Papers by Jonathan Winterton
Several technologies have been introduced over the years, among which most recently is the unmann... more Several technologies have been introduced over the years, among which most recently is the unmanned aerial technology (e.g. drones). A technology which is highly useful in hundreds of applications (e.g. search and rescue, fire-fighting, oil and gas exploration), however has created controversy because of several associated technical and legal issues. Drones enjoy super capabilities as they are able to fly at different angles over areas which humans cannot reach. Though drones are perceived as useful in numerous cases, they also cause public privacy concerns when associated with unethical behavior.To add, drones are also prone to different dysfunctionalities (e.g. absence of sense-and-avoid and fallback technologies) which are evident through many records of drone crashes around the world, leading to injuries or damage of property. Hence, the reliability of these devices and their implications on public safety are the main concerns. Flight regulations, in turn, are not helping to lessen these concerns. Existing regulations are mostly adapted from commercially piloted aircraft which are argued not to be suitable for regulating drone flights. At other times, attempts of regulatory bodies to formulate drone-specific regulations are resulting in laws that are immature for broad drone integration; and well-developed regulations by prominent aviation organizations (e.g. FAA) seem to be taking too long. Despite successful examples of flight regulations (e.g. Canada and Australia), societal perceptions still seem to be influenced by existing concerns which consequently affectthe adoption of unmanned aerial technology. Research in different places has shown an open-yet-conservative acceptance for unmanned aerial technology, but there isno report ofthe status in Malaysia. Thus, this research aims to investigate the adoption of unmanned aerial technology in Malaysia byexploring several factors necessary for technology acceptance and consequently, proposing a technology adoption model. The research adopts mixed-methods techniques as shown in the distribution of semi-structured questionnaires for data collection. Findings show that Malaysian citizens need to have a certain degree of acceptance towardsunmanned aircraft and to perceive them as (almost) equally risky and useful. Several psycho-demographic factors were tested and proven to influence the acceptance of unmanned aerial technology in Malaysia.
Emerging Forms of Work Organisation in International Perspective, 1995
The Future of Vocational Education and Training in a Changing World, 2012
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 1991
ABSTRACT New technologies of coal production have improved machine reliability but increased tech... more ABSTRACT New technologies of coal production have improved machine reliability but increased technical complexity. More man shifts are now devoted to maintenance than to coalface production, so maintainability is crucial. The reorganisation of craft work, to increase labour flexibility and reduce workers' autonomy, reveals a fundamental conflict between the production objectives of the new systems and human factors. The full productive potential of computerised systems is not being realised because of random breakdowns. The new technology has been designed to circumvent the skills and knowledge of the workforce, but its success depends on harnessing these skills. A system designed to enhance maintenance workers' skills would avoid these contradictions, raise productivity and improve the working environment.
The British Journal for the History of Science, 1993
ABSTRACT The proximate cause of the 1984–85 miners' strike, the longest mass strike in Br... more ABSTRACT The proximate cause of the 1984–85 miners' strike, the longest mass strike in British history, was a round of colliery closures announced by the National Coal Board (NCB, now British Coal) in March 1984 as part of the restructuring of the British coal mining industry. The impact of pit closures upon communities is so immediate and devastating that the effect obscured the fundamental causes. The restructuring process had accelerated since 1979 because of the economic and energy policies adopted by Conservative governments, but had its origins in the Labour government's response to the 1973 oil shock and the tripartite settlement of the 1974 strike by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). The 1974 Plan for Coal established an investment programme to expand coal production by three means: developing new mines; extending the life of existing collieries; and implementing new technologies. These supply-side measures were already underway when the first Thatcher government, elected in 1979, established new limits on publicsector spending and sought to liberalize markets.
Centre for Employment …, 2010
Article CITATIONS 2 READS 7 4 authors, including: Some of the authors of this publication are als... more Article CITATIONS 2 READS 7 4 authors, including: Some of the authors of this publication are also working on these related projects: Evaluation of the union learning fund 2016 View project
How Can HR Drive Growth?, 2013
This article considers the potential gains which the union-led learning agenda may provide for it... more This article considers the potential gains which the union-led learning agenda may provide for its various stakeholders in Britain. To do this, it draws on extensive surveys of individual learners, trade union workers and employers to evaluate the extent of possible gains. The article argues that the union-led learning agenda may open a new and novel channel for unions to develop voice around learning at the workplace within a liberal market environment. The findings show that purported gains have been realized by all parties, but suggest that any notion of mutuality is dependent on the workplace structures of voice and codification that unions are looking to build around learning, such as learning agreements.
Centre for Employment …, Jan 1, 2010
Contemporary Sociology, 1990
A research-based approach, 1950
Organizational Strategy and Technological Adaptation to Global Change, 1998
Management Research News, 1988
Management Research News, 1989
The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2013
References 80 Appendix 1 Case Studies 85 Life Begins at 50 85 Better Government for Older People ... more References 80 Appendix 1 Case Studies 85 Life Begins at 50 85 Better Government for Older People 89 Developing ICT Skills for Volunteer Networks 93 Family Learning 2000 97 Developing Creative Skills …Moderate Learning Difficulties 101 Appendix 2 Research instruments 105 iv
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Papers by Jonathan Winterton