Talking About Organizations Podcast

34: Sociotechnical Systems - Trist and Bamforth (Part 1)

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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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