Analysis of the Effect of Historical Cultural Changes Relative to the Development of Affordability Excursions to Existing Parametric Cost Models
Abstract
This report searches pertinent historical corridors for clues to the effects of historical cultural changes on present day knowledge worker productivity. The search is chronologic and divided into six periods: Historic Era; Pre-industrialization Era; Industrialization Era; The Age of Efficiency; The Sociologic Era; and The Age of Systems. The search finds that humankind's quest for order, knowledge, and happiness is indelibly intertwined with its pursuit of mastery over matter and environment, and greater productivity. The purpose of this research report is to document the results of an analysis of the effects of historical cultural changes on present-day knowledge worker productivity. Because knowledge work and knowledge workers are primarily a product of the latter portion of the 20th century, the historical trace must, of necessity, build on a foundation of manufacturing and manufacturing-related productivity prior to this century. The research focuses on public sector concerns, where possible. Within the public sector, the emphasis is centered on DOD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA200744
Entities
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute