Talking About Organizations Podcast
34: Summary of Episode 34 on Sociotechnical Systems
Oct 3, 2017
This podcast discusses the effects of introducing new organizational technology on individual employees. It explores the social and bureaucratic problems associated with the long wall method, the failure of the open office concept, and the lack of integration mechanisms in certain industries. It also challenges the assumption that autonomy leads to a loss of sight of organizational goals, emphasizing the importance of countermeasures to avoid problems caused by isolation in bureaucratic organizations.
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Quick takeaways
- Transitioning to new organizational technology can lead to a loss of social bonds and worker resistance.
- Isolation in the workplace can cause distress, emphasizing the importance of building social relations.
Deep dives
The Impact of the Long Wall Method in Mining
The podcast discusses a paper by Trist and Bambforth that explores the consequences of transitioning from the traditional hand-got mining method to the mechanized long wall method. While the long wall method improved efficiency, it led to a loss of social bonds, increased worker resistance, and morale problems. The paper examines the effects of a tailoristic approach in the mining industry and highlights the importance of considering social relations in the workplace.
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