Of course, many new technologies have been introduced throughout human history and they have always caused enormous changes to the way we live and work. But this latest round of 'new' technology is different.
Workers use information technology to collect, store and use information in all sorts of situations.
It is now said that we have entered a 'post-industrial' society which is characterised by information gathering and dissemination. The extent of change. There are probably few workplaces that have not incorporated some changes resulting from the microchip. Over the next 10 years, more and more workplaces and jobs are going to be affected by these changes. Things are happening so fast that it is difficult for anyone to keep up to date with the changes.