MODERN MEANS OF PRODUCTION AND THE STAFF AWARENESS OF THE TECHNICAL IN THE PLANT OF THE MINING INDUSTRY

  • Dorota Palka Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology
  • Jarosław Brodny Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology
  • Kinga Stecuła Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology
Keywords: mining, employees’ awareness, technological culture, technology assessment

Abstract

The rapid rate of introducing new technology leads to the issue of staff awareness in operating the latest equipment. Many users do not understand how new devices work and how to use the new machines and gadgets. This article presents the results of research aimed at determining the influence of new technology on the technological awareness of mining workers. Surveys and advanced expert interviews have shown that the lack of technical knowledge means the introduced changes are often perceived negatively by staff and that the main reason for this outcome is the absence of effective education. Lack of knowledge means that frequently the effectiveness of the new and technologically advanced machines is marginal. Presented problems due to the high competition in the energy market have a crucial practical significance. The results of this research may be valuable as a source of information and knowledge for companies.

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Published
2017-09-24