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Highlights
The GC industry is going through a radical reorganization in the workplace due to digital technology. Lewis and Konare (1993) suggested that because all facets of the GC industry have gradually shifted to digital operations, there have been increased demands on worker literacy
Lewis’ (1996) study substantiates this impact of technological transition on workers in the GC industry
I propose an ongoing forum between academia and industry to discuss collaborative efforts in research and curriculum development for a major investment in the future of the GC industry (Ynostroza, 1996)
Summary
In a paper on the condition of technology education in Russia, Bannatyne (1996) wrote: The principle goal of the Russian government seems to be to lift its economy and technical prowess to a level parallel to that which exists in the Western developed nations. Lewis and Konare (1993) suggested that because all facets of the GC industry have gradually shifted to digital operations, there have been increased demands on worker literacy This has been especially difficult and stressful for workers who began their GC careers in the 1980s or earlier. Lewis’ (1996) study substantiates this impact of technological transition on workers in the GC industry. He interviewed 48 individuals who included graphic arts instructors, printing managers, and workers in the industry. Lewis’ study reflects the common daily account of workers’ resistance to new technology In his interviews, workers expressed their feelings about an industry that once provided them a sense of pride. Much of their labor-intensive skills have been handed over to a more advanced electronic process, which can do the job quicker, easier, and more
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