sheds light on the multifaceted sources of information that inform organizational strategies. Decision-makers within socio-technical organizations leverage BI insights to discern patterns, spot trends, and uncover correlations that influence operations and the intricate social dynamics within their entities. Research covering real-time monitoring and predictive analytics equips these organizations to respond swiftly to demands and anticipate future trends, harnessing the full potential of data. The book delves into their design, development, and architectural nuances, illuminating these concepts through case studies. This book is ideal for business executives, entrepreneurs, data analysts, marketers, government officials, educators, and researchers.

Socio-Technical Aspects in Security

Author : Simon Parkin
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031101839
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Socio-Technical Aspects in Security written by Simon Parkin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-13 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes revised selected papers from the refereed conference proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Socio-Technical Aspects in Security and Trust, STAST 2021, held in conjunction with ESORICS, the European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, as a virtual event, in October 2021. The 10 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: web and apps; context and modelling; and from the present to the future.

Designing Healthcare That Works

Author : Mark Ackerman
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128125845
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Designing Healthcare That Works written by Mark Ackerman and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designing Healthcare That Works: A Sociotechnical Approach takes up the pragmatic, messy problems of designing and implementing sociotechnical solutions which integrate organizational and technical systems for the benefit of human health. The book helps practitioners apply principles of sociotechnical design in healthcare and consider the adoption of new theories of change. As practitioners need new processes and tools to create a more systematic alignment between technical mechanisms and social structures in healthcare, the book helps readers recognize the requirements of this alignment. The systematic understanding developed within the book’s case studies includes new ways of designing and adopting sociotechnical systems in healthcare. For example, helping practitioners examine the role of exogenous factors, like CMS Systems in the U.S. Or, more globally, helping practitioners consider systems external to the boundaries drawn around a particular healthcare IT system is one key to understand the design challenge. Written by scholars in the realm of sociotechnical systems research, the book is a valuable source for medical informatics professionals, software designers and any healthcare providers who are interested in making changes in the design of the systems. Encompasses case studies focusing on specific projects and covering an entire lifecycle of sociotechnical design in healthcare Provides an in-depth view from established scholars in the realm of sociotechnical systems research and related domains Brings a systematic understanding that includes ways of designing and adopting sociotechnical systems in healthcare

Sociotechnical Systems: Factors in Analysis, Design, and Management

Author : Kenyon B. De Greene
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sociotechnical Systems: Factors in Analysis, Design, and Management written by Kenyon B. De Greene and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systems theories, concepts, dynamics, and problems; Systems methodology; Types of sociotechnical systems with examination of representative cases; Is anybody listening? The supreme challenge.

Context Sensitive Health Informatics: Human and Sociotechnical Approaches

Author : M.-C. Beuscart-Zéphir
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1614992932
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Context Sensitive Health Informatics: Human and Sociotechnical Approaches written by M.-C. Beuscart-Zéphir and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2013-09-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthcare information technologies are now routinely deployed in a variety of healthcare contexts. These contexts differ widely, but the smooth integration of IT systems is crucial, so the design, implementation, and evaluation of safe, effective, efficient and easy to adopt health informatics involves careful consideration of both human and organizational factors. This book presents the proceedings of the Context Sensitive Health Informatics (CSHI) conference, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in August 2013. The theme of this year’s conference is human and sociotechnical approaches. The Human Factors approach is distinctly design-driven and aims to optimize performance, safety and users’ sense of well-being associated with their use of a system through the application of user-centered systems design and evaluation. The papers and presentations included here are grouped under the topics: patients and IT; usability test and evaluation; work tasks and related contexts; human factors and simulation; and context and systems design, and outline theories and models for studying contextual issues and insights related to how health information technologies can be better designed to accommodate different healthcare contexts. Healthcare organizations, health policy makers and regulatory bodies globally are starting to acknowledge this essential role of human and organizational factors for safe and effective health information technology. This book will be of interest to all those involved in improving the quality of healthcare worldwide.