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This review examines some of the psychological and organizational aspects of computer-aided manufacturing. It provides a selective review of the literature, a summary of our own research, and some suggestions on prospects for future research and development into the links between IT and behavior.
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Clegg, C., Corbett, M. Psychological and organizational aspects of computer-aided manufacturing. Current Psychology 5, 189–204 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02686613
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