The papers in this volume examine the conditions and consequences of micro-electronic technology within one or more of various spheres of the labour process.

Front Matter Pages i-xi Introduction Bernard Burnes, David Knights, Hugh Willmott Pages 1-19 Computer Technology in Organisations: Some Critical Notes Wanda J. Orlikowski Pages 20-49 Work, Participation and Co-Determination in Computer-Based Manufacturing Eckart Hildebrandt Pages 50-65 Computer Numerical Control and Constraint Fiona Wilson Pages 66-90 Managerial Strategies, Information Technology and Engineers Gloria L. Lee Pages 91-117 Information Technology and the Control Function of Supervision Patrick Dawson Pages 118-142 How Much Change at the Store? The Impact of New Technologies and Labour Processes on Managers and Staffs in Retail Distribution Steve Smith Pages 143-162 Beyond Taylorism: Computerisation and QWL Programmes in the Production Process Lorraine Giordano Pages 163-196 Computer Redesign and ‘Labour Process’ Theory: Towards a Critical Appraisal Martin Beirne, Harvie Ramsay Pages 197-229 The Use of Technology and the Development of Qualifications: How the Debate about the Labour Process is Viewed in German Industrial Sociology Lothar Lappe Pages 230-264 Back Matter Pages 265-278