SOC227H5 : socio-tech
Document Summary
A socio-technical system is basically a compilation of social and technical units. It is a head under which a variety of workforce performs its functions as social units such as groups or teams. And these units use technical equipment such as machine and other capital tools in order to fulfill their task. It is an assortment of populace, processes, agendas and final products that work in an interrelated way in order to achieve an objective. It contains technical computer based programs and skilled labor that are directed towards the achievement of a goal. The most significant characteristic of a socio-technical is that it values both effectiveness and humankind. Such a system is important because it works in a way that can eliminate the unethical aspects of technology. It works to attain technological brilliance and an enhanced and quality work from labor force.
