Computers and productivity: analysis of current literature and some significant issues
- 1 September 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Business Information Review
- Vol. 13 (3) , 195-198
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0266382964235996
Abstract
Points to the difficulties in measuring the impact of information technology (IT) on industries in the service sector leading to the so-called ‘productivity paradox’, whereby companies are perceived as willing executioners, replacing employees in favour of technology that has not yet proven its worth as a productivity tool. Discusses the human factors involved in the spread of IT and reviews the literature covering recent studies that show a positive impact on productivity related to investment in IT.Keywords
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