The psychological impact of computerised production feedback systems: A comparative study of the U.K. subsidaries of U.S. and Japanese multinational companies
Synopsis This study examines the extent to which the use of computerised systems of feedback in manufacturing environments affects employee attitudes and behaviour. Using samples taken from four diverse organisations, data were gathered via; documentary sources, interviews, observational techniques, and group sessions. The most significant finding of the study is that the immediacy and comprehensiveness of employee feedback provided by sophisticated computer-based systems was found to have a detrimental impact upon attitudes and work performance. In contrast, feedback systems using less sophisticated technology and placing a greater emphasis on interpersonal communication had a more positive psychological impact.
Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has significant nonresponse rates. We assessed whether machine learning (ML) could predict CRT response beyond current guidelines. Methods: We an...