Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Technology
Date of Award
12-2010
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
W. Andrew Clark
Committee Members
William K. Hemphill, Keith V. Johnson, J. Paul Sims
Abstract
Companies are constantly involved in automating processes to make them more efficient. Project details concentrate on corporate details. Little, if any, information is released about employees and how they are affected. This study is designed to determine if employees affected by the automation of a manufacturing or business process have a better life and consider themselves to be successful from their own perspective 5 years after the automation was completed. The study also established the things that helped and barriers that hindered their success. A survey was developed and sent to 63 individuals who have participated in a project to automate a manufacturing or business process. Their direct involvement could be through design, development, or general workforce operations. Plant operators and operations personnel were affected by automation in a much harsher manner than design and development personnel resulting in a greater need for future training.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Lawson, Daniel L., "Automation and Its Effects on the Workforce." (2010). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1768. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1768
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.