TY - BOOK AU - Preece,David TI - Organizations and technical change: strategy, objectives, and involvement SN - 0415125146 AV - T49.5 .P74 1995 PY - 1995/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Technology KW - Management KW - Case studies KW - Technological innovations N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [258]-273) and index; Part 1 Adopting new technology: adopting new technology - managerial strategies; new technology objectives; adopting new technology - processes of involvement. Part 2 Case studies in new technology: adoption; Bramley Building Society; Park Hill Building Society; Don Ltd; Meadows and Butler N2 - This text examines the social and managerial processes behind the adoption of new technology. It looks at the key issues of flexibility, choice, and the impact of social processes both within and without the organization. Four detailed case studies are also included ER -