Computers in the workplace (is 912 A4)

Impact of computers or automated technology on 

work

The 1989 GSS also examined the impact of technological change on work. Individuals employed at the 

time of the survey were asked: "In the last five years, how much has your work been affected by the 

introduction of computers or automated technology? Would you say ... Greatly? Somewhat? Hardly? Not 

at all?" It is important to note the wider focus here on computers or automated technology, compared 

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Computers in the workplace (IS 912 A4)

with the narrower definition of technology used to document computer use. 

Less than onethird (about 3.6 million individuals) reported that their work had been greatly affected. 

Another 15% (or 1.9 million) said it had been somewhat affected. About 14% experienced a few effects, 

but the largest group C roughly 42% of all employees, just under 5.3 million individuals C encountered 

no effects at all (

Table 6

). 

 

Table 6