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ISSUES OF MECHANISATION, AUTOMATION AND COMPUTERISATION
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Mechanization
Use of machines
Replace manual labour of animals or humans.
Based on principles of
specialization of tasks
Adherence to specificity
Power, compactness and speed of machine operation.
Example: Farming practices
Organization Structure
close adherence to the chain of command
a functional division of work into specialized activities/job
use of the formal hierarchy for coordination
detailed job descriptions that provide a precise definition of rights, obligations, and technical methods for performing each job
vertical interaction - “supervisor and subordinate”
When Does Mechanization Work
Straight forward task to perform
Stable environment to ensure that the products produced will be appropriate ones
Produce exactly the same product again
Precision is at a premium
Why Not Mechanization
May lead to difficulty in adapting to frequent changes in market condition.
Conflict of individual goals with respect to organizational goals
Dehumanizing effects upon employees at lower level of hierarchy