Overemphasis on effective use of technical resources

Systems of production were previously designed and located with greater emphasis being placed on the effective use and longevity of the machinery involved than on the welfare of the workers. For this reason, many industries are having to totally revise their production systems in order to maintain efficiency and comply with new ecological and labour requirements.

1. Technocracy
2. Simplistic technical solutions to complex environmental problems
3. Production of non-essentials
4. Adverse consequences of scientific and technological progress

1. Untimely technical solutions

1. Uncoordinated global restructuring of production
2. Outdated production line methods
3. Limited social context in developing technology
4. Failure of remedial action plans
5. Contradictory solutions to national economic goals

1. Technical ignorance of decision makers

1. Implementing technical solutions to problems
2. Implementing technical solutions for socio-political problems
3. Emphasizing effective use of technical resources

1. Problem
2. Overemphasis