

34: Sociotechnical Systems - Trist and Bamforth (Part 1)
5 snips Sep 18, 2017
The podcast discusses the social and psychological consequences of a technological change in the coal-mining industry. It explores the importance of recognizing the social impacts of transformational change in organizations and highlights the significance of social cohesion and connection among workers. The dangers of isolation and impersonal control in work environments are discussed, as well as the challenges faced by managers in bureaucratization. The episode draws parallels with historical mining communities and the gig economy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Work of Trist and Bamforth
02:47 • 9min
Exploring the Growth of a Middle Layer and Technological Changes in an Organization
11:46 • 3min
The Importance of Social Fabric in Work Environments
15:01 • 8min
The Dangers of Isolation and Impersonal Control in Work Environments
23:03 • 20min
Bureaucratization in Different Problem Domains and the Challenges Faced by Managers
42:47 • 5min